Well, 210 pages read! I feel so lucky to get such an education. Thank you Frenchy. I hope you know that your spirit comes through on this thread, and not just when speaking about hash. The way you handle the cocky, arrogant and rude is admirable and reminds me of how I want to be. Humble, giving and graceful come to mind when I think about your nature. Once again, thank you.
I would also like to thank so many of the other participants. I am pretty bad with names, but you guys know who you are.. the folks who have tried and added to this great conversation. There is so much work and time put into all of this, I almost feel guilty for getting to take it all in over a week period. That said, I will be doing my own experiments using the knowledge shared and hopefully be able to add something to the conversation.
So, My first try (using Frenchy's method.. I have done it a couple times prior) seems to be a success. I used fresh trim from a very nice outdoor Hashplant plant.
Dried 70 micron
Packaged, ready to press
After being pressed, cooled, folded, and pressed 3 times
Fourth press into round
My firs canolli! The green tint is lighting. The color is true and resembles the brown on the inside. When broken, it is nice and light colored and the smell is just amazing. I may have over dried it a bit as it is pretty sticky and not terribly waxy, although I hope some curing will help that a bit.