[Artemisia] A New Discussion - SCA Skills in a Modern Plague

[Aghren the Brus]

As I have read these posts, I am reminded of a discussion I had with a friend on this subject. She felt she would be OK because she had a full set of the Foxfire books. I didn't mention it then but noted the difference between one who has the books and those who practice the skills. That fact holds true to our merry band. We practice these skills and share, not only the knowledge from our trials, successes and failures but also the fruits of these endeavors.
I would like the recommend a book on wild yeast for bread baking - "Classic Sourdough" by Ed Wood.  It is available from sourdo.com. Although I started reading about and practicing breadmaking 40 years ago, I learned more about dough culture, ingredients and yeast in the first 52 pages than ever before. I highly recommend it. Another book I would recommend is "Back to Basics" from (believe it or not) Better Homes and Gardens. 
But above all, I highly recommend practicing these skills before they are needed.  And, there will most likely not be the availibility of the internet to look them up even if you have alternative power sources...

As always,
Aggie

 
After you graduate from school, everything becomes a story problem.