I want to know how to make the following oils, and this is the info I have so far.
- Avocado - ??
- Filbert/Hazelnut - ??
- Olive - ??
- Soybean - ??
- Sunflower - it takes 2500 square feet of sunflowers to make 3 gallons of oil with some leftover for snacking. Reference: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library/oilpress.html. Sure looks complicated tho.
- Walnut - Gather, dry and crack the walnuts. Then grind them finely and 'cook' them. After cooking they're pressed and filtered and are ready. Click here: http://frenchfoodfocus.blogspot.com/2006/12/walnut-oil-real-stuff.html
Any other oils we can make from things we can grow? Your input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
3 comments:
This was very interesting. Thank you!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
I just wanted to say "Hi" and I love your blog! I just happened across it today, and it seems like we have a TON in common! Everything that you have listed as an interest is also what I am eager to learn more about. My family has been learning to homestead for the past 9 months. We put a house on an acre of land, have started our first garden, got chickens and milk goats, and are doing all we can to learn to live off the land. I'm eager to look through your archives to see what I can learn from you! Come by my blog when you get a free minute, maybe you'll find something that interests you as well!
Your homesteading friend,
Kendra
Thanks, Linda! Welcome Kendra. Sounds like we do have much in common. Couldn't tell from your blog where you are. Loved the story about the real frugal woman. What an inspiration! A little difficult to read - blue text on dark blue background, but very informative. Keep us posted!
Vikki
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