Updates

Welcome to our Updates page! Here, we share our latest adventures in the world of Highraven. From our testing and experimenting in the kitchen to visits with local gardeners and exciting tastings, this is where you’ll find all the behind-the-scenes action. Join us as we explore new flavors, refine our techniques, and celebrate the vibrant community that makes Highraven possible. Stay tuned for regular insights and stories from our journey!

 
 

Small-Batch Ciders from the Garden

One of the things we cherish most at Highraven is keeping our connection to family traditions alive, and for us, that starts in the garden. Both of our families are lucky enough to have fairly large gardens, complete with apple trees and a variety of other fruits. In fact, our cider journey began with apples […]

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Our Wine-Making Journey

It all began about six years ago when a friend gifted us a few vines, both red and white, with the grape types unknown. Eager to try our hand at something new, we started making wine. The results were drinkable but far from refined. This early experience was a stepping stone, sparking our curiosity and […]

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Visit to Porto and the Ferreira Porthouse

We recently had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful city of Porto in Portugal, a trip that left us deeply inspired and enriched. One of the highlights of our journey was our visit to one of the most famous and authentic porthouses and storages: Ferreira. Ferreira’s rich history, dating back 270 years, is steeped in […]

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Our Homemade Hot Sauces

Today, we’re excited to dive into one of our favorite culinary adventures: creating our own hot sauces. Beyond our passion for fermentation and crafting unique beverages, we love cooking and experimenting with new flavors. Over the past few years, we’ve been making a variety of hot sauces, ranging from mild to superhot, each with its […]

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Exciting News: Highraven Cider Now Available in Utrecht!

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with you all. Our very first batches of Highraven cider are now being sold in three wonderful places in Utrecht! It’s been an incredible journey for us, and we are both excited and humbled by the positive reactions we’ve received so far. First, you can find our […]

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Crafting Our Ginger Beer

We’re excited to share one of our favorite creations: our homemade ginger beer. This delightful beverage is a testament to the joy of experimentation and the beauty of fermentation. Our ginger beer journey starts with a simple but essential component: the ginger bug. We create this by combining cut-up ginger and sugar, feeding it daily […]

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Our Journey Begins

Hello everyone, and welcome to the very first post on Highraven’s Updates! We are thrilled to finally share our journey with you as we embark on this exciting new adventure. Highraven was born out of a deep love for natural, organic food and a passion for fermentation that has been growing for the past five […]

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