UK Supermarkets fear supplier meltdown!

[Jacqui D]

The discount stores in the uk are now supermarkets like ASDA, MORRISONS,LIDL,ALDI, they are selling there products at the fraction of the price such as the other stores TESCO'S, SAINSBURYS etc.
There profits are now up while the bigger known stores are facing a struggle to sell there products.
It's a good time to shop around, you can get some good buys.
While we are talking of these things let us not forget you Brits to stock up on candles, we have had hints of blackouts this winter it's better to be safe than sorry, with a threat of possible energy closure and a cold winter some say the coldest December for 30 years so far we need to stock up now and be prepared for such hardships.

And please not let us forget the old, if you have an old neighbour near you pay them a visit let them know that you are there for them if they need anything.
This time of year it is particularly hard on the aged, some never have any visitors for months on end and when the weather gets harsh they will not venture out so make there day give them a knock just to let them know you are around if they need you!

[stiros]

Originally Posted by Czymra

.......... What can one eat in today's forests of middle Europe, esp. in winter?

I think it is possible to eat green grass, but you can't swallow it, because then you will worn out the inside of the bowels.
You have to get rid of the fibres in it.
As I understand this is very wholesome, especially “wheat grass”.
Maybe it is possible to use pine-needle too.
I have tested Ann Wigmore diet a long time ago, to get rid of serious health problems.
I used a type of meat mincer to process the wheat grass to get the juice (or sap).
It is possible to find green grass under the snow.

Comments appreciated
stiros

[Czymra]

Originally Posted by stiros

I think it is possible to eat green grass, but you can't swallow it, because then you will worn out the inside of the bowels.
You have to get rid of the fibres in it.
As I understand this is very wholesome, especially “wheat grass”.
Maybe it is possible to use pine-needle too.
I have tested Ann Wigmore diet a long time ago, to get rid of serious health problems.
I used a type of meat mincer to process the wheat grass to get the juice (or sap).
It is possible to find green grass under the snow.

Comments appreciated
stiros

Thanks, that's the kind of advice I've been longing to hear. I have downloaded the ARMY survival book but I haven't checked it.
Grass soup... I can already taste it.

[Dantheman62]

Grass?? That's why cows have 5 stomachs, or 3, or however many, and we don't.

[stiros]

Originally Posted by Dantheman62

Grass?? That's why cows have 5 stomachs, or 3, or however many, and we don't.

I think “fibres” is hard to digest, so we shouldn't eat too much of it.
To my knowledge, I think an ordinary cow has 4 stomachs.
“Super green”
stiros

[Czymra]

Any other suggestions anyone? Bark, leaves, ants... stalking squirrels for nuts?

[Dantheman62]

HaHa, I can tell you from experience that squirrels taste just like chicken!

[Dakini]

From my understanding, humans cannot live on or digest grasses. The great famine in Ireland could have been avoided if we could eat it. Fine for cows, not for us. Grasses are used as fillers in most green drinks - there is one called Fruits N Greens by New Chapter that has no grass fillers. Email me if you are interested; I can get fellow members most every herb you need at 20% off.

Blessings,
Dakini

[Czymra]

Thanks so much but I'd really rather figure out how our ancestors survived the winter when they were still in 'hunter and gatherer' mode.

[EarthBowl]

Originally Posted by Czymra

Thanks so much but I'd really rather figure out how our ancestors survived the winter when they were still in 'hunter and gatherer' mode.

Hi I grow wheat grass and juice it. Healthy for you. I'm not sure how nutritional regular grass would be ? Its worth checking into.
Dandelion greens are excellent.. and grow great in my front yard.
Pine needle and pine bark are sources for vitamin c. ( I looked for a source as I am in the north and if there is ever a future transportation problem - and citrus fruits are unavailable we would need a Vit C option).

Look into sprouting- easy & healthy


This guy does videos on wild edibles on you tube. Great info
EatTheWeeds: Episode 58: Ground Cherries, Physalis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zft5mbWUlU

[EarthBowl]

Originally Posted by Czymra

T 'hunter and gatherer' mode.

probobly any animal they could catch, nuts, seeds easily carried & stored.... but like the squirrels they need to be collected and stored before winter.

[Czymra]

Cool. Thanks!

[WiNaDeYo]

I haven't heard anything about supermarket supply risks here in Italy, but I do know that a lot of big grocery stores are having big 50% off sales! Those that would or could stock up
should.

Here in Italy, there is a big boom in cooperatives called "Gruppi di Acquisto Solidale" or GAS. They have passed laws that recognize these private citizen buying groups as "consumers" and so their associations are not taxed, who promote local, biological and ethical consuming, obviously buying from local producers who are authorised to sell to the public. I am at the present looking into either joining a local GAS or starting up one in my community.

Peace and good will.

I'm noticing that canned goods and nonperishable items are doubling in price.