"The trick is to soak them overnight in warm water. They re-absorb most of the water lost in the drying process. Then cook them or add directly to the chili pot where they will absorb more water during the cooking process."
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Marianne Pelletier commented on Marianne Pelletier's status
"That's a great idea. I'm finding out that my homemade tofu needs some work, but I have enough beans to try it out. How long do you cook beans to make them soft enough to eat? My baked beans always end up crunchy."
Marianne Pelletier posted a status
"I managed to dry some soybeans from my CSA using a window screen. They came out great and I am now making my own tofu."
Marianne Pelletier commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event Jar-a-thon 2010
"I'll call you at 5:00 when I leave the office. Good thing we figured it out. Does Crowjoy have mine? Or does Persephone? I'll stop at Persephone's first."
Marianne Pelletier commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event Jar-a-thon 2010
"Hi, I evidently ended up with 3 cases of 4 oz quilted jelly jars, when I bought 3 cases of 8 oz. quilted jelly jars. I've go them -- can I stop by tomorrow to trade? --Marianne"
Marianne Pelletier commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event Jar-a-thon 2010
"Oh, and who do I write my check to? Or do you need cash? Or can I PayPal?"
Marianne Pelletier commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event Jar-a-thon 2010
"Seph! I missed the date for pick up. May I arrange something with you? --Marianne Pelletier 592-3797"
Marianne Pelletier commented on Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event Jar-a-thon 2010
"For Marianne Pelletier: 3 cases quilted jelly jars (1/2 pint), 3 cases wide mouth pint, 1 case wide mouth quart. Thanks!"
Marianne Pelletier is attending Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event
Jar-a-thon 2010 at Kate's House
May 24, 2010 at 12am to June 11, 2010 at 5pm
The jars are ordered. They should be available for pickup this Sunday, June 20th.If you placed a jar order, please review this pdf to make sure your order is correct: Jar-a-thon 2010.pdf Thanks!We had 17 members order 64 cases of jars! Fantastic.See the address & map in the Event Description (above) for directions to Seph's house in…See More
crowjoy left a comment for Marianne Pelletier
"Hey, I'm leading the fermentation workshop at the event in Varna next week. Mander is going to attend drying and cellaring, in case y'all are interested in getting out before spring. :D"
Marianne Pelletier left a comment for Amanda Auerrell
"Thanks, Buddy! I didn't realize that my head got cut off on ths photo! OMG, your goat photos are funny."
Profile Information
- Township
- Enfield
- Telephone
- 607-277-1758
- What type of food preserving do you want to do with others?
- Cellaring, Cheesemaking, Drying, Pickling, Smoking
- What do you hope to achieve by joining IthaCan?
- I hope to share knowledge. I'm kind of new at some things and an old hat at others.
- Do you have any expertise or resources that you can offer to the IthaCan community?
- I spin wool into yarn, knit, and crochet. I'm an old hat at canning.
- What is your favorite home-preserved food?
- applesauce
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 1:39pm on February 20, 2010,
crowjoy said… - Hey, I'm leading the fermentation workshop at the event in Varna next week. Mander is going to attend drying and cellaring, in case y'all are interested in getting out before spring. :D
- At 1:58pm on May 4, 2009,
Amanda Auerrell said… - welcome my friend!
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Canning Jar and Gardener's Pot Swap
June 20, 2013 at 12pm to June 25, 2013 at 7pm – Cornell Cooperative Extension - Tompkins
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Fresh from the Garden: Homemade Jams
June 20, 2013 from 6pm to 8:30pm – Cornell Cooperative Extension - Tompkins
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Learn to Can Series
July 9, 2013 at 6pm to July 16, 2013 at 8:30pm – Cornell Cooperative Extension - Tompkins
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