The Spirit of DIY

It's a little too complicated for me, but it's a great tradition reborn: eau de vie, aka brandy, made at home using fresh fruit and served to guests or gifted to friends. What could be more personal and welcoming than that?: http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/home-distilling-zm0z13fmzmat.aspx?PageId=1#axzz2WazH2NX8