Preppers are telling us that our way of life might change drastically in the near future. They warn that the mod cons we all enjoy every day might disappear in a flash of disintegrating grid. Not only light and hot water but gas pumps may go down. Without gas pumps, the big trucks that keep the grocery stores stocked won't run. So how will you get your food? Well, knowing the wild foods of California might help.
Food, of course, either grows - like a plant - or lives all around - like deer and rabbits or oysters and sea bass. To get the animal kind, you'll need to have some weapons and know how to use them. For small game, you can set snares rather than depend on bullets or arrows. Anyone who has seen the 'Hunger Games' - or better yet, read the books - knows that those who can hunt have a great advantage.
Not just hunting for game, either. Remember that it was a bright dandelion that triggered memories for Katniss. Her father had taught her about edible plants before his death in a mine explosion. The fact that she realized that plants growing in the meadow and the forest could feed her family brought her hope and fired her determination.
Perhaps you're pretty sure you wouldn't make it as a hunter. Maybe even the idea of fishing puts you off. Well, being a vegetarian isn't all that bad; in fact, it's already popular in California.
After all, almost anyone can pluck up a green plant or pick a ripe berry. Of course, it's helpful if you know which are good to eat or which might make you sick (or worse). And plants are not hard to find. Dandelions grow everywhere, even in city lots. So do nutritious nettles and wild onions, and many ornamental flowers are edible.
Check out informative websites and books both old and new for tips on finding plants that have all the vitamins, minerals, and health-boosting nutrients you need. Many authors give instructions on how to prepare things like acorns (the Native Americans knew how to get rid of the bitterness before grinding them for flour). Dandelions are a great spring tonic. You can find recipes for cooking plants in soups and stews, as well as guidelines for eating some raw.
It's fun to learn about living off the land, even if you're never unfortunate enough to need to do so. It gives a feeling of independence and a bit of control over the future. The child in all of us likes to move through the woods like an Indian, scour the beaches for mussels and other California delicacies, and know which plants make good soap, good wine, or good eating.
California has mild weather in many areas, which means game is plentiful and plants can grow year-round. It also has a vast seacoast, home to sea bass, mussels, sea grapes, and many other delicacies. Live in the mountains? You can find berries, wild grapes, nuts, and edible fungi there. Even the desert has its treasures. You just need to know how to find them and use them.
Food, of course, either grows - like a plant - or lives all around - like deer and rabbits or oysters and sea bass. To get the animal kind, you'll need to have some weapons and know how to use them. For small game, you can set snares rather than depend on bullets or arrows. Anyone who has seen the 'Hunger Games' - or better yet, read the books - knows that those who can hunt have a great advantage.
Not just hunting for game, either. Remember that it was a bright dandelion that triggered memories for Katniss. Her father had taught her about edible plants before his death in a mine explosion. The fact that she realized that plants growing in the meadow and the forest could feed her family brought her hope and fired her determination.
Perhaps you're pretty sure you wouldn't make it as a hunter. Maybe even the idea of fishing puts you off. Well, being a vegetarian isn't all that bad; in fact, it's already popular in California.
After all, almost anyone can pluck up a green plant or pick a ripe berry. Of course, it's helpful if you know which are good to eat or which might make you sick (or worse). And plants are not hard to find. Dandelions grow everywhere, even in city lots. So do nutritious nettles and wild onions, and many ornamental flowers are edible.
Check out informative websites and books both old and new for tips on finding plants that have all the vitamins, minerals, and health-boosting nutrients you need. Many authors give instructions on how to prepare things like acorns (the Native Americans knew how to get rid of the bitterness before grinding them for flour). Dandelions are a great spring tonic. You can find recipes for cooking plants in soups and stews, as well as guidelines for eating some raw.
It's fun to learn about living off the land, even if you're never unfortunate enough to need to do so. It gives a feeling of independence and a bit of control over the future. The child in all of us likes to move through the woods like an Indian, scour the beaches for mussels and other California delicacies, and know which plants make good soap, good wine, or good eating.
California has mild weather in many areas, which means game is plentiful and plants can grow year-round. It also has a vast seacoast, home to sea bass, mussels, sea grapes, and many other delicacies. Live in the mountains? You can find berries, wild grapes, nuts, and edible fungi there. Even the desert has its treasures. You just need to know how to find them and use them.
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