Twagg, 3/4 jar of rosemary (just strip it off the stems going backwards) in a quart jar, filled 3./4 full and covered with 80-100 proof cheap vodka, or any vodka. I just saw this old post and realized I did not tell you how much you would need. You could do as little as a half quart. I know a couple people who have told me it helped their memory (I wondered if that was a hint). It is also good for hair growth.
Surveyor1, I could not find your yeast starting post just now. Did it mention not using any stainless steel (bowl, spoon?). Also, unsweetened pineapple juice works well for your first application. If people are trying this for the first time, summer is ideal, as you can keep it warm easier. If you are gathering wild yeast, summer is not good, it turns out bitter instead of sour.
Both yeast and pectin builders (use apple peels) are good skills to work on right now. Excuse me, I have to have a serious conversation with some crows that are about to become very ill....lead poisoning....
