"Thanks, Nancy! I could come out to where you are next week. Would you like to email me at shenkti@gmail.com to coordinate day and time?
Thanks!Tim"
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Blog Posts
Meet the Members: IthacaNancy
Posted by Alison F on February 9, 2013 at 12:00pm
Meet the Members: Rachel Firak
Posted by Katie Quinn-Jacobs on January 15, 2013 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments
2013 IthaCan Slate of Events
Posted by Katie Quinn-Jacobs on November 20, 2012 at 8:00am
Letter to Nat'l Center of Home Food Presevers re: BPA in Jarden Brand Canning Lids
Posted by Katie Quinn-Jacobs on October 1, 2010 at 7:03am — 5 Comments
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Harvestation_Forum
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Livestock
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Disclaimer
IthaCan is a volunteer citizens' advocacy effort and recognizes front and center that it is neither infallible or all-knowing. So, use your common sense before following any advice found on this site.
IthaCan and its administrative members assume no responsibility for information disseminated from IthaCan or for what may occur at food preservation gatherings at other people's houses.
General disclaimer: Use IthaCan at your own risk.
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If you find an error or have a refinement or enhancement to suggest, please send your comments to: Katie Quinn-Jacobs.
IthaCan and its administrative members assume no responsibility for information disseminated from IthaCan or for what may occur at food preservation gatherings at other people's houses.
General disclaimer: Use IthaCan at your own risk.
Suggestions:
If you find an error or have a refinement or enhancement to suggest, please send your comments to: Katie Quinn-Jacobs.
Local distillery tour
IthaCanners toured the Myer Farm's distillery in February and sampled some of their vodkas. Myer Farm, located in Ovid, uses organic grain from their own farm—one of the largest and oldest currently operating organic farms in the Northeast United States—to craft distill a range of spirits.
Photo by: Alison Fromme
Latest Activity
IthacaNancy replied to Liz Kitney's discussion Offer: Kombucha Mother in the group Fermentation"Hi Tim, I have extra SCOBYs I'd be happy to share. I come into Ithaca on Wednesdays, and I live only four miles from the Commons if you want to come by to pick one up.
Nancy"
Tim Shenk replied to Liz Kitney's discussion Offer: Kombucha Mother in the group Fermentation"Hi, Liz and others! I saw you were offering kombucha mothers a couple of years ago and wondering if you're still doing it. My wife and I would like to start making kombucha again and could make a trade! We have daisies and lemon balm to…"
Chris Hully commented on Laura Woinoski's event Homebrewing Workshop"Hi everyone! I just wanted to report in that our workshop beer has finished primary fermentation and went into secondary today. The original gravity was a hefty 1.068 and the final is somewhere around 1.020; a quick calculation says that the kolsch…"
gioivanni c freesia left a comment for IthacaNancy"ciao Nancy ,thank you sooo much for your hospitality and gifts hope to do more in the future all together again !!!! best GIO"
gioivanni c freesia is attending IthacaNancy's event
Making Pasta From Local Grains at Ellis Hollow
May 5, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Looking to eat more locally? Making pasta at home is child's play! Join Kalle Brinnell, age 6, and her grandmother, Nancy Norton to transform local grain from 'berries' to flour and then on to pasta. The techniques can be used to produce a wide variety of pasta, with eggs or without, and just about any combination of grains. We will have manual and electric grain mills and pasta rollers and cutters. See More
gioivanni c freesia left a comment for Holly King"welcome Holly
I am also a new member and I will probably attend my first gathering on may 7 ( I think ) for the pasta making and grains milling ! hope to see you there !!! GIO "
Mary Jo Thurber is attending Alison F's event
Strawberry Ice Cream Social at Alison's house on East Hill (address will be sent to those who RSVP. Accessible by TCAT)
June 8, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm
Join us for fun and yummy treats at a backyard ice cream social! Whether you're new to IthaCan, never attended an event, or want to reconnect with old friends, we hope you'll join us. Families welcome.At the event, check out different methods of home ice cream making, taste the difference between quick ice creams and custards, and try different strawberry and rhubarb toppings. Please bring something to share: ice cream, seasonal fruit, an ice cream maker, music, lawn games... be creative!See More
Mary Jo Thurber is attending Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event
IthaCan Organic Cider Pressing 2013 at Kate's house
September 28, 2013 from 1pm to 4pm
We'll be pressing apples again this fall. BYOA (Bring Your Own Apples). If you have access to unsprayed/untreated apples bring 'em along. Last year, we weren't able to have this event due to the late frost that ruined most apple crops in our area, so let's hope for more apple-friendly weather this year.Spouse and kids welcome! In 2009, we averaged 2.5gal/bushel of apples; in 2010, we 2.25gal/bushel. Be sure to bring cleaned containers with lids. We can have 10 member families at this event.…See More
Laura Woinoski commented on Laura Woinoski's event Homebrewing Workshop"Hi all! Thanks for coming, it was a great time! We really enjoyed having everyone over and teaching homebrewing!
Here is the link to the 7-page brewing 101 sheets: http://www.wyomingvalleyhomebrewers.org/images/LearnToBrew2011.pdf
Please send your…"
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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.
Preserving food at home is important, because it...
• Is critical to the development of the local foodshed
• Builds community resiliency
• Encourages household self-reliance
• Can contribute significantly to individual efforts to lower carbon footprints
• Is a wonderful way to network with others, to learn and share.
Preserving food at home is important, because it...
• Is critical to the development of the local foodshed
• Builds community resiliency
• Encourages household self-reliance
• Can contribute significantly to individual efforts to lower carbon footprints
• Is a wonderful way to network with others, to learn and share.
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IthaCan is a web-based social network where home food preservers in Tompkins County organize food preserving events and share information.
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Farmers
Created by Katie Quinn-Jacobs May 17, 2009 at 7:39am. Last updated by Katie Quinn-Jacobs Nov 18, 2012.
Bulk Foods
Created by Katie Quinn-Jacobs May 17, 2009 at 8:45am. Last updated by Katie Quinn-Jacobs Jan 16, 2011.
Recommended Websites
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Resources
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Retailers
Created by Katie Quinn-Jacobs May 17, 2009 at 8:27am. Last updated by Katie Quinn-Jacobs Feb 28, 2010.
Books
Created by Katie Quinn-Jacobs Mar 24, 2009 at 5:38pm. Last updated by Katie Quinn-Jacobs Nov 29, 2009.
Articles
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