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Comment by Rich Deming on March 23, 2009 at 10:08pm

Okay, so crocks were bought at the Organic Growers School. Veggies are fermenting. I think I'm going to dig this fermenting thing....no energy load and all of the probiotic stuff is left alive and kicking. Check out www.wildfermentation.com learn more. I might have to get back in the exchanging game. I just learned how easily I can make probiotic Mead and root-beer.

But the real reason I'm writing, and I think this is cool enough I'm going to post it on the main forum as well, is this internet article on food trading I just found while excitedly surfing around fermenting and probiotic websites. Cheers!
http://wildfermentation.com/old/econferm.htm

Comment by The Appalachian Shed on March 19, 2009 at 4:35pm

Christine, I am most interested in trading for some kefir. Do you also have fresh milk? I can offer veggie plants, flower plants, or bread made from fresh milled grains (all products organic).

Comment by Christine on February 5, 2009 at 6:11pm

Just to keep the ball rolling, Matt and I always have kefir (grains or the ready made product) to trade. I haven't gotten around to making any other trading goods lately, but hopefully that'll change soon!

Comment by Sue Varga on January 20, 2009 at 1:16pm

And another thing... I have a very sturdy stainless steel workbench approx 6' x 3' in my garage that would be great for food preparation if anyone wants it. It weighs a ton, so it would be a job to take it away. We can work out terms of the trade once someone expresses an interest in it. Ciao...Sue

Comment by Sue Varga on January 20, 2009 at 1:12pm

Hi everyone,

I really won't be able to exchange much food until I get my spring garden going, but I do want to let everyone know that I have an over abundance of strawberry plants that I would love to trade for some composted manure or a mixture of fresh bunny droppings w straw or chicken manure w straw. Let me know!...Sue

Comment by michele lamb on October 16, 2008 at 7:54pm

I just had another thought. If anyone in the group wants to meet us at the market to trade, that would be cool. I sit at Matthews and Matt sits at Yorkmont every Saturday.
Best Regards, Michele

Comment by michele lamb on October 16, 2008 at 5:46pm

Sunday is fine. I have to take Ivy back to school, but Matt will be here all day. Don't go to any trouble with the pesto. Stock would be great. Just let me know what time is good fro you on Sunday and I will tell Matt. He will enjoy giving you the nickel tour. Michele

Comment by Rich Deming on October 16, 2008 at 7:40am

I'm teaching a couple of classes at the cpcc Levine classes on biofuels on Saturday--between that and other stuff, I wouldn't have time to make up any fresh pesto by Sat. afternoon. Do you mind a Sunday stop in?

Comment by michele lamb on October 15, 2008 at 9:39am

Hi Everyone,
It is so cool to see some activity in this group. Rich, your offer is very generous. Matt, great to hear from you. I have never made Kefir. I don't have any extra milk this time of year. Can you freeze the Kefir grains? A loaf of bread sounds heavenly if you have enough. Reed and Kelli, the mushrooms sound good, I would try some.
I guess the other difficult thing about bartering is finding a time when everyone can get together. Rich said he could come to my place. Does that work for everyone else? The best time for me is after the farmers market on Saturday around 3pm.
Best to all, Michele

Comment by Rich Deming on October 14, 2008 at 9:25pm

Michelle and Matt:

So the most difficult part of bartering food will be determining value. I'll just jump right in and make a value offer:
2 quart jars of mushroom/chicken stock for one loaf of bread
1 pint jar of pesto for one package of goat cheese.

This is just off the top of my head. Don't hesitate to correct me if I'm way off--you won't hurt my feelings!

Cheers, Rich

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