Cross Creek Courier Another Seabreeze Publication
VOL. 40 NO. 9
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Ale Tales And Lager Lore
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Octoberfest Celebration At The Cross Creek Country Club On Saturday, Oct. 26. More Details To Follow! By Diane Bothfeld, Certified Cicerone® In history, women were the brewers of beer. It went along with preparing food for the household, since it was not safe to drink the water, beer was the drink of choice. People did not understand the role of bacteria in making the water unsafe to drink, but from experience, drinking beer did not result in the sickness that water seemed to cause. Women prepared the beer and the food. The making of bread and beer have yeast in common and the fermentation of grains, herbs and water produced a drink that was alcoholic, limiting bacteria that were making people sick. Of course, alcohol had its own adverse effects, but beers were brewed to different strengths. One pot of grains and herbs was used multiple times to make different strength beers. Hops were not the only herb used to brew beer – lavender, juniper, bog myrtle and other herbs were used. The grains and herbs were heated with liquid, the liquid was then drained off. The first liquid drained off would make the strongest beer having the most sugars to ferment. The grains were then steeped again in water, and the second liquid was drained off. This would produce a weaker beer. The weakest beer would be produced from the third collection of liquid from the grains. These different strength beers were used for different purposes – strong beer for guests or special occasions, middle beer for working adults for
daily consumption and the weakest beer for children and adults not active in manual labor. Women were pushed out of brewing beer around 1000 A.D. with evidence from the U.K. showing women losing out to men in brewing around 1300. Women could not own property or businesses, so as brewing became a trade with the sale of beer beyond the household, women were pushed out. There was one woman who had an enormous impact on brewing and health, Hildegard von Bingen. Hildegard von Bingen was abbess of the Benedictine Convent of Rupertsberg in Germany (near present day Frankfurt). In the early 1100s, Hildegard published several books on health including the properties of hops. She determined that hops had preservative qualities for beverages, calming, sedative effects and she wrote that barley had positive impacts on digestion. Hops were just beginning to be used in the production of beer at this time, Hildegard’s work and the power of the church pushed more brewers toward hops. The effects of hops have been verified and it is amazing that Hildegard completed the work that she did in the 1100s. Many women could not read let alone write, were not encouraged to do “scientific investigation” or to provide information on health to men. Hooray for Hildegard von Bingen for her pioneering work in 1100! She had a hand in making beer what it is today. Of course, now it is usually safe to drink water from the tap and beer is now for social consumption. The craft beer revolution took off in the 1980s and women took part. Women are again involved in brewing beer, but there are few women-only owned and operated businesses.
Cross Creek Travelers By Kathy Bonick Biltmore Estate And The Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, N.C., Oct. 20 To 25, $915 Per Person Double Occupancy (Add $209 For Singles) Fall dazzling splendor at the Biltmore Estate should not be missed, harvest season in the vineyards and gardens brimming with colorful mums are one of the many reasons to visit at this time of the year. Five nights lodging including three consecutive nights in the Asheville area Eight meals including five breakfasts and three dinners A guided tour of Asheville, N.C. A full day visit to the Biltmore Estate A guided drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway A visit to the famous Folk Art Center A visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Join us for this fall trip not to be missed. Amelia Island, St. Augustine And Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 9 To 12, Four Days/Three Nights, $529 Double Occupancy Motorcoach transportation Three nights lodging in the Jacksonville area with six meals: three breakfasts and two dinners
A visit to the Fountain of Youth Guided tours of Amelia Island and St. Augustine Fantastic shopping on historic St. George Street Narrated cruise on the St. John’s River Dinner party and entertainment See the historic city of St. Augustine in white lights at evening for the Christmas season. Call Kathy Bonick to sign up. There is a $75 per person deposit, (309) 265-7241. Charleston, S.C., Feb. 24 To March 1, 2025, Six Days/ Five Nights, $799/Double Occupancy Transportation on top quality motorcoach, restroom and video equipped Five nights lodging including three consecutive nights in the Charleston area Eight meals including five breakfasts and three dinners A visit to famous and historic Middleton Place A visit to the historic Charleston City Market A relaxing harbor cruise in Charleston A guided tour of Charleston A tour of historic Charleston home and historic Charleston plantation There is a $75 per person deposit required. Call Kathy Bonick at (309) 265-7241 or email at kathyhike17@ yahoo.com.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Calling All Cross Creek Crafters! Are you a seamstress, a woodworker, a quilter, a metalsmith, a potter, a maker of salves, soaps or lotions, a photographer, artist or any other type of creative person? We invite you to consider selling your creations at the first ever Cross Creek Craft Fair & Market! • When: Sunday, Nov. 17. The market will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Where: Cross Creek Clubhouse • Details: Payment of $25 and a completed application will secure you a table space, coffee and continental breakfast during setup, and snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day. We’ll do the marketing and be on hand to help with setup and vendor support. The Fine Print Space is limited – applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-considered basis. We are hoping this will become an annual event but right now we are testing the waters to gauge your interest. If we do not receive enough applications, we reserve the right to cancel the event. We are planning for 20 vendors this first year. We’ll handle the marketing and the logistics of the day. How Do I Get Started? 1. Complete the application form. You can download it at https://crosscreekfl.com/special-events/ or email Karen Cooper at miatarun@yahoo.com or Mary Peabody at mlp4878@gmail.com to have a copy emailed to you. 2. Submit the application. 3.When you receive notification that your application has been approved you will receive instructions on when/ where to submit payment. 4. Get creating!
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