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Rachel Firak
  • Female
  • Ithaca, NY
  • United States

Rachel Firak's Friends

  • Courtney Wallace
  • Emma Frisch
  • Taryn Hubbard
  • Emma Hileman
  • Marty Hiller
  • Shoshi
  • Chad DeVoe
  • Genevieve DeClerck
  • Barb Neal/Sarah Davis
  • Kelly Dietz
  • Liz Falk
  • Stephanie Haskins
  • Annemarie Zwack
  • Stick and Stone
  • Ben Boynton

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Rachel Firak might attend Alison F's event
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Myer Farm Distillers Trip at Myer Farm Distillers

February 16, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Join IthaCanners as we visit Myer Farm Distillers, a new farm distillery on Route 89 in Ovid.Myer Farm 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. They currently offer tastings of their vodka made from soft white winter wheat, blueberry orange vodka (blueberries from Luce Farm), ginger vodka (ginger from the Good Life Farm), and more.See More
Jan 16
Kelly Dietz and Rachel Firak are now friends
Dec 13, 2012
Rachel Firak and Mark Norton are now friends
Sep 25, 2012
Rachel Firak commented on Rachel Firak's event Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop
"Hi Bootsy,Glad you enjoyed the class! I bought the asparagus at BB farms on Route 13, past NYSEG."
May 15, 2012
Katie Quinn-Jacobs commented on Rachel Firak's event Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop
May 15, 2012
Jill Kellner commented on Rachel Firak's event Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop
"Rachel,   I totally loved the workshop.  You did an amazing job preparing and presenting and the information was just what I needed....as well as the hands on! Thank you!  Would you mind telling me where in Dryden you bought the…"
May 14, 2012
Katie Quinn-Jacobs is attending Rachel Firak's event
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Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop at Kate's House

May 12, 2012 from 9am to 11:30am
Join Ithacan for a hands-on fermentation event! We'll gather to learn the basics of pickling vegetables through the process of lacto-fermentation AND make some of our own to take home.We'll make two ferments: a traditional pickle and a spring chutney or salsa with seasonal, ecologically produced, and locally-available ingredients.Max # of participants: 6 Cost: ~$5-7 for veggies and supplies Bring your own: 1 glass pint jar and 1 glass quart jar (if you have them) A light mid-morning snack will…See More
May 11, 2012
Rachel Firak commented on Rachel Firak's event Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop
"Hi all, Just a friendly reminder than the Spring Pickling workshop is this Saturday from 9 am - 11:30 am at 52 Sodom Rd, Ithaca, NY. Please bring a small glass pint jar and lid, and a large quart jar and lid, clean and ready for use, if you have…"
May 10, 2012
Rachel Firak commented on Rachel Firak's event Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop
"Hi all, the workshop is now full. Thanks for your interest!"
May 8, 2012
Rachel Firak and Courtney Wallace are now friends
May 8, 2012
Sasha K-R, Jill Kellner and Rima Shamieh are attending Rachel Firak's event
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Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop at Kate's House

May 12, 2012 from 9am to 11:30am
Join Ithacan for a hands-on fermentation event! We'll gather to learn the basics of pickling vegetables through the process of lacto-fermentation AND make some of our own to take home.We'll make two ferments: a traditional pickle and a spring chutney or salsa with seasonal, ecologically produced, and locally-available ingredients.Max # of participants: 6 Cost: ~$5-7 for veggies and supplies Bring your own: 1 glass pint jar and 1 glass quart jar (if you have them) A light mid-morning snack will…See More
May 5, 2012
Gary Bercow and Molly Riordan are attending Rachel Firak's event
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Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop at Kate's House

May 12, 2012 from 9am to 11:30am
Join Ithacan for a hands-on fermentation event! We'll gather to learn the basics of pickling vegetables through the process of lacto-fermentation AND make some of our own to take home.We'll make two ferments: a traditional pickle and a spring chutney or salsa with seasonal, ecologically produced, and locally-available ingredients.Max # of participants: 6 Cost: ~$5-7 for veggies and supplies Bring your own: 1 glass pint jar and 1 glass quart jar (if you have them) A light mid-morning snack will…See More
May 2, 2012
Rachel Firak's event was featured
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Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop at Kate's House

May 12, 2012 from 9am to 11:30am
Join Ithacan for a hands-on fermentation event! We'll gather to learn the basics of pickling vegetables through the process of lacto-fermentation AND make some of our own to take home.We'll make two ferments: a traditional pickle and a spring chutney or salsa with seasonal, ecologically produced, and locally-available ingredients.Max # of participants: 6 Cost: ~$5-7 for veggies and supplies Bring your own: 1 glass pint jar and 1 glass quart jar (if you have them) A light mid-morning snack will…See More
Apr 30, 2012
Emma Frisch commented on Rachel Firak's event Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop
"I wish I could come but I won't be in town! I hope there is another one. I'm eager to learn how to lacto-ferment my veg!"
Apr 21, 2012
Rachel Firak posted an event
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Spring Pickling - DIY Fermentation Workshop at Kate's House

May 12, 2012 from 9am to 11:30am
Join Ithacan for a hands-on fermentation event! We'll gather to learn the basics of pickling vegetables through the process of lacto-fermentation AND make some of our own to take home.We'll make two ferments: a traditional pickle and a spring chutney or salsa with seasonal, ecologically produced, and locally-available ingredients.Max # of participants: 6 Cost: ~$5-7 for veggies and supplies Bring your own: 1 glass pint jar and 1 glass quart jar (if you have them) A light mid-morning snack will…See More
Apr 21, 2012
Rachel Firak and Shoshi are now friends
Mar 21, 2012

Profile Information

Township
Ithaca
Telephone
440 242 9646
What type of food preserving do you want to do with others?
Brewing, Canning, Cellaring, Cheesemaking, Drying, Lacto-Fermentation, Pickling, Smoking, Stocking a Year's Supply
What do you hope to achieve by joining IthaCan?
gain knowledge and new ideas!
Do you have any expertise or resources that you can offer to the IthaCan community?
i know a bit about fermentation and wild edibles.
What is your favorite home-preserved food?
pickled banana peppers!

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At 11:24am on September 28, 2010, Stephanie Haskins said…
Hi Rachel,
Funny that I got this yesterday. I've been thinking about Byzantine eggs!! Hope you had a good visit with your sister.
Cheers,
Stephanie
 
 
 

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