[Noisebridge-discuss] Cooking in the space, update

[Ceren Ercen]

Seriously.

Frantisek, you covertly squatted in the NB space, and got all
apology-tastic when you got caught.
You should have the sense and humility to recuse yourself from all topics
that are addressing the serious problem of  "how do we stop people from
trying to live in the space".  Even if it's your pet "I like to ferment
things" workspace.

Somehow, you don't have the clue or grace to back the fuck off. So I will
suggest it for you. Back away from this thread, no one read your rambling
email. If you're distressed, consider that it's actions like YOURS that
made it impossible for Noisebridge to have a pleasantly luxurious kitchen.
Great job.

- Ceren




On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 11:43 AM, Jeffrey Carl Faden <jeffreyatw at gmail.com>wrote:

> Reminder: biotechnologist & kvasir and hacker Frantisek Algoldor
> Apfelbeck from Kasiri, Jeju repeatedly slept in the off-limits south
> stairwell at Noisebridge, so anything he has to say about proper use of
> facilities should be taken with a grain of salt.
>
>
> Jeffrey
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 5:55 AM, Frantisek Apfelbeck <algoldor at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi to all,
>> Just few notes on the kitchen, I have run and helped to equip many around
>> the world and on variety of hacker events especially in last few years
>> under the Food Hacking Base project which the Tastebridge was a first step
>> I would say. It is interesting to see so many hackerspaces going forward on
>> biotech, food hacking and brewing with Noisebridge being one of the
>> forerunners with amazing set up around 2010 and 2011 and now well ...
>>
>>  stove - crucial. If you do not have a stove you can not cook most of
>> the meals and brewing is an issue for many types of beverages, also you
>> will have really problem to sterilize - pressure cooker works fine if you
>> have one. Kitchen without stove is close to not being a kitchen, biotech
>> applications need sterilization most of the time and heat treatment of
>> ingredients is often crucial (and microwave is not a cure for everything).
>>
>>  fridge - very important. To keep you perishable food ingredients,
>> cultures and of course nice cold drinks it is more or less necessity, at
>> least for reasonable food and beverage hacking. Kitchen without fridge is
>> doable but quite an issue.
>>
>> preparation place - working bench if you like, crucial. Having some space
>> to work on is crucial especially if you want to work fast and safe. Do not
>> underestimate the height of the bench it hits your back if is too low or
>> too high. This one is really important on hands on workshops.
>>
>> sinks - crucial. For keeping the place clean and the work flow continuous
>> sinks and preferably running water are really a key. If you do not have it,
>> you are in trouble. Dishwasher works too, but well sink is sink.
>>
>> storage - for dry ingredients especially. If you want to play around you
>> need your ingredients and they need to stored properly. Stainless steel or
>> glass well sealed work very well, plastic is a good cheap alternative.
>> Insect and rats may be an issue if they get out of hand which was a case in
>> the building many times so this one has to be kept in mind.
>>
>> The answer to how to keep the kitchen clean is both simple and
>> complicated. The way which works for me and projects in which I'm involved
>> is to get together people who enjoy playing with food, hacking, brewing,
>> biotech and consuming&enjoying the products of their efforts and let them
>> to organize the spot, sometimes poke them a bit if the things go out of
>> hand. Better environment you have from the point of view of
>> equipment/infrastructure and funds, more likely you are to form a nice and
>> vibrant community around it and enjoy their achievements. Note as most of
>> the things in community the social interactions are really important and
>> preparing and sharing the meals and drinks brings together people really
>> well.
>>
>> Best of luck with your kitchen plans, try to keep it nice and functional,
>> it will pay off eventually. However even if you decide to destroy it, which
>> I do not consider wise because it will not touch a core of the current
>> problem, when the time comes, it will be build again, it will just require
>> bit more dedicated people than if it is already standing and ready to be
>> used.
>>
>> Sincerely from Kasiri, Jeju,
>>
>> Frantisek Algoldor Apfelbeck
>>
>> PS Just a note, yes the Noisebridge community has a major social issues
>> and to start to resolve them lots of time and energy from people who are
>> socially developed and sensitive will be needed, the question for you now
>> is how to get them involved and enjoy their work and being productive. 091
>> labs in Galway, Ireland are running for a brewing classes for a while and
>> it is generating lots of positive interest. Add some tech related project
>> like the experimental incubator build up and you can start to move the
>> things forward in a sound way - friendly, social and organized.
>>
>> biotechnologist&kvasir and hacker
>>
>>
>> http://www.frantisekapfelbeck.org
>>
>>
>> "There is no way to peace, peace is the way." Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
>>
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