I like to serve this on Christmas Eve, especially if it is cold or stormy, and on Twelfth Night, which I’ve long celebrated with my family. In Sonoma County, we have a lot of delicious hard ciders to choose from but, no matter where you live, there are great options. You can, if you prefer, make this kid-friendly by using a nonalcoholic cider. An added benefit, beyond taste and satisfaction, are the health attributes of apples. Read about the apple as a superfood here, at Helen Nicholos’ website, well-beingsecrets.com.