Subj : New England style volcanic winter dishes
To : Nigel Reed
From : Carol Shenkenberger
Date : Fri Mar 01 2024 18:46:35
Re: New England style volcanic winter dishes
By: Nigel Reed to All on Fri Mar 01 2024 02:37 pm
> Hi all,
>
> THis might be a strange request but here goes.
>
> I have a friend writing a book about a future New England (area of the USA)
> which people have greenhouses but limited space. Large animals are mostly go
> There are some cows but are few and far between.
>
> Fish, rabbit, chicken are available. Goat, pig, venison are rare and a
> specialty.
>
> There is no overseas trade, so anything that cannot be grown in the US clima
> would not be available. Local trade is limited.
>
> Now they mention a volcanic winter that lasted 10 years so whatever could
> survive a cold climate. Yeah, it gets more difficult, that's why I'm reachin
> out the Internet Cooking brain-trust! :)
>
> So, post your best New England volcanic winter dishes and you may be publish
Calcium water
One of the big basics that diet will be low on is calcium. Fresh rain water is
the best source but free flowing water works well, Take rinsed egg shells (up
to 18) and simmer for 30 minutes then turn off. Let completely cool for 2
hours. Remove eggshells and crush, adding to compost pile for any remaining
calcium for plants. Industries that crush clam shels for calcium pills will
thrive.
