[OGD] In Memory of Maria Teresa Fighetti
forwarded from AOS.org In Memory of Maria Teresa Fighetti As many of you are aware, Carlos Fighetti, president of the AOS, lost his wife to a tragic heart attack over the weekend. On behalf of the entire membership, we wish to express our condolences and sympathies to Carlos and his children on the sudden passing of such a wonderful person. Everyone is shocked by the loss of Maria Teresa Fighetti, a dedicated wife, person and friend. I have been asked to convey that there will be a private funeral service. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the University of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on July 11. Carlos and his family have been deeply touched by the outpouring of condolences. Carlos has asked that anyone wishing to express his or her sympathies might consider making a donation to the Heritage Collection of the American Orchid Society. Tere was impressed with the idea of preserving the special orchid species and hybrids that are the foundation of our hobby and commercial businesses. A donation in Tere's name would be a lasting way to remember a gracious person who, through her patience and understanding, gave us her husband and friend to lead the revitalization of the AOS. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
Re: [OGD] pollinating vanilla in Michigan + recipes (US)
Humphrey dries the beans in airtight sealable plastic bags in the sun for a couple of weeks. The beans will turn dark and shrink. He then cuts them into 1-inch pieces and steeps them in vodka for about two months. The bags can't be to airtight as where would all the moisture go if he is drying the beans. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
Re: [OGD] pollinating vanilla in Michigan + recipes (US)
Correct, indeed. Traditionally they are wrapped in burlap and laid in the sun to ferment and dry, as I understand it, and done so over many months. Regards/Roger, in Bangkok On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 10:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Humphrey dries the beans in airtight sealable plastic bags in the sun for a couple of weeks. The beans will turn dark and shrink. He then cuts them into 1-inch pieces and steeps them in vodka for about two months. The bags can't be to airtight as where would all the moisture go if he is drying the beans. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
