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knfcertification.org record (2017–2021)
Level 2 track
28 of 36 items verified, 1 rejected
Instructor
Drake Weinert
Started
August 01, 2017
Level 2 today
L2 Manufacturer · provisional

This is the old Level 2 checklist from knfcertification.org, kept read-only. It doesn't certify anyone by itself. Level 2 today is the Make the Nine practical: every solution tasted, every entry public. An instructor may cite this record when approving it.

Name not on file's practicals

Medicine

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  • Fermenting photo
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    Mixed with equal parts brown sugar
    Verified by Drake Weinert · August 21, 2017
    looks like the materials could have been mixed together better instead of just layered?
  • Rehydration photo
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    Rehydrated the dry material for two days then I fermented with the brown sugar for 3 days then added the vodka
    Verified by Drake Weinert · August 21, 2017
  • Tincture photo
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    Verified by Drake Weinert · August 21, 2017
  • Angelica brand details · Received 2 bags of Angelica approximately 66g each from Eric Wienert from CGNF level 2 class.
    Rehydrated the Angelica root in beer approximately 66 G per half gallon container filled up with beer to 500ml mark just to cover the top of the Angelica. After one day every hydration Philadelphia maender of Jar to 1500 ml with fleischmann's vodka bought at Safeway in Hilo Hawaii. Then was stirred every morning for 14 days between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Clockwise with a bamboo spoon specifically for Angelica. After the 14th day strained Angelica replaced with 1/3 old tincture refilled to 1500 ml with vodka. Stirred again for 14 days between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Then strained did not run any more than that composted the Angelica root thereafter.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · August 21, 2017
  • Cinnamon brand details · Received approximately 66 G from Eric Weinert during the cgnf level 2 class
    Rehydrated the cinnamon for one day with beer . Then filled up 2/3 with vodka proceeded to stir for 14 days. Then strained put back 1/3 of old tincture filled up the rest of the way to 2/3 with vodka stirred with a bamboo spoon (I put its name on cinnamon) for 14 days. Then strained and put the remnants of cinnamon into compost could have done it two or three more times didn't have the space to make more
    Verified by Drake Weinert · August 21, 2017
  • Garlic brand details · Organic from Safeway
    Stirred, every morning for 14 days, clockwise with a bamboo spoon. Times of stir where between 6am-8am. Did not reuse, composted the garlic.
    Verified by Instructor #1879 · August 07, 2017
  • Ginger brand details · Bought about two pounds of organic ginger from Abundant Life in Hilo Hawaii
    I then took a lava rock that was picked up at bayfront, in Hilo, Hi, and smashed it. It is the perfect rock. I'll let you borrow, it's pretty sweet. After smashing the ginger I put approximately 500 Ml with equal parts brown sugar mixed well. let this ferment for 3 days. Then added fleischmann's vodka to the 1500ml. This was then stirred for 14 days clockwise with its own bamboo spoon with its name written on it. Strained and cposted material. Could have reused it 3-4 more times, ran out of vodka, plus couldn't afford to buy another at that time.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · August 21, 2017
  • Licorice brand details · Received approximately 66 G of dry licorice root from Eric Weinert
    Took 66g and rehydrated 2 days in beer, then mixed equal parts brown sugar and let ferment for three days, then filledwith vodka to 1500ml. Preceded to stir clockwise with a bamboo spoon specifically for licorice (I wrote it's name on it) every morning (~7am) for next 14 days. Then I strained and and refilled ⅓ with old tincture and filled rest of way with vodka. Stirred for 14 days strained again. At this point I just composted the licorice. I could have done it two to three more times chose not to... it makes a lot.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · August 21, 2017
  • Taste · tasted and passed
    Took tiny sip of each one not a big fan of vodka
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
    tasted each one individually. good work!
  • Stirring log · 14 entries
    02 Jun, 03 Jun, 04 Jun, 05 Jun, 06 Jun, 07 Jun, 08 Jun, 09 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 12 Jun, 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun

Cleanser

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  • Brand details · Beksul brown rice vinegar.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · August 01, 2017

Food

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  • Collection photo
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    Collected those little fern that grow in our lawn. Don't know what they are called but they grow fast.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
  • Packed photo
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    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
    could be closer to 2/3
  • Pour off date · May 25, 2017
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
  • Taste · tasted and passed
    Tasted sweet...
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017

Fuel

  • Layering photo
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    Picture doesn't show layers just top "cap". Started with about 2" brown sugar on the bottom and them alternated with 3" of fish (got from suisan) 3" brown sugar until 2/3 full with last layer brown sugar. Came back to check next day and no smell. Sealed it up. Next three months.
    Verified by Instructor #1879 · October 13, 2017
  • Taste · not tasted
    Not verified

Structure

  • Bones photo · photo not restored
    Not verified
  • Bubbling photo · photo not restored
    Not verified
  • Taste · not tasted
    Not verified

Reproduction

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  • Bubbling photo
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    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
  • Shells photo
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    Toasted shells in convection oven @350 for twenty minutes. Repeted few times (4-5), until they sounded like "glass". Then would blow off the any left over inner membrane by dropping them into a bowl and blowing on them lightly.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
  • Taste · tasted and passed
    Took little sip...
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017

Protectors

  • Rice wash photo
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    Rejected by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
    needs to be a photo of the rice wash before mixing.
  • Separated photo
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    Went a day too long, but good still. Living in Hawaii, conditions are a bit accelerated.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
    so-so separation. would be nicer if it was completely clean on the bottom.
  • Milk brand details · Bought at safe way (whole milk)
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
  • Start date · July 01, 2017
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
  • Taste · not tasted
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017

Minerals

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  • Brand details · The Pacific ocean
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
  • Location · Bayfront
    Got the sea water in Hilo, hi out of Hilo bay "bayfront". Filled up a water bottle with sea water. Also have gotten it from Honoli'i beach park, but not the last time.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
    bay tends to have large quantities of e. coli. may want to gather from keaukaha instead?

Seed Microbes

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  • Success photo
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    Collected in the morning around 7am from under old eucalyptus patch in backyard.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
    nice thick white guys. a-
  • Location · 2250A Kaiwiki Rd. Hilo, Hi
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017

Preserved Seed Microbes

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  • Success photo
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    I didn't take photo of imo2 when I mixed it. but here is what I still have. Mixed equal parts brown sugar and imo1. I did use some to make a tea, why it's not full. Not sure it worked but it didn't hurt my plants.
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
  • Taste · tasted and passed
    Verified by Drake Weinert · September 30, 2017
    smelled great!

Propagated Microbes

  • Materials details · —
    Not verified

Foundation Microbes

  • Materials details · —
    Not verified
  • Taste · not tasted
    Not verified