This book has evolved from a collection of our family recipes to an exploration of how far into self-sufficiency we can take our food and homecare. In a time where we have all kinds of modern conveniences and information, there are skills and knowledge that are disappearing. It is our hope that this book will help keep some of these old ways alive. Much of the knowledge and recipes come from our own trials and successes. Other information has been collected and researched for future needs, as this is a resource book for our family too.'The Self-Sufficient Kitchen' has a strong homegrown, homemade and low carbohydrate focus, but is full of information and recipes for anyone wanting to live a more self-sufficient life.I am really looking forward to having this book on my kitchen shelf, no more sifting through piles of papers and searching clear files for the info we need!I hope it is as useful for you as it will be for us.'The Self-Sufficient Kitchen' will be sprial bound so it lies flat, so much easier when you're busy in the kitchen!