On this sun-filled afternoon, JR Domer and daughter Molly turned old-time equipment and skills to good use.  Using a cider press borrowed from Pinky Batt, the family team pressed home-grown apples to create one of nature’s finest nectars.

Cleaning apples

Apple press loaded!

Grinding the apples

First mash appears

Ready to press!

Pressed mash creates cider

Ahh! Effort rewarded!