Welcome back, we missed you.
I know that you will be accurate in your cooking [and other] information, while a lot of what I know, is of the “this is how I do it” type.
Now for your fresh meat supply, may I suggest a small enclosed garden, with a high fence and a large gate, which you can pull closed while the critters are eating your food, before you eat them.
With water, dried food and meat, you are indeed well prepared.
Are you hearing the locals talk about food shortages? Are they all madly shopping?
Many are using the tax bonus checks to buy food with or for the tools they could not afford for canning and drying foods.
I like rice and I know of one other Freeper that likes if, so if you care to share your recipes, we will sure be interested in them.
Thanks for any help that you have time to give.
Just popping in for a very brief post. If I find time later, I’ll dig out some rice recipes, but don’t hold me to it. Very busy here with elder care (my parents)........and prepping for a blizzard we are supposed to get tomorrow and Friday. YUK!
I would like to pass on my favorite “rice tip”, one that I have used frequently in my cooking classes.
Rice can be boiled just like pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil, dump in your required amount of rice (make sure you have enough water so that your rice can “swim”). Do not cover the pot. Cook until it tests tender, or the way you like. Drain, fluff with fork and serve. I often substitute part of the water with chicken broth, apple juice, a bit of lemon juice, or a combination.
For me, this is easier, faster, and more easily controlled than steaming or other methods.