Part of our goals in moving and in my teaching part time (or full time if a job happens but I'm planning for part time) is to be able to figure out how to live in a more DIY manner.
Since we've been in Chicago, we have acquired some funny skills. I figured out how to make jams, jelly, and preserves. We brew our own beer (so far: Pale, Nut Brown, Porter, Highland Heavy, and as of yesterday, a Belgian Trippel). I knit and crochet and have now made real clothing (sweaters!). I sew, albeit not well. My newest ventures in the works: goat cheese, yogurt, and mustard. I would love to figure out how to make profit off of these ventures. Keep an eye on my handmades for kids sister blog: http://knogginknits.blogspot.com/
Naturally, there is an inclination to growing our own food. Scott sent this link to me earlier and I thought that I would share it. It's ingenious, really. I can't wait to give it a try once we've landed.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125504307
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Tim & I just heard the same article about window farming over the weekend. It sounds incredible, and Tim's drawing up measurements for how to do this. Also, I'd like to hear more about making your own goat cheese!
ReplyDeleteI'll be learning the art of making cheese in my Garde Manger class this fall, we'll be able to compare notes!
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