China Facing Twin Problems - Pigs and Corn Pests
I believe that we will definitely see bigger and bigger outbreaks of pests and illnesses as our global interconnected food network unravels. Looks like China is facing one such regional collapse.
The Massive ‘Pig Ebola’ Epidemic Will Give Trump Big Leverage In His Trade Standoff With China
While it is a article focused on economic issues of Trump's tariffs, to me it shines the light on the need to diversify my eating habits and food inputs to increase resilience. I'm already trying to cook more of my meals from fresh options as opposed to just nucing a processed meal in the microwave. My little veggie steamer is my biggest friend.
I'm also leaning towards only eating meat on the weekends. Cold cuts at the deli section have inched over $10 a pound now, and while its still cheaper to buy from there and make my own sandwiches than buy from a fast food place the convenience is getting expensive.
With the twin events of my early retirement next month, and as I expect a major economic downturn in the coming 18 months, I think its time to batten down the hatches and keep my powder dry.
mountainmoma
Tue, 08/27/2019 - 16:34
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Dinner left over for lunch
All my offspring have also taken up this habit, whatever was for dinner the night before, is lunch the next day. No planning required and less expensive.
Also, some food prep can be used in various ways, for example, a pot of garbanzo beans cooked on sunday can be used in minestrone soup one day ( with greens, canned or fresh tomatoes, and rice or pasta product, spices) , indian food like https://www.budgetbytes.com/chana-saag/ ( with greens, different spices, canned evap milk and served with rice or flat bread), made into hummus ( blender with oil, spices, vinegar and a bit of sesame seeds) to eat with flat bread, etc.... You can use one of the 5 minutes a day basic no-knead bread recipes and make a batch of bread dough that you store in teh refrigerator. One day you pinch some off for sweet rolls for breakfast, another day you roll a bit out for flat bread ( naan. Very easy, cast iron pan with a lid on it steams them perfectly, it is in the book ( 5 minutes a day)) use some for a loaf a bread and use the bread for breakfasts and along side soups during the week.
One of my offspring swears by garbanzo beans and kale. This one is still in college so is not gardening. Most meals feature one or both. If there is not enough protein, add garbanzos, if you are short on veggies and vitamins, add kale..... is this young persons motto and it works well