tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.comments2023-08-03T03:17:12.072-07:00Terra FirmaMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01898570099482252233noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-49732214954839103322012-08-02T21:02:03.896-07:002012-08-02T21:02:03.896-07:00"The process used to make our kraut is called..."The process used to make our kraut is called lacto-fermentation. The cabbage is submerged in the anaerobic (without oxygen) environment of a salty brine."<br /><br />Hi, I'm just wondering about fermentation, is it really healthy <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/18/mcbride-and-barringer-interview.aspx" rel="nofollow">fermenting vegetables</a>? Is it works like probiotics?Christine Eubankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488700188981303629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-13899996453539377562012-06-26T23:42:02.569-07:002012-06-26T23:42:02.569-07:00"With Doug’s gifted apple juice, I thought I ..."With Doug’s gifted apple juice, I thought I could try making a little bit of fermented cider."<br /><br />I'm just wondering, why are you trying do fermented foods? I read in this article (<a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/18/mcbride-and-barringer-interview.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/18/mcbride-and-barringer-interview.aspx</a>) that fermented foods are really healthy, is this true?Christine Eubankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488700188981303629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-65556795823025904212011-07-07T11:46:42.830-07:002011-07-07T11:46:42.830-07:00Sweet picture!!! I lived in the Hodge Podge Lodge ...Sweet picture!!! I lived in the Hodge Podge Lodge before it looked so good! My dad build the floor beneath that beautiful floor. So good to see what has come about! Lots o love**Jessi love.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05528759385993854375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-48344610246506878512010-10-26T09:18:41.237-07:002010-10-26T09:18:41.237-07:00Thank you two for your comments. I'm glad we&#...Thank you two for your comments. I'm glad we're producing things that speak to you!Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898570099482252233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-69112829448257661502010-10-26T00:20:17.914-07:002010-10-26T00:20:17.914-07:00Hello Merry~
Thank you for sharing~
I wanted to al...Hello Merry~<br />Thank you for sharing~<br />I wanted to also thank you for the Willa Cather quote. I am inspired from you and your friends~<br />Cheers,<br />Alli D from <br />allisonians@blogspot.comAllisonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15142083282210958697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-70628616763112132952010-10-08T19:53:44.344-07:002010-10-08T19:53:44.344-07:00That was good, Merry! Thanks! I just love the st...That was good, Merry! Thanks! I just love the stuff you put up! My spirit connects!bh63bhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241976368321056983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-56442816831265019752010-09-24T15:42:43.300-07:002010-09-24T15:42:43.300-07:00Thanks! Glad you liked it. Let me know how it turn...Thanks! Glad you liked it. Let me know how it turns out. :)Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898570099482252233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-78773249326083511312010-09-24T15:40:08.183-07:002010-09-24T15:40:08.183-07:00Hey, Christina! Glad you like the blog. :) Would l...Hey, Christina! Glad you like the blog. :) Would love to see you, girl! Alayne's the one in charge of reservations, so when you're ready to show your face around here, send her an e-mail at inn(at)thefarm(dot)com.Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898570099482252233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-4016393697750441172010-09-22T10:52:38.069-07:002010-09-22T10:52:38.069-07:00Hey, it's christina from last summer! I was an...Hey, it's christina from last summer! I was an apprenticeship for a month at the etc with you! I love love love your blog. You are an impressive writer, and this post especially is inspirational. Keep it up! I will aim to drop by etc at some point soon!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378527329815231809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-11808184145446864462010-09-21T20:48:22.526-07:002010-09-21T20:48:22.526-07:00Thanks, Merry! Yes...another VERY, VERY inspiring...Thanks, Merry! Yes...another VERY, VERY inspiring, well presented topic. I must try this!bh63bhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241976368321056983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-61071546491116391722010-09-13T21:51:31.372-07:002010-09-13T21:51:31.372-07:00Another skill I plan to one day learn! Thanks for...Another skill I plan to one day learn! Thanks for posting this, Merry! My heart is there with you!bh63bhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241976368321056983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-70543763544582550822010-09-13T17:30:38.312-07:002010-09-13T17:30:38.312-07:00I really enjoyed this video. I have read about ha...I really enjoyed this video. I have read about hard cider in stories, but have not seen how it is made, until now. Thank you. One day I would love to do this in real life.Mariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325866144125504167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-15702044452911444902010-09-13T17:29:15.595-07:002010-09-13T17:29:15.595-07:00Something that I have read about, and really want ...Something that I have read about, and really want to make and taste, is hard cider. I want to learn more about it.Mariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325866144125504167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-63280215931396300392010-08-09T01:03:41.848-07:002010-08-09T01:03:41.848-07:00That's a great tip! I'll try it out. Thank...That's a great tip! I'll try it out. Thanks.Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898570099482252233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-11348749238745724922010-08-08T21:31:08.909-07:002010-08-08T21:31:08.909-07:00Any recipe calling for crabmeat works with grated,...Any recipe calling for crabmeat works with grated, lightly salted, drained (in a colander with a weight on top), peeled zucchini. Try making crabcakes... the secret is to use plenty of Old Bay seasoning (no substitutes). Try to squeeze out as much liquid as possible (that's what the draining is about) - or maybe put in a dehydrator briefly.Kathy Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953579443692459080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-622472739130871252010-07-25T10:44:23.657-07:002010-07-25T10:44:23.657-07:00You're welcome! What a wonderful opportunity t...You're welcome! What a wonderful opportunity to have that milk. Good luck with the lebneh. I've tried mozarella a couple of times, but can't seem to get it stretchey. It's still good, though. Butter is next on my list for sure!Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898570099482252233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-20682309445969835812010-07-25T10:27:00.525-07:002010-07-25T10:27:00.525-07:00For a more detailed answer on what happens to our ...For a more detailed answer on what happens to our gray water, visit our Ask The ETC podcast at http://asktheetc.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-25T10_18_18-07_00.Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898570099482252233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-21363419726268866052010-07-24T22:51:10.663-07:002010-07-24T22:51:10.663-07:00Thanks for that bit on yogurt making! and a spread...Thanks for that bit on yogurt making! and a spreadable cheese! I'm gonna try it. I've done mozzarella, and butter, but would like to become more familiar with yogurt. I'm privy to almost a gallon and a half of raw milk a week with a cow share I have. Good stuff there!bh63bhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241976368321056983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-63963640213714705632010-07-23T10:12:04.329-07:002010-07-23T10:12:04.329-07:00Front loader washing machine. We found one at Goo...Front loader washing machine. We found one at Goodwill - Asko Best investment we've ever made.<br />Dual flush toilets. We'll be installing one in the new bathroom soon. I love the moon shaped buttons - crescent for low flush and full moon for fuller flush.<br />Some folks put a brick or other space taker in the main toilet tank to lessen the water used for flushing.<br />Sending water back into the environment (greywater system) instead of the septic tank is such a good idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-87082964109962970932010-07-23T08:08:21.355-07:002010-07-23T08:08:21.355-07:00What do you do with the water used in the shower o...What do you do with the water used in the shower or from rinsing the dishes? What about the laundry?Instituto de Inglés Américahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072189633382278725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-62296342031458411732010-05-08T18:44:19.532-07:002010-05-08T18:44:19.532-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-16541960314711726592009-03-24T20:18:00.000-07:002009-03-24T20:18:00.000-07:00Thanks ya all I have the green houses in operation...Thanks ya all I have the green houses in operation and I have found even in the heart of the Winter Ice storm that Kale, Spinach and Radishes grow.<BR/>Indiana and Western Kentucky is still picking up two months later what Mother Nature brought us in a ten hour period in late January.<BR/>Kentucky state officials say that it is the most expensive storm of the Century.<BR/>I now have plants coming out and into square box gardening plots.<BR/>I recommend that anyone who has ever thought about your food safety and supply purchase a greenhouse. I have a garden close by my two, and it has been organic since 1999. I have a few friends that are impressed by my efforts, even the local neighbors are starting to visit and comment.<BR/>I live at a rural location that is close to two creeks and has 9acres, I have to drive a few minutes before I see other houses.<BR/>I just love to garden, and I have been a vegetarian/holistic healer for about 15 years now. I can't wait to get a chance to visit the FARM and see all that has changed.<BR/>I hope people realize how special the FARM and the people are.<BR/>I owned a vegetarian restaurant here in South West Indiana in 1999 to 2001. It amazes me how the culture and the people have changed in just a few short years. It is good and makes my heart happy to see many in this area taking such an interest in the environment and being conscious about where and what food they buy and eat.<BR/>Just a few short years ago it took a long drive to Bloomington or Indianapolis to find items that are in abundance and at local markets and health food stores now.<BR/>Wow! Keep up the good works, I only have good thoughts and memories of the FARM. Thanks!<BR/>Blessings and Peace!Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06867131190170451758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-4997998401080647062009-03-09T09:39:00.000-07:002009-03-09T09:39:00.000-07:00Hey Terry, If you haven't been in contact with the...Hey Terry, If you haven't been in contact with them yet I suggest you email them at ecovillage (at) thefarm (dot) org.<BR/>Or call (931) 964-4474<BR/><BR/>Last year was an amazing time of growth and transformation at the ETC. From our first course, the almost overly-attended Natural Building Fundamentals, until our last, the independent production Advanced Permaculture Courses, it really was an outstanding year by a fairly novice crew...<BR/><BR/>Keep postin brotha!Jessi love.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05528759385993854375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-3288864690087673542008-12-16T15:45:00.000-08:002008-12-16T15:45:00.000-08:00Greg I have talked to Thomas, I have a number for ...Greg I have talked to Thomas, I have a number for you now. What I fail to understand is why am I just now seeing these blogs and not before. Anyway we talked for a bit there at Hohenwald < thats spelled correct by the way. Anyway Greg I have a large greenhouse project going on and its absolutely amazing and its all unfolding like a river flowing. God Bless you in anything that you try I know that you will successful. If you ever get back to Alaska say hello to Sarah Palin for me, sorry that was a bad joke.<BR/>Anyway it was good hanging out after helping brother Thomas that one day at the solar fest.<BR/>Say hello to the crew, is my offer to come back still stand? I would love just to share my knowledge with the younger people that will be coming along the pathway.<BR/>Be well, Greg God Bless!Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06867131190170451758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901117610455477522.post-1356695169426188582008-12-16T15:32:00.000-08:002008-12-16T15:32:00.000-08:00Jessi, this is Terry, yes that old guy who stayed ...Jessi, this is Terry, yes that old guy who stayed overnight after Sonnenschien , I slept at the house.<BR/>Anyway you have conveyed a feeling that I too share with a new friend Rachel. I have fun preparing meals, I used to own an Organic Restaurant.<BR/>Anyway your description of the kitchen and the Buddhist reference hit me deeply in my heart.<BR/>Thank you so much for the words, oh my I cannot wait to tell my friend.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06867131190170451758noreply@blogger.com