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I am mad on pulses/legumes here too. Dahl, chili made with kidney beans, lentil bolagnaisey stuff for pasta, chickpea patties, dips. I have just finished reading Diet for a Small Planet actually and think it has a lot of food for thought but my resources for recipes seem to be better than those of ...

Wow! That's quite a bit of work

Jim, you are so right My mother lived by that book.

Thanks for the warm welcome, folks. Frozenthunderbolt, definately food for thought. I do trade skills and barter when I can, a way of life here :icon_smile: Ski season is what brings money to the area. Especially when winter lasts about six months :shock: Lots of people have small businesses, choppi...

A staple in my pantry would be dried beans. Originally from the south (Texas), the large hispanic population know how to make a little go a long way. Bean soup, refried beans are especially versatile. Refried beans are cooked beans (usually Pinto) that are smashed to a course consistency. You can sp...

Enjoy your site very much. I live in a small rural town in Vermont. Oldest son is in college and youngest in high school. Being frugal and careful with money is a way of life for me. Learning to forage and can are goals :icon_smile: Work at the local hardware store (though this will be closing soon)...