Garden-fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs still warm from the hen, a storecupboard packed with pickles, chutneys and jams and a feeling of being really in tune with the seasons ...these are the notions that drive many people to take their first steps towards self sufficiency. You will also be cutting down on food miles, reducing your reliance on supermarkets and you will know exactly what goes into your food. Even with an average-sized back garden, you can raise a host of produce. Start with a fruit and vegetable plot and, with the practical advice in this book, you'll soon grow in knowledge and confidence. You may want to enlarge your plot or keep a few chickens, a goat, or even a pig. You'll also find advice on conserving energy and water and even generating electricity.

Self Sufficiency Manual

Alison Candlin

Bloomsbury UK

We all know candies are irresistible, but did you know they can be good for you? Here are more than 50 simple recipes that all contain fruits ,herbs, spices or even flowers that are fresh &amp; give a hit of health-boosting ingredients &amp; other active healing ingredients. Make &amp; enjoy guilt-free candies, created with only natural ingredients: there are no artificial sweeteners, harmful additives or synthetic colorings. Clear step-by-step instructions for all the key candy-making techniques, from preparing a basic sugar syrup to pulling candy, crystallizing fruit &amp; perfecting simple, but effective chocolate work. Cut own on over-the-counter treatment for coughs, colds, indigestion &amp; more with sweets that all contain an active ingredient that can help to soothe or cure a common ailment. Irresistible recipes to make all your candy store favorites at home: smooth chocolate peppermint creams, luxurious truffles, rose &amp; violet creams, fruit jellies, barley sugar twists, creamy fudge &amp; more.

Mother Nature's Candy Cookbook

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Discover the power of herbs to transform your health and well-being with The Herb Companion, an essential reference book for selecting, preparing and using a variety of herbs. This beautifully illustrated guide sets out everything you need to know about over 50 different herbs in a clear and easy-to-understand directory. From familiar favorites like basil and thyme, to the unusual tansy and feverfew, this useful resource will show you the benefits of each herb-with effective remedies, delicious recipes and fresh cosmetics.

The Herb Companion

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The Spice Companion is the essential reference book for using spices to improve your health and well-being, as well as add flavor to your dishes. This beautifully illustrated guide sets out everything you need to know about the culinary, medical and cosmetic uses of more than 50 spices in a clear and easy-to-understand directory. Featuring culinary classics, such as saffron and coriander, as well as more unusual spices, such as nigella and cassia-this fascinating book explores their historical origins, modern uses and healing properties.

The Spice Companion

With Truly Scrumptious Natural Sweets, make and enjoy sweets without the guilt, created with only natural ingredients and no artificial sweeteners, harmful additives or colorings.

Truly Scrumptious Natural Sweets: Deliciously indulgent treats made with natural ingredients

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