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So, the Credit Crunch. Funny to think that when Bean Sprouts began its sabbatical at the end of August, the credit crunch was part of the lesser-read financial news. Now it seems like it's on the front page every day. Today, for example, the announcement that Britain has officially entered an economic downturn and in all probability is in recession. So how can the Bean Sprouts archives help?Well there is a wealth of articles in the archives tagged "frugal" which can help anyone who is tightening their financial belt. By far the most popular is How to Make Greek Yogurt, and if you don't like the Greek stuff you can also find out how to make regular yogurt and how to make Philadelphia-type soft cheese. You might also want to check out the very popular How To Get Started With Chickens - Part 1 , Part 2 and Part 3.
It's also worth looking at the posts tagged "foraging" to find out if you can pick any leaves, fruits, nuts, berries or mushrooms and get food for free. You can also find out how to make them into wine, jam, liqueurs, chutney and so on.
You might also consider signing up to Freecycle or one of the alternatives. You might want to join the Freeconomy community.
For a more general discussion of using your brain to reduce overconsumption without hardship, check out Money-Saving Toothpaste Tip, and if you're feeling blue and deprived then watch The Story of Stuff and console yourself that by saving money, you're also saving the planet. Find out Why You Should Know Your Hourly Pay. And if you're wondering why we're all in this mess in the first place, find out what sustainability means and think about why anybody could seriously expect that the economy can keep on growing forever.
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8 comments:
I am SO glad you are back! Hugs all the way from New England!
Do you think one can get that soft type of goat's cheese if one substitutes long-life goat's milk for cow's milk in your soft cheese / yogurt recipe ?
It depends what you mean by "that soft type of goat's cheese"? You'll certainly get some kind of soft goat's cheese. Try it and see.
I'll skip the Yoghurt thanks.
Tell me how to make beer.
About time you are back! We missed you! Now I need to try the yogurt/cheese!
I've made soft cheese often, but never yogurt...I'll have to try that soon. Thanks for all the tips; I really enjoy reading your blog.
Check, check and check. I want to look into chickens this year although I'm intimidated by the idea of building a coop. My building skills are nil to none, but I think it would be fun to forage the building materials and make a hodgepodgy shelter. I wouldn't want to turn into a chicken slum lord.
Have you ever made other types of cheese like mozzarella?
The team at www.BeMoreEco.com are all feeling the credit crunch, an therefore we do appricate the comments and excellent ideas you have mentioned. we look forward to more ideas.
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