tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209567700768821022024-03-14T04:49:10.201-07:00Falcon Hill PotteryJoe Servais is the Falcon Hill Potter. Every Saturday he sells ceramics at the Vista Farmers Market in Vista, California. Falcon Hill Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154627496600009889noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720956770076882102.post-47985805452596042562013-06-23T15:39:00.002-07:002013-06-23T15:43:08.598-07:00Making Sauerkraut with a Fermentation Crock<div style="text-align: left;">
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fermenting crocks at the request of my Farmers’ Market customers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My wife and I wanted to see what this “new”
fad was about, so after we did some internet research we began our first
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She then used a potato masher to mash the</span><a href="http://theshiksa.com/images/2013/06/Shredded-Cabbage-and-Salt.jpg"></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> salted, shredded cabbage into the bottom of the crock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She repeated the process in batches until all of the shredded cabbage has been salted and added to the crock.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The top was covered with the remaining cabbage leaves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then the stone fermentation weights were pressed firmly down on top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We waited a couple hours to see if any water rose to the top, but no water appeared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We added about 3-4 cups of the cooled salted water to the crock until it was 1 inch above the cabbage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We </span><a href="http://theshiksa.com/images/2013/06/Fermentation-Weights.jpg"></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">covered the crock with the lid and poured the cooled salt water into the well to create an airtight seal. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stored the remaining water in a jar in the refrigerator. Each day we had to refill the well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the end there was only a little water left in the jar that we kept in the frig.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two weeks later when we opened the crock we saw pretty pink liquid from the purple cabbage. There was no white mold floating in the water, like we had read in some of the internet posts. Next time we will cover the top more carefully with the whole cabbage leaves so that none of the grated pieces escape.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pulling back the cabbage leaf on top revealed the pretty sauerkraut below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My wife tasted a little bit to check for the proper tanginess. It was perfectly done and not too salty either.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>This was such a great experience we are now trying our first batch of
fermented cucumbers (pickles) and carrots. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will let you know how it goes in our next
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Falcon Hill Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154627496600009889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720956770076882102.post-77244672803034558442013-05-27T15:08:00.000-07:002013-05-27T15:08:25.002-07:00The Amazing Chicken Throne<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>(a.k.a. Beer Can Chicken) </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One of my most popular items at the Farmers Market is the Chicken Throne. Baking a chicken on a ceramic chicken throne will result in a succulent chicken with a crispy skin. Put beer, wine, or fruit juice with spices in the center cup and then slip the chicken (a 3-4 pound fryer) over the cup. Rub a bit of olive oil and seasoning on the skin. Put the chicken <b>in a cold oven</b>, set the oven to 350 degrees F and bake uncovered for about 1.5 hours. Let the chicken sit for at least 15 minutes before carving. Then carve off the most moist, succulent chicken you've ever had, with just a hint of the flavoring from the liquid you poured in the cup. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The chicken throne is wheel-thrown by hand in a one piece construction method to make it more durable. The pouring spout allows you to pour the drippings off easily. Each chicken throne that I make is unique because it is hand made! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To find recipes, do a search on the internet with the term “beer can chicken”.
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Falcon Hill Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154627496600009889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720956770076882102.post-33250882605694027742011-03-06T07:04:00.000-08:002011-03-06T07:19:23.333-08:00Sipndipatea<span style="font-family:arial;">My friend Joy started a new business selling organic free trade loose teas. I made 30 tea sample vessels for her display at the Vista Farmers Market.<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_01r8MdVWXIlT61FIv7M_G2QSA1xQBibSEDvVJ0a2m8Xjsj2GBdWb2ZGbvZ70M9B-wZgE8ogqV1crJNJ8s6_RPlMcryckAKjSCQdqzLkjvjXcQYEMazlc3bwnhXoq0rKmGPIKm-jXX3k/s1600/100_6951.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580983404535304322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_01r8MdVWXIlT61FIv7M_G2QSA1xQBibSEDvVJ0a2m8Xjsj2GBdWb2ZGbvZ70M9B-wZgE8ogqV1crJNJ8s6_RPlMcryckAKjSCQdqzLkjvjXcQYEMazlc3bwnhXoq0rKmGPIKm-jXX3k/s320/100_6951.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14T0wR2YE1d6maiuGEPR79thBCKf1hYTGEkpavlGtKizxBsAxsS8M6c5WcOc20w0ItNGg7w5_E2UMyzNpJzJwREQbXrxZ9R9v2mYkRCfGHC4fffMEOtlyD7VRYtMMkRzRH5697vj00rlo/s1600/100_6950.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580983401184145970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14T0wR2YE1d6maiuGEPR79thBCKf1hYTGEkpavlGtKizxBsAxsS8M6c5WcOc20w0ItNGg7w5_E2UMyzNpJzJwREQbXrxZ9R9v2mYkRCfGHC4fffMEOtlyD7VRYtMMkRzRH5697vj00rlo/s320/100_6950.JPG" /></a> See the tea selections at <a href="http://www.sipndipatea.com/"target="_blank">http://www.sipndipatea.com/</a>Falcon Hill Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154627496600009889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720956770076882102.post-81780824316116468082010-01-24T21:24:00.000-08:002010-02-07T09:43:30.290-08:00T Handle Mug for Customer with Neuropathy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dpbSEzeG4eBZjQbv6QznP0bqD9hP_GrYUahzhW0xulTTU8Cqk0FzTpTq4t0JKeCnr_eRibvf-yNjLkMsj7QdIYYuv2ZrwELvKzEEEt2wY7ysrDb3Y9X4-ldVEnJNrEx-DVC6a12XHfIG/s1600-h/T+handle+mugs-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430545109428023266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dpbSEzeG4eBZjQbv6QznP0bqD9hP_GrYUahzhW0xulTTU8Cqk0FzTpTq4t0JKeCnr_eRibvf-yNjLkMsj7QdIYYuv2ZrwELvKzEEEt2wY7ysrDb3Y9X4-ldVEnJNrEx-DVC6a12XHfIG/s320/T+handle+mugs-1.JPG" /></a><br />I have customer at the Farmer's Market who requested a special mug because he has no feeling in his fingertips, a condition called neuropathy. A mug with a traditional handle slips from his grasp without his knowledge, spilling the coffee. I made him a mug with a T shaped handle. This style also works well for guys with big hands.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5AoBOFkCd7s-JfYDfSj9iMOJpRf3Alq812bvWldhpDsA1t0veheHarG06tOVxNm743FTU164TO1Kj__M_OHAlhcnl4gc06f9T-zbFNV8Nzgv307K61OH07a5kCNaMwfBWUkEOB5TWZoj/s1600-h/T+handle+mugs.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430544875146611122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5AoBOFkCd7s-JfYDfSj9iMOJpRf3Alq812bvWldhpDsA1t0veheHarG06tOVxNm743FTU164TO1Kj__M_OHAlhcnl4gc06f9T-zbFNV8Nzgv307K61OH07a5kCNaMwfBWUkEOB5TWZoj/s320/T+handle+mugs.JPG" /></a>Falcon Hill Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154627496600009889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720956770076882102.post-55018391093118304482010-01-19T16:20:00.000-08:002011-03-06T10:56:14.144-08:00Saturdays at the Vista Farmers MarketThis is my first blog! Welcome to Falcon Hill Pottery. Every Saturday I sell ceramics at the Vista Farmers Market. I learn so much from my customers. Some customers bring in pieces of pottery to show and ask if I can create them. Custom orders have been a challenge, but are very rewarding! When I first started selling at the Farmers Market in October of 2009, I only sold coffee mugs. Now I sell bowls of all sizes, vases, berry bowls, garlic keepers, hand built platters and more! Customers come back every week to buy another piece for their collection or just to check out what new items I have on the table. Saturday mornings fly by as I enjoy conversations with friends and customers. I look forward to Farmers Market day each week. I hope to see you there: 8 a.m. - noon at the Vista Courthouse, rain or shine (we have even sold our goods during a hailstorm).Falcon Hill Potteryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16154627496600009889noreply@blogger.com0