Anybody know who sells rabbit meat other than Four Winds Farm?
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Julia Sforza commented on Meghan E. Murphy's blog post 'HVFN member wins Good Food Award'
Thank you! And congrats to all the other NY winners!! Let's get more on the list next year!
I am looking to buy some duck eggs. Anybody know who sells them mid-week? (I can't wait until the markets on the weekend...)
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Neat website on sharing excess garden produce: http://www.thefarmersgarden.com/default.php
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Julia Sforza commented on Jim Marks's blog post 'Gnarly Apple Jelly'
Great post, Jim! Glad you used your gnarly apples. Let me know if you need to unload any of them. : )
Julia Sforza commented on Samantha Gorelick's blog post 'Preserves Roundup'
What a busy bee! And what a pretty post. I love it all. And thanks for the mention! I am so glad that it worked out for you. I've been admiring mine in the cupboard. : )
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Howdy! I am writing you because we are in the same area and I am looking for people to ride share to HVFN events. I have fibromyalgia and mild cerebral palsy, so I cannot drive, and this area doesn’t have real para-transit, so I…
Julia Sforza commented on Julia Sforza's blog post 'Elderberry Flowers'
Hi R, I've never made pancakes or fritters. I'll have to try it. I make a syrup out of it as well, with honey, and I swear by it! Your technique is a little different. I like the addition of brandy!
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R Flaum commented on Julia Sforza's blog post 'Elderberry Flowers'
Hi Julia,
Have you made elderflower pancakes or fritters? It's a popular way to eat the flowers.
I make elderberry elixir with the berries. It has remarkable antiviral properies, and tastes great. I gently warm…
Julia Sforza commented on Julia Sforza's blog post 'Elderberry Flowers'
Thanks, Jessica!
Jessica M Berardi commented on Julia Sforza's blog post 'Elderberry Flowers'
great post! Thanks Julia!
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Elderberry Flowers
Right now the elderberry bushes are flowering. Look for them in marshy, sunny places. There are a lot of plants out there that have white flowers, so make sure you identify the leaves and flowers correctly. Wildman Steve Brill is always a…See More
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Julia Sforza commented on Meghan E. Murphy's group 'Can it, jam it'
Hey Canners and Jammers-
Get in touch with HVFN member Jen Clapp about a strawberry jam class coming up this Sunday in Beacon!
The following weekend of June 10-11-12 there is a great food preservation class at Omega taught by…
Julia Sforza commented on Samantha Gorelick's blog post 'What the Peak of Spring is All About'
Great post, Samantha! Making butter is always special, and I love that forsythia syrup recipe.
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I'm in the midst of starting a preserving company but it's a slow process. While I'm working out the kinks, I am all about the barter! I make jams and jellies in small batches, using only local- and when possible organic or better, foraged- fruit, organic sugar, and organic lemon juice. What do you have?
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Elderberry Flowers
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 11:27am 4 Comments 2 Likes
Right now the elderberry bushes are flowering. Look for them in marshy, sunny places. There are a lot of plants out there that have white flowers, so make sure you identify the leaves and flowers correctly. Wildman Steve…
Continue Garlic Mustard Greens Soup
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:32pm 0 Comments 1 Like
It feels so nice to have something so bright green to eat! Especially when it's from my yard. Nothing in my garden is ready yet, but that doesn't mean that green isn't filling up everywhere. I love it when the skeletal trees begin to fill up with a haze of green (in this instance, …
Strawberry Jam
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 8:46pm 0 Comments 3 Likes
Here it is, cold and rainy out, rhubarb is just leafing out, and I'm talking about strawberries? Right about now is the toughest time for canning, in my opinion. What I’m usually doing now, canning-wise, is tidying up my cupboards for next year’s onslaught and figuring out what was a success and what wasn’t. Another…
Fruit Liqueurs
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 8:52pm 4 Comments 1 Like
One of the easiest preserving techniques is to put something into alcohol. Easy, right? Any kind of fruit plus most kinds of harder alcohols will result in an achievement that you can gloat about when friends come over. Open up a jar of apricot brandy and life instantly gets richer. When really all you did was put…
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- At 10:17am on July 6, 2011,
Heather Awen said… Howdy! I am writing you because we are in the same area and I am looking for people to ride share to HVFN events. I have fibromyalgia and mild cerebral palsy, so I cannot drive, and this area doesn’t have real para-transit, so I cannot get to most things. I’d be happy to share in the cost of gas. If you are going to an event and you are OK with ridesharing, please send me a message about events you are attending and when you’d be leaving and returning and what you’d want in gas money. It feels weird to contact strangers this way, but I figured if you’re in HVFN you must be “good people” and into community building and green living stuff. Thanks a lot. If this makes you uncomfortable or anything, don’t worry. But if you are into it, just drop me a line. Blessed being! Heather PS I live on Rt 9W in the Village of Saugerties/Barclay Heights next to the Esopus Creek.
- At 6:44pm on June 27, 2011,
Dana Devine O'Malley said… - nice meeting you too. let me know when you are ready to sell your wares. i was in the same boat as far as pitting(5 pounds) but with a preschooler that does not nap but will watch a 25 min show. good times.
- At 4:46pm on June 6, 2011,
Gabi Scorcher said… - thanks Julia! Yes, I am a fledgling canner-- more into fermentation right now and looking to move on from canned tomatoes !
- At 10:07pm on May 31, 2011,
Jen Clapp said… - thanks, Julia!
- At 2:50pm on May 31, 2011,
Eve Fox said… - Hi Julia! thanks so much for the strawberry rec - I didn't know there were any organic ones - that's great! Would love to meet up. Hope you're well.
- At 9:48am on May 16, 2011,
Christine said… - Hi Julia! I'm glad to have joined the canning forum too! I'm eager to take advantage of all the Hudson Valley has to offer and hope to be canning soon...
- At 8:24pm on March 16, 2011,
Jessica M Berardi said… - Hi Julia! Just wanted to let you know that this Saturday is a homebased business meeting for the Hudson Valley Baking Society. It will be lead by Mimi Fix who is the local Home Based Business expert. I don't know how much baking you do in general, but the HVBS is a great new club, I joined it and I'm loving it! There are several "special interest" groups, meetings, events, baking challenges, all kinds of stuff. Anyhow, this Saturday is the home based business meeting. I don't know if you've ever thought about selling your jams, preserves, etc. But if you have ever thought of it Mimi is the person to learn from!
- At 11:29am on March 6, 2011,
Arielle Bareket said… - Thanks Julia! I am super new to canning, in that I've never done it before, but am very interested in and excited about learning all the tricks and wonders of food preservation!
- At 10:11pm on March 5, 2011,
Benoit Turpin said… Hi there,
I'm from France and was canning and doing preserves as a kid. We recently started a health food store in Ellenville and have food preparation classes on a regular basis. I have had requests for canning amongst others and would like to find ways to bring your (and others) knowledge to our customer base. The store has been growing by leaps and bounds. We're currently planning a giant permaculture garden and fenced in patio for our organic cafe. let me know if you (or someone else) would be interested in giving classes/teaching.
Yours in health, Benoit.
- At 9:00pm on March 5, 2011,
Edi McLean said… Hi Julia, I garden in the Town of Montgomery Garden (very social) and my husband has his garden at our daughters (solitary). I have only gardened for a few years, but he has been at it forever, so I can & jam. I can tomatoes until I run out of jars and I have hundreds. Way more than we can ever eat, but canning is fun and I hate to waste anything. Lately I have been draining a jar over a strainer and my husband loves this tomato soup. The solids I freeze or use elsewhere.
Yesterday I decanted some lemoncello (vodka infused with lemon peels). I ground the drained peels in the food processor, added approximately an equal amount of sugar, a little orange juice and lemon juice. After cooking it to 220 degrees, there was one small jar of lemon marmalade. It is delicious and was very satisfying.
I am so happy to find this group. Edi McLean
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