The spice of summer: An oddly refreshing carbonated concoction

Every October I make Concord grape juice, then seal it away in jars. I hoard these sweet vessels until the following summer, when I mix a chilled beverage called “spicy grape juice.”I don’t remember my first taste of chocolate, or of bacon, or even mayonnaise, but I’ll never forget my first sip of spicy grape juice. I was an 8-year-old city boy visiting friends deep in the Massachusetts countryside. One hot day our pack of kids came into the house thirsty. Joan, […]  » Read More