A decade later.

[Nabatean]

Hi fellow alchemists

After a decade of work in the middle east, I am back in a country where one doesnt risk 500 lashes for enjoying a good glass of grapejuice at sundown.

Since its now February and very little to harvest for fermentation, I started with maceration.

Limoncello in wodka is my first trial wich I hope to taste end of February.

I plan this year to use whatever grows in my garden (and the neighbours one)
Mainly blackcurrant, redcurrant, rhubarb, quince, apples, pears, meddler, hazel and elderberry. Maybe even mistletoe.

Since pine shoots are expected first (in a few weeks), I hope to make a maceration of these shoots. I love the Hungarian Unicum and that drink has a strong pine taste.

Anyway, hope to continue learning from you guys.

Thanks for reading this ramble

[fizzix]

I can't EVEN imagine the culture shock either going to Saudi or coming back after a long stay there.
Good luck with the fruit runs, and welcome back!
BTW... careful with the mistletoe. Even small amounts can be a gastrointestinal nightmare.

[Nabatean]

Thanks Fizzix

Indeed a shock to be in snow, ice and cold.
Not to mention perpetual grey skies.
How you guys dont get depressed in winter is a mystery. Come to think of it ..... a good shot in the evening after dinner, sounds better than Prozac

Thanks for warning on mistletoe.

PS Hope yr avatar is ref to the Dark Side of The Moon

[ShineonCrazyDiamond]

Oh, no.

[fizzix]

..PS Hope yr avatar is ref to the Dark Side of The Moon

Absolutely on the Pink Floyd avatar!

[acfixer69]

Nabatean good to hear you are out of that gateway to hell. Welcome to the machine.

[LBHD]

How you guys dont get depressed in winter is a mystery. Come to think of it ..... a good shot in the evening after dinner, sounds better than Prozac

Was going to say, "The alcohol helps!"

Welcome

[ShineonCrazyDiamond]

I love a Floyd themed thread . Especially a good sign when it's a welcome thread.

Welcome!

[Nabatean]

I love a Floyd themed thread . Especially a good sign when it's a welcome thread.

Welcome!

We might not agree on the best drink in the world (which IMO obviously should be scotch or gin) but I hope we agree that wish you were here is in the top 3 of best albums EVER produced.

[ShineonCrazyDiamond]

In deed. It usually is my avatar, but apparently the Christmas spirit is strong in this one.

I mean, you did read my name, right lol?

[nuntius01]

welcome