Adapting the Irish diet... question

[CatInTheHenHouse]

One thing that garden produce doesn't have in abundance is... calories. Yes, potatoes and corn aren't really "diet" foods, but they don't provide a lot of calories.

So when you're stocking up, get some quality fats too. Olive oil, peanut oil, avocado oil, etc. They are (relatively) shelf stable.

You said calories and I immediately thought sugar…honey and maple syrup.

 

[Sally PB]

You said calories and I immediately thought sugar…honey and maple syrup.

Good point! But they don't supply essential fatty acids. That's what I should have said is lacking, not just calories.

 

[nao57]

Then.... yeah, rice and beans are a better choice, IMO, than milk and potatoes. But you can grow a lot of the vegetables I mentioned on an acre or half-acre of land and a goat will provide the milk.

Thank you very much.

 

[nao57]

Thanks to the other commenters. I hope we all stay self sufficient.

 

[Sally PB]

I hope we all stay self sufficient.

Or as close to it as possible.

Another thing I like is barter!

 

[tripletfeb]

Or as close to it as possible.

Another thing I like is barter!

One thing my husband and I have stocked up on is little bottles of liquor. Great for barter for things I might not have but need