Annie B's Page

Annie B replied to Torry's discussion 'Sauerkraut' in the group I Could Ferment That!

"Thanks for the video! I've been reading around online and in some books, plus asking dear old Mom about how to make sauerkraut. I appreciated him explaining the ratio of salt-to-kraut, which for whatever reason I wasn't easily finding…"

Jun 8, 2012

Annie B joined Andrew's group

I Could Ferment That!

For those who when strolling through the garden or farmers market continually think "I could ferment that! (in to beer, wine, cheese, pickles, kraut,...)

Jun 8, 2012

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Annie B replied to Cornelia's discussion 'Winter CSA shares - who's got one?'

"We've been getting a organic veg box delivered for about a month and a half now, and so far everything has been great. The only thing that I struggle with finishing has been Chinese cabbage. It is the vegetable that keeps on giving.. Any…"

Dec 12, 2011

Annie B replied to Cornelia's discussion 'HOMEGROWN Holiday gifts - Are you making any of your gifts?'

"I baked them at 180 C / 350 F for about 30 minutes. The pretzels have become hard but the hearts and trees are still a bit soft. If I were to do it again, I'd bake them at 200 C / about 400 F for a bit longer. I don't think it is going to…"

Dec 7, 2011

Annie B replied to Cornelia's discussion 'HOMEGROWN Holiday gifts - Are you making any of your gifts?'

"I made some dough ornaments for our Christmas tree this year. I was inspired from some old pictures at my boyfriend's parents' house and remembered making dough ornaments as a child. Used a basic recipe (4 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1.5 cups…"

Dec 7, 2011

Annie B commented on Cornelia's group 'Radical Homemakers'

"I picked up a copy back home in Austin when I was back home visiting my family this summer. I'm now back "home" in Germany, where in someways, I think it is very enabling of a radical homemaking lifestyle. Gardening is widely…"

Oct 23, 2011

Annie B joined Cornelia's group

Radical Homemakers

A discussion group and gathering area for those wishing to discuss the book, Radical Homemakers, and the topics that it covers.

Oct 23, 2011

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Annie B commented on Cornelia's group 'Newbies - Just starting out'

"Hi, I'm new to this group. (Obviously) My boyfriend and I built our first "backyard" garden on a 3x6 patch of dirt and a few containers. We had a little bit of success this year with pumpkins, beets, runner beans, tomatoes and…"

Oct 23, 2011

Annie B commented on jonmesser's group 'BREAD!'

"I love making bread, but we live in the land of excellent bread- Germany! What's great though, is that you don't have to get it from a big bakery, you can just head on down the the daily farmer's market and pick up a fresh Bauerbrot…"

Oct 23, 2011

Annie B joined jonmesser's group

BREAD!

Home baking of bread deserves its own group!

Oct 23, 2011

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Annie B joined Cornelia's group

Newbies - Just starting out

A place for those of us who are just dipping our toes into Homegrown living. Maybe we're looking to change how we buy our food, what we buy...Maybe we've started our first garden and have questions. If you're green, this is the place for you!

Oct 17, 2011

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Annie B joined Torry's group