foraging

Yesterday I went out into the back yard and picked some dandelion greens. They are Small yet, but that is when they are best. I looked for Polk, but it isn't up yet. It won't be long before Polk starts appearing. Again, Polk is best when picked small or fairly young leaves can be gathered.

It got me thinking. No one in America should be starving. This little blue globe singing through space is abundant with greenery that is edible if you know what to glean from Mother Earth.

There are all kinds of "weeds" that are good to eat and are nutritious for the body human. You just know what to seek. A few very common "weeds" that are easy to identify are Narrow Dock, Chickweed, Nettles, Cattails, Mustard Greens, and Plantain. To this end find someone adept in foraging or go to the library and check out a good book that has good color plates that will show you what you can easily harvest, even in the city or your own backyard.

P. S. It is just about time for mushrooms.

While surfing I came across some picures of a tent city in California. there was a picture of a woman cooking over an open fire on the ground. Not only was this a dangerous way to cook it was wastefull of time and enenergy. Sparks fly and wood to burn is probably hard to come by; not all wood is efficient for cooking or heat. She probaly didn't know about Dekota Fire Pits and no one had showed her. It would be nice if someone with a smattering of survivial/camping knowledg would amble though these tent cities and show them "how to do It."