Comments on: WEEKLY MEAL WRAP UP http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/10/07/weekly-meal-wrap-up-14/ One family's journey towards a sustainable, more self sufficient life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: KKhttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/10/07/weekly-meal-wrap-up-14/comment-page-1/#comment-17596 KK Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:17:44 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=7053#comment-17596 We've been cutting back on just about every extra goodie, from cable tv to even Netflix (ouch!)...and it does give one the time to preserve more foods, forage for more fruits and nuts etc, do more research and write more, etcc... but basic bills, still need to be paid...so I feel for y'all with your lousy summer production. Depression mode indeed, Farmer D.... Yes, nuts are expensive. We're fortunate to have three walnut trees in our side yard, and I'm in the process of drying them for storage and much cracking soon. They are one of the best plant fats along with the almond and avacado...We all love them, and use them in so many ways...from salads, to pestos, to cookies, candies, etc...And since I can't afford a cash donation to you all, How about a bag or two of some of my organic walnuts? I know they would be appreciated, and then you could make a little granola again! We've been cutting back on just about every extra goodie, from cable tv to even Netflix (ouch!)...and it does give one the time to preserve more foods, forage for more fruits and nuts etc, do more research and write more, etcc... but basic bills, still need to be paid...so I feel for y'all with your lousy summer production. Depression mode indeed, Farmer D....
Yes, nuts are expensive. We're fortunate to have three walnut trees in our side yard, and I'm in the process of drying them for storage and much cracking soon. They are one of the best plant fats along with the almond and avacado...We all love them, and use them in so many ways...from salads, to pestos, to cookies, candies, etc...And since I can't afford a cash donation to you all, How about a bag or two of some of my organic walnuts? I know they would be appreciated, and then you could make a little granola again!

]]> By: Shirleyhttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/10/07/weekly-meal-wrap-up-14/comment-page-1/#comment-17592 Shirley Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:02:49 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=7053#comment-17592 My mom who was born in 1916 talked many times about eating bean sandwiches as a teenager and young adult. It seems that all the people I have talked with who lived through very lean times depended on the garden, foraged food, dried beans, and some form of fat. The brain becomes dull form fat depletion.It seems like the Dervaes garden contains at least one avocado tree. Avocado is an excellent source of fat which is readily usable by the body nourishing the brain. If various varieties could be planted to extend the season that would help.Extra virgin olive oil is also a good source of plant based fat which I believe would be less expensive than dairy for those who do not have their own farm animals or cannot grow avocado trees. Also making sesame seed milk is much less expensive than buying animal milk, and is very delicious and nutritious.Just some thoughts. My mom who was born in 1916 talked many times about eating bean sandwiches as a teenager and young adult. It seems that all the people I have talked with who lived through very lean times depended on the garden, foraged food, dried beans, and some form of fat. The brain becomes dull form fat depletion.

It seems like the Dervaes garden contains at least one avocado tree. Avocado is an excellent source of fat which is readily usable by the body nourishing the brain. If various varieties could be planted to extend the season that would help.

Extra virgin olive oil is also a good source of plant based fat which I believe would be less expensive than dairy for those who do not have their own farm animals or cannot grow avocado trees. Also making sesame seed milk is much less expensive than buying animal milk, and is very delicious and nutritious.

Just some thoughts.

]]> By: Kiewieshttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/10/07/weekly-meal-wrap-up-14/comment-page-1/#comment-17589 Kiewies Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:38:09 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=7053#comment-17589 I second that. It peaked my interest as well and would like to know a bit more of what your plan is.Oh, and on a sidenote, I love what you're doing and you kind of got me into gardening, chickens, crafting and whatnot. Thanks! :D I second that. It peaked my interest as well and would like to know a bit more of what your plan is.

Oh, and on a sidenote, I love what you're doing and you kind of got me into gardening, chickens, crafting and whatnot. Thanks! :D

]]> By: Andreahttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/10/07/weekly-meal-wrap-up-14/comment-page-1/#comment-17588 Andrea Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:24:58 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/?p=7053#comment-17588 Could you tell us more about Farmer D's 'depression era mode'??? I know that's a vague question, but that really caught my attention. We'll all be going into depression mode soon and I'm just wondering what approach y'all take??? Could you tell us more about Farmer D's 'depression era mode'??? I know that's a vague question, but that really caught my attention. We'll all be going into depression mode soon and I'm just wondering what approach y'all take???

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