After publishing two articles over the past two weeks on the unfolding worldwide food crisis and the need to build up our emergency food reserves, I’ve been fielding questions from several readers about what they should do in their particular situations. I thought the answers I gave them might be of wider interest. One reader… Continue reading Readers’ questions answered on emergency food and other reserves
Tag: Food and Drink
No s***, Sherlock!
I’ve watched people try to throw their weight around with serving staff. It seldom ends well, as Stephan Pastis reminds us. Click the image to be taken to a larger version at the comic strip’s Web page. Peter
Food inflation and scarcity: another blogger weighs in
I’ve annoyed some readers by harping on about likely food shortages and even famines (although I think the latter will be more in the Third World than the First World – but that’s not guaranteed). I wrote two lengthy articles on the subject last week, and they’re still attracting more readers than usual. I… Continue reading Food inflation and scarcity: another blogger weighs in
The global food crisis – some people still don’t get it
I’ve been trying to explain in previous articles (most recently last Monday) just how bad the world food situation has become. However, it seems a lot of people just don’t get it. I get e-mails and comments from readers complaining that I’m being unduly alarmist, even when I link to sources for my facts. … Continue reading The global food crisis – some people still don’t get it
Food, food, food – or the lack thereof…
I tell you, folks, the food supply situation is starting to get seriously scary. Just in the past few weeks, we’ve seen the initial impact of the removal of Russian and Ukrainian wheat and other crops from the world food market. It’s already having a drastic effect on the Middle East and North Africa,… Continue reading Food, food, food – or the lack thereof…
A useful kitchen chart
Have you ever run out of salad dressing just before you needed it? I have, and I sometimes haven’t had time to get to the shops, because of cooking other things. Here’s a handy chart to show you how to make your own salad dressings in case of need. Click the image for a… Continue reading A useful kitchen chart
Brace for impact. Food and natural resources look to be “going critical”.
Michael Yon warns: PanFaWar [Pandemic, Famine, War] is Here Chances are extremely high of tens or hundreds of millions dying of PanFaWar in next several years. Notice they blame Putin for the lot. The reality is that this elective war creates additive stresses that can, and likely will, lead to toppling of governments. Mass… Continue reading Brace for impact. Food and natural resources look to be “going critical”.
“The Great Pyramid of Cheese”
I’m obliged to Francis at Liberty’s Torch for posting this very funny summary of the cheese market. On one evening not too long ago, a friend of mine, who has an extensive extended family, was dining with most of them. Included were several pre-teens. The bill of fare was, as is common… Continue reading “The Great Pyramid of Cheese”
From Michael Yon, another reminder of why you should be stocking up
We’ve mentioned Michael Yon’s calls to stock up on food and other essential supplies on several occasions in these pages. Now he provides two images that illustrate the extent of the problem in most stores today. Click either image for a larger view. He calls it “commie stocking”, and warns: This is how they… Continue reading From Michael Yon, another reminder of why you should be stocking up
Road trip today. Blogging will resume tomorrow.
I’ve spent the weekend with a group of other North Texas Troublemakers in Amarillo, doing research for future books and collaborating on marketing and advertising efforts. Tomorrow (Monday) we’ll be heading for home, traveling via Wellington in the Panhandle to visit the coffee shop of well-known cowboy chef Kent Rollins. Sadly, having just got… Continue reading Road trip today. Blogging will resume tomorrow.