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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

Thanks Katie!

Posted by Janice on January 15, 2011 at 9:21pm — 1 Comment

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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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

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Mary Kate Wheeler is now a member of IthaCan

Jun 13

Welcome Them!

Amanda Auerrell left a comment for Will Ober

"never mind I see it on your profile."

Jun 13

Amanda Auerrell commented on Will Ober's photo

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"I LOVE GOATS!!!!! So smart, so loving and trusting : )"

Jun 13

Amanda Auerrell left a comment for Will Ober

"Hi Will, Could you give me your ph# so we can iron out what our needs are. Thanks so much Amanda"

Jun 13

Amanda Auerrell and Will Ober are now friends

Jun 13

Alison F commented on Alison F's event Strawberry Ice Cream Social

"You're welcome! It was great to see everyone, and I'm so happy we made such a variety of ice cream. I'll write up a recap soon, for those who couldn't make it to the event. "

Jun 12

Jan Katz posted a status

"Is anyone interested in a food swap? If you're not familiar with these, you can check "Food Swap Network" on Facebook. I'd be glad to host."

Jun 12

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Mark Norton commented on Alison F's event Strawberry Ice Cream Social

"Brigid and I greatly enjoyed the Ice Cream Social. I was impressed that the "can in a can" technique actually worked and as Nancy said, the cinnamon flavor was quite good. I had a great time playing with Nathan, too. :)"

Jun 11

Nicole Tedeyan replied to Nicole Tedeyan's discussion Water level in a pressure canner in the group Canning

"Ok! So that does make sense then. Thank you for your reply. I was pretty generous with the amount of water I started with (it was a full three inches). Maybe next time I'll do slightly less, so it will take less time/ energy…"

Jun 9

Will Ober 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

Jun 8

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Katie Quinn-Jacobs replied to Nicole Tedeyan's discussion Water level in a pressure canner in the group Canning

"I usually start with 2" of water and the water level comes up over half way. Have never had a problem with my All-American canner going dry. But your instincts were good, it's better to have a tad too much water than too little."

Jun 8

IthacaNancy commented on Alison F's event Strawberry Ice Cream Social

"Alison, thanks for hosting the ice cream social. I would not have tried the cinnamon ice cream, and I wouldn't have tried the rustic technique of shaking one very well sealed container inside another larger container packed with ice and…"

Jun 8

IthacaNancy 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

Jun 8

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IthacaNancy replied to Laura Woinoski's discussion Anyone have a grain (flour) mill? in the group Storing A Year's Supply

"Hi Laura, I have a grain mill, three in fact - a Kitchen-Aid, a manual "Back to Basics" grain mill, and a Fidibus mill by Komo. I would prefer not loaning them out, since the Pleasant Valley Grain Mill site specifically warns that…"

Jun 8

Nicole Tedeyan added 2 discussions to the group Canning

Jun 8

Laura Woinoski added a discussion to the group Storing A Year's Supply

Anyone have a grain (flour) mill?

We are wondering if anyone has a grain mill we could borrow? We have some bulk wheat berries and would like to give a couple of mills a test drive - maybe a cheaper model versus a more expensive model? If you happen to have one and don't mind us borrowing it for a few days, please do let us know!!! Thanks a ton!See More

Jun 8

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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.

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