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Living the Country Lifestyle All-In-One For Dummies


Living the Country Lifestyle All-In-One For Dummies


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von: Tracy L. Barr

17,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 18.02.2009
ISBN/EAN: 9780470478943
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 696

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<i>Living the Country Lifestyle All-in-One For Dummies</i> features six books in one, including: <ul> <li>Country Cooking (cast-iron cooking, canning, pickling, and outdoor cooking, among other topics)</li> <li>Traditional Crafts (sheering animals and producing wool, knitting, hand sewing, patchwork and quilting, candle making)</li> <li>Kitchen Gardening (growing and caring for vegetables, herbs, and fruit)</li> <li>Outdoor Skills (camp skills, fishing, navigation, outdoor family fun)</li> <li>Raising Farm Animals (buying, housing, and raising animals, beekeeping)</li> <li>Natural Health (herbal remedies, an encyclopedia of herbs, and healing foods)</li> </ul>
<b>Introduction.</b> <p><b>Book I: Country Kitchen Skills.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Cast-Iron Cooking.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Canning and Preserving.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Preserving by Way of Pickling.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Drying Fruits and Other Foods.</p> <p>Chapter 5: Outdoor Cooking.</p> <p><b>Book II: Traditional Crafts.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Making Fabrics from Animal Fibers.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Knitting Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Hand-Sewing Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Patchwork and Quilting Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 5: Making Candles.</p> <p><b>Book III: Edible Gardening.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Planning Your Edible Garden.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Vegetables, Glorious Vegetables.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Spicing Things Up with Herbs.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Adding Fruits, Berries, and Nuts.</p> <p>Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Edible Garden.</p> <p><b>Book IV: Getting Outdoors.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Basic Camp Skills.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Map and Navigation Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Weathering the Outdoors.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Field Guide to Freshwater Fish (And How to Clean Them).</p> <p>Chapter 5: Outdoor Fun for Adults and Kids.</p> <p><b>Book V: Raising Farm Animals.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Selecting Farm Animals.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Acquiring Animals.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Caring for and Feeding Your Animals.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Providing Medical Attention.</p> <p>Chapter 5: Beginning Beekeeping.</p> <p><b>Book VI: Natural Health.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Healing Foods for Women and Men.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Making Your Own Herbal Teas, Tinctures, Oils, and Elixirs.</p> <p>Chapter 3: A to Z Guide to Common Herbs.</p> <p><b>Index.</b></p>
<p><b>Tracy Barr</b> is the coauthor of <i>Latin For Dummies</i> and contributor to <i>World War II For Dummies</i> and <i>Religion For Dummies</i>.</p>
<b>Slow down, save money, and simplify your life with these traditional methods</b> <p>Are you longing for a less frantic, more meaningful lifestyle? This friendly guide is packed with the time-tested skills and wisdom that have helped generations live simpler and more self-reliant lives. Whether you want to grow your own food, spend more time outdoors, or take a natural approach to health, this resource has everything you need to get back to the basics!</p> <ul> <li> <p>Cook a down-home meal — from cast-iron cooking and canning to drying fruits and outdoor cooking, get the skills you need to succeed in the kitchen</p> </li> <li> <p>Get crafty — discover the joy of knitting, hand sewing, candle making, quilting, and more</p> </li> <li> <p>Enjoy the fruits of your labor — grow and care for a bountiful, edible garden featuring vegetables, herbs, and fruit</p> </li> <li> <p>Explore the great outdoors — learn basic camping and survival skills and take part in activities the whole family will enjoy</p> </li> <li> <p>Raise your own farm animals — buy, house, and care for livestock and keep them as laborers, food sources, or pets</p> </li> <li> <p>Discover natural foods and remedies — live healthier as you make your own teas, tinctures, salves, and more</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Delicious recipes for homestyle meals</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on pickling and preserving foods</p> </li> <li> <p>Instruction on shearing animals and preparing fiber</p> </li> <li> <p>An introduction to growing your own food</p> </li> <li> <p>A field guide to identifying, catching, and preparing freshwater fish</p> </li> <li> <p>Outdoor fun for adults and kids</p> </li> <li> <p>The basics of beekeeping</p> </li> <li> <p>An A-to-Z guide to common herbs</p> </li> <li> <p>Home remedies for common ailments</p> </li> </ul>

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