Posted on 02/09/2009 12:36:11 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny
Yahoo ran an interesting article this morning indicating a rise in the number of survivalist communities cropping up around the country. I have been wondering myself how much of the recent energy crisis is causing people to do things like stockpile food and water, grow their own vegetables, etc. Could it be that there are many people out there stockpiling and their increased buying has caused food prices to increase? It’s an interesting theory, but I believe increased food prices have more to do with rising fuel prices as cost-to-market costs have increased and grocers are simply passing those increases along to the consumer. A recent stroll through the camping section of Wal-Mart did give me pause - what kinds of things are prudent to have on hand in the event of a worldwide shortage of food and/or fuel? Survivalist in Training
I’ve been interested in survival stories since I was a kid, which is funny considering I grew up in a city. Maybe that’s why the idea of living off the land appealed to me. My grandfather and I frequently took camping trips along the Blue Ridge Parkway and around the Smoky Mountains. Looking back, some of the best times we had were when we stayed at campgrounds without electricity hookups, because it forced us to use what we had to get by. My grandfather was well-prepared with a camp stove and lanterns (which ran off propane), and when the sun went to bed we usually did along with it. We played cards for entertainment, and in the absence of televisions, games, etc. we shared many great conversations. Survivalist in the Neighborhood
I don’t know if this has already been posted on this thread (I’m still behind, but gaining).
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2195759/posts
I forgot to ping you, as I posted a link to your thread.
Thank you! :)
Thanks for the link, Marmolade. It takes a lot to keep up with all the gems on this thread, doesn’t it?
I got to read this article now - sounds just like what GG was telling us about w/r our food supply. Scary!
You are welcome to stay and visit a while. :)
Thanks granny, unlesss I can find someone to build that for me I doubt I can manage that. lol Thanks for the ping.
Walgreens has 5 seed packets for $1.00 this week. Limit 10 Lot of veggies and flowers too. :)
I have to try the peach jam recipe. And if I feel brave, try canning it as well...
This recipe bears repeating.............from your link :)
Butternut Squash Risotto
From Ina Garten’s “Barefoot Contessa Family Style”
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
* 1 butternut squash (2 pounds)
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
* 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
* 2 ounces pancetta, diced
* 1/2 cup minced shallots (2 large)
* 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (10 ounces)
* 1/2 cup dry white wine
* 1 teaspoon saffron threads
* 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, and cut it into 3/4-inch cubes. You should have about 6 cups. Place the squash on a sheet pan and toss it with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing once, until very tender. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the chicken stock in a small covered saucepan. Leave it on low heat to simmer.
In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the pancetta and shallots on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until the shallots are translucent but not browned. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 full ladles of stock to the rice plus the saffron, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir, and simmer until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue to add the stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry, then add more stock. Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 30 minutes total. Off the heat, add the roasted squash cubes and Parmesan. Mix well and serve.
[If they can grow pot underground, we should be able to grow food underground....Article also says grow in Semi Truck Trailers, good idea, haul your garden with you and always have food....true survival...
I am not sure if this struck me as funny, or a good idea..
granny]
Has photos:
http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readarticle.asp?articleid=26541&z=3
Underground grow house discovered
HENDRY COUNTY: Firefighters stumbled on a grow house while containing a 400 acre brush fire in Hendry County.
Authorities say they found the marijuana grow house under a structure on a tree farm near the area of Christopher Lane and Pioneer Plantation.
continued.
>>>Does corn really grow in even numbers of rows?<<<
Yep, just like people generally have 2 eyes, ears, etc.
It would be like betting that the next person you see will have 2 ears...
Don’t try it with shoepeg corn as they are so jumbled that you can’t tell...
yummmmm. I love risotto. And butternut squash. May as well combine them!
News from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 26, 2009
Release # 09-135
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 774-6208
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider to Fall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Handlebar Stems Used on Salsa Bicycles
Units: About 8,600
Importer: Salsa Bicycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard: The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: Salsa Bicycles has received three reports of handlebar stems breaking. One incident resulted in a rider suffering a broken wrist.
Description: This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word “Salsa” painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word “Salsa” painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75 through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm’s web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.
Sold by: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2007 through December 2008 for between $880 and $1870 for complete bikes. The aftermarket stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and via web sites from March 2008 through December 2008 for between $60 and $65.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Salsa Bicycles toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.salsacromotostem.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09135.html
Wait - perhaps that was silly to say. Does jam need to be canned in order to .... jell or whatever it is?
Just about a perfect combination :)
Need to go to grocery store.
Me too. I always have risott on hand, but need to get the squash. It’s on my list for when I go next week! I just hope I can find your post then. By then, this thread will have .... lots more posts!
Thomas McGinn’s Testimony on Protecting Animal and Public Health
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0600
Tom McGinn, Chief Veterinarian for the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Affairs, discusses issues associated with the Federal veterinary workforce leading up to and during catastrophic incidents.
Long and interesting read....
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/testimony_1235750352042.shtm
Conclusion:
Chairman Akaka, Ranking Member Voinovich, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you again for this opportunity to speak to you concerning the veterinary workforce within the Department of Homeland Security. I have made several recommendations to help reduce the veterinary shortage within the U.S. Government and I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize to this committee that a natural or intentional biological incident can quickly transition to a catastrophic incident. Veterinarians provide a critical capability to prepare, protect, respond, and recover from catastrophic incidents in our Nation. I urge this committee to take action to address the veterinary shortage now by requesting a veterinary workforce needs assessment, before a catastrophic incident occurs.
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