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Planning for future food (livestock)
My post is more of an article than a short post. Please bare with me. This is more a post for those who have a bit of land than those who don't. You don't need much to have animals, but you have to plan. I firmly believe that if you have any land zoned agricultural, you should be keeping your own livestock, and a variety…
Energy bars or bites? (Seeking recipe)
When I was growing up, there was a natural foods store near us that had "energy bars" in the bulk bin section. They were dark brown, and maybe had coconut in them? Probably dates, too, now that I think of it. I couldn't have been more than about 10, and I remember liking them. Anyway, I'd love to create a batch of healthy…
For Arthritis Suffers: Did you know?
Did you know that some of the food items that you might find interesting to know about (that might bother your arthritis are: legumes, nuts, and orange cheese. I find that if I eat any of these things my hands are very sore. I do wear compression gloves but not all of the time. I do wear them when I play the organ and have…
Organizing a pantry - Help
My grandfather stored pantry food in a special mouse proof room in the barn and left the light on in the winter to keep it just warm enough that nothing would freeze. He would go out twice a week and bring over what was needed. But alas, the barn fell in a few years back. (we live in his old farm house now) I was going to…
Show 129: Parsley, Pork, Beans and Poke Salat
Shelf life of foods, a helpful & easy to use guide
Bookmark this one to mark your goods before storing!
Pancakes Are More Interesting Than I knew
I love reading about the history of food. Here's one on the lowly pancake. A Brief History of Pancakes | History| Smithsonian Magazine
winter foraging
This will be different for where you live but it shows how much is available in what we consider "off season". Winter Foraging in Cold Climates: 50+ Wild Foods in the Snow (practicalselfreliance.com)
San Francisco Sourdough
I got an email today advertising a San Francisco sourdough starter. I remember being in San Francisco years ago and absolutely loving the sourdough. I do know there is something special about. I've made my own starter from scratch and have kept it going probably around 10 years now. I certainly don't need any more things…
Wilderness Survival site
I found this site while trying to ID my little pine seedlings. There is a lot of information here. Don't just stop with this page. Here is another:
Quality Food Oils
I am interested in producing food oil. When we are producing our own food what would we do for oils? Our body needs quality oils, although nuts and seeds could also be used. Oils can be freshly cold pressed from quality ingredients. https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Vegetable-Oil
Food waste & technology
An interesting article. I still prefer homegrown as much as possible. For one, its local and doesnt need fancy inputs and coatings. It may take more work, but it is less reliance on science that only has money in its sights. https://www.farmmarketer.com/fight-to-curb-food-waste-increasingly-turns-to-science
NWT, Canada: Not allowed to sell food from farm to public
This is very disturbing & concerning. If this bullying spreads, it would be very bad for all. Apparently now, the power hungry are going after farms & farmers in more ways than one and adding to food supply shortages. This is organic eggs, veggies & bread. It doesn't sound like meat & milk were factors (which they heavily…
Next step with cinder blocks/cement blocks?
I am confused between the Bio-Intensive Gardening course on here vs. the raised beds with cinder blocks shown in Marjory’s introductory webinar. I have made it this far now in prepping my beds… we had to clear HUNDREDS of these thin yaupon holly trees that you see in the background before I could even start! The blocks are…
Hostas
For those lacking space or fitting as much in a small area as possible Hostas can also be a food source. I was never that fond on hostas but they are edible in several stages. I just put in asparagus so until I can harvest them I can use hostas when they first break the ground. The leaves are also edible in different…
Mental Health & Diet Choices
Here is a good article from a group that gives hope to those struggling with depression, anxiety, as well as eating disorders. I would add that some food choices to avoid are highly industrially processed foods. Some additives are known to change mood, oftentimes drastically. We have been able to observe this quite clearly…
Gastropod Podcast Link
I've noticed that we all like food, and the history of food. This looks like an interesting podcast that we might enjoy in our "spare time".
Grow a Row
I have participated in a program called Grow a Row for years. They used to send you seeds to participate but I am not sure if they do that anymore. After my first year of participating I just bought seeds, usually the cheap,ones and did it myself. Now I save seeds for the project. The idea was to grow a row of any one…
Farmers Markets
I love Farmers Markets. Between healthy fresh and sometimes unique verries and fruits you have a place to meet, exchange ideas and grow as a person. We have two relatively close and up by the lakes there are numerous farmers market for tourists and summer travelers. For a bit out markets suffered with new regulations but…
Herbal latte
This recipe was born out of looking in my cupboard and finding some things I forgot were there. It's now my current favorite so I thought I'd share: I simmer 1 T chicory, 1 T cacao nibs, 1 t astragalus, 1 cinnamon stick in 3 or 4 cups water for about 15 - 20 min. Then I strain into a mug and add some vanilla protein powder…
SNAP Benefits (US) can be used to buy seeds
This article questions why this is not more widely known. Considering, since isn't widely known, that means that our members in the US should spread the word. Let people know! https://modernfarmer.com/2022/01/snap-benefits-buy-seeds-fruits-and-vegetables/
edible flower bouquets
I have a very small cutting garden I use for flower bouquets. It's nice to pop outdoors, cut flowers and have a fresh bouquet in every room. They also make a nice pick me up gift for family and friends. This year I want to have some bouquets that have edibles mixed in. It will be a unique look and add one more use for the…
Pears and Pomegranate
Recipe from a cancer survivor
Starting on freezer meals
I'm starting to work on assembling this winter's freezer meals. I will be skimming through the recipes to see what might work better in the Instant Pot vs the crockpot. But, I'll be doing both. Here's one of my "go-to" sites. Another site that I use a lot is:
Parents worried about feeding their families, Nov. 25, 2021
I read this today. It is a real and pressing concern, and I am sure it is not only happening in Canada. It will be even more frightening for those who have unfairly lost their jobs, or will due to recent events, have high mortgages (in contrast to income) and no way to support themselves by growing their own food or even…
Freeze Dryer information
Here is a link to an ebook explaining why and how to freeze dry foods. https://www.acrossintl.com/Files/HR_FreezeDryer_StarterGuide.pdf
Muscovys
Does anyone raise Muscovy ducks? I had my first pair about 5 years ago. I heard mixed reviews on them as they have claws and are hard to catch. They are not as friendly as some ducks, although mine seem pretty nice. You don't get as many eggs from them because the ducks will not give them up without a fight - great moms!…
Meet my new...Jumbo Coturnix Quail
Again, here I am with something new to me. No surprise, birds again. I guess I have a bird brain. 😆 We paid for 15, were handed 20 (white & regular colored), along with 2 doz. free eggs to hatch. I guess that means that I hatch my own birds' eggs later...and I hope all of these eggs fit in my tiny incubator. They go in…
Making potting soil
Does anyone make their own seed starting potting soil? I have always purchased for starting my seeds. This year did not go well. The first bag killed all 40 of my beautifully freshly rooted Elderberry tree starts. The second "organic" brand was full of fungus gnats and the germination was not what it should have been. Very…
Turkey time
Want ot branch out to bigger birds? This has a good listing of various turkey breeds.

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