Spray Plantation, Near the St. Mary's River, Maryland, l661
The OrchardThe orchard is between the house and the creek. The fruits of pear, peach, quince, cherry and apple trees are eaten fresh, pickled or dried. They are also pressed into drinks. Apple cider is a favorite. Perry is a drink made from pears. Peaches are squeezed into a drink called mobby.
Apples are pressed or squeezed
to make apple cider.
The orchard near the creek.
Press used to make cider, mobby, and perry.
The barrel of the press (at left) is filled with fruit. When the lever is pressed down, this foot inside the barrel mashes the fruit and presses out the juice.
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