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Alison Fromme

Local Food Guide from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Posted by Alison Fromme on November 5, 2009 at 12:00pm

Alison Fromme

Free Canning and Freezing Instructions on the Web

Posted by Alison Fromme on September 8, 2009 at 11:36am

Alison Fromme

Local food news source open for consumption!

Posted by Alison Fromme on September 2, 2009 at 11:10am

Alison Fromme

Article Round-Up: food preservation in the news

Posted by Alison Fromme on August 30, 2009 at 1:23pm

Katie Quinn-Jacobs

Late Blight & Bonnie Plants

Posted by Katie Quinn-Jacobs on August 12, 2009 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

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Katie Quinn-Jacobs commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event 'Cider Pressing'
Fallen apples are fine for cider, so long as they aren't diseased or slug/yellow jacket/ant infested.
21 minutes ago
Nicole Benenati commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event 'Cider Pressing'
Must the apples be picked from the tree or can we use fallen apples that are in good shape too?
44 minutes ago
Nicole Benenati might attend Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event
Cider Pressing at Kate's House
November 8, 2009 from 10am to 12pm
I have 4 bushels of organic cider apples to press. If you have access to unsprayed/untreated apples bring 'em along or if you would like to purchase some of mine ($15/bu), let me know. We'll be pressing apples next Sunday at 10am. Be sure to brin...
47 minutes ago
Valerie McMartin commented on Allison Jack's event 'Applesauce - Applebutter workshop @ EcoHouse'
if my kids weren't sick, then I'd come.
20 hours ago
Allison Jack added an event
Applesauce - Applebutter workshop @ EcoHouse at Eco House - Hurlburt House
November 8, 2009 from 10am to 3pm
NWAEG at Cornell is hosting an applesauce workshop. Feel free to stop by for all or part of the event and bring a friend. We front the materials costs and anyone participating can opt to buy back finished jars at cost after they seal and cool. Las...
yesterday
Louis Johnson commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event 'Cider Pressing'
talked to my other half, we only need 1 bushel. see you sunday!
yesterday
karyn ryan marion replied to crowjoy's discussion 'What livestock have you?' in the group Livestock
We have many many chickens- too many to think only a few varieties, dutch bunnies, a wonderful coon hound named "princess lucy lou lou"-- i let the kids name her!!! and a few piglets are in the near future.........i guess the cow will come eventua...
yesterday
Katie Quinn-Jacobs commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event 'Cider Pressing'
I use half gallon mason jars, but thoroughly cleaned plastic milk jugs or old gallon size wine jugs work well too. I'm going to freeze a couple of gallons (one for T-day, one for Winter Solstice), so will use 2 plastic containers for that. The res...
on Thursday
Alison Fromme commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event 'Cider Pressing'
What kind of containers are best?
on Thursday
Katie Quinn-Jacobs commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event 'Cider Pressing'
Found a good article from Mother Earth News on making hard cider. Does anyone know where we can find dry wine yeast locally? -- Kate PS: Great, Carlyn. Thanks for the help with cider schnacks! PPS: Terrific, Shirley & Seph, bring on the apples!...
on Thursday
Alison Fromme added a blog post
Hi folks, A lot of people have asked me how to find out about farms in our area. Luckily, Cornell Cooperative Extension has done all the legwork and put that information into a handy guide. I will attach a PDF file of the guide below. You can a...
on Thursday
Alison Fromme and persephone doliner are now friends
on Thursday
Carlyn Buckler commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event 'Cider Pressing'
I would like to buy apples from you, too. As many as you can spare. I'll bring food - brunch stuff - some tea breads, and maybe some local thick bacon? Cooked, of course! Ed, Buck and I will be there!
on Thursday
Carlyn Buckler, Shirley and Bob Barton and Alison Fromme are attending Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event
Cider Pressing at Kate's House
November 8, 2009 from 10am to 12pm
I have 4 bushels of organic cider apples to press. If you have access to unsprayed/untreated apples bring 'em along or if you would like to purchase some of mine ($15/bu), let me know. We'll be pressing apples next Sunday at 10am. Be sure to brin...
on Thursday
Alison Fromme added a discussion to the group Reducing Your Foodprint
Argiburbia?!
Though you folks might be interested in this -- a new planned community in Colorado that integrates backyard farms with housing. http://www.denverpost.com/ci_13631048 An excerpt: Today, Milliken's 618-acre Platte River Village is ready for cons...
on Thursday
persephone doliner replied to Stefanie's discussion 'Mulberry and Persimmon' in the group Wild Edibles
Hi Stefanie, I'm excited to see your note about persimmon tree--I had thought they only grew further south. Hope to check it out next season. DeWitt Park may have mulberries (I'm not clear on i.d.); coming from Cayuga St., they'd be in the area to...
on Thursday

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IthaCan's Mission

IthaCan was created to help the people of Tompkins County, NY, meet up with others in our area who are interested in preserving food at home. You don't have to be an expert to get started, just have a willingness to learn and connect with like-minded people. The fun takes care of itself once you jump in.

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