Prepping for a Pandemic - Thread 16

[Sprayitall]

I don’t know why another thread hasn’t been created yet , so here you go. Now as we prep ourselves to the peak of this pandemic, let’s all face it together and appreciate how fragile our lives are and how we need each other to survive and flourish.

[Sprayitall]

Because no one created one yet, have gone ahead to create the next thread. Feel free to continue this thread and post. Thank you. Hope everyone is staying safe. Attached a link to thread 17

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/preppers/3879287-Prepping-amidst-Pandemic-Thread-17

[Whatthefoxgoingon]

Very sorry for your loss Neome

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

Im so sorry Neome.

[Sprayitall]

@Neome I’m so, so sorry to hear about your dad. May you find some much needed strength, hope and faith during these tough times. 💐

[Oxyiz]

Oh I've just seen your post on the homesteading thread - I'm so, so sorry to hear about your dad.

[Oxyiz]

I must have hidden this thread somehow - I assumed no one was posting on it as it dropped out of my Threads I'm On.

Are you okay Neome?

[Neome]

May I quietly suggest prepping for bereavement.

[Sprayitall]

I think we are nearing the end of this thread. Anyone please feel free to continue it. Thank you

[Sprayitall]

Ps: That yoghurt is wow. Looks more like the curd I was saying the other day. I think I will try that tomorrow as I have some double cream left.

[Sprayitall]

@Weedsnseeds1 any jaggery is fine but sugarcane one tastes sweeter, so ideal if you would like to add some ice. Feel free to taste and adjust the amount of jaggery for sweetness. If it’s too sweet you can’t drink lots. This drink is supposed to be an aphrodisiac, internally cools our body, has all minerals needed, rich in iron to prevent anaemia, a thirst quencher that calms a sore throat etc. Some even add a little nutmeg and tulsi leaves (all that are optional) edible camphor adds that “hits the spot” feeling with a seemingly pleasant aroma but it’s an acquired taste as well. personally I don’t prefer it much either. Add more lemon if you prefer it tangy.

[Weedsnseeds1]

And I havd all the ingredients for your drink, except camphor ( which you said was optional anyway) so will give that z try once I havd enough fridge space to chill it!
Do I use palm jaggery or just sugar cane jaggery?

[Weedsnseeds1]

I think I would go for the delivery, if I were you. Get it while you know you can, as long as it will bd used.
I threw the dregs of the double cream from the cheesecake in my latest batch of yoghurt. It's turned out to have amazing firm curds, and looks like clotted cream!

[Sprayitall]

@weeds I’m based in Milton Keynes. The numbers are way off so I couldn’t decide if I should go ahead with the delivery. I might need few top ups because of stock rotation. A local friend was saying it’s better if you get deliveries now than to schedule them later by next week or so. I have a veggie box that’s to be delivered tomorrow and this grocery slot delivery that’s scheduled day after. So lot of wiping to be done I think. Never thought going ahead with a grocery delivery will become a tough decision like this. Glad I found a cardamom fan like me. My mum loves cloves and carries it in her handbag always. She used them as a mouth freshener occasionally after lunch at work. I’m used to that smell when she got home as well. :)

[Weedsnseeds1]

I am also a cardamon fan. Also cloves, I know they are strong flavoured, but something about them. Maybe it's because my father was a dentist, so always smelt slightly of cloves when he got home from work?!

[Weedsnseeds1]

Wood apple, from your description, tastes a lot like medlar then. Medlar also has a slightly perfumed note, a bit musky.
Where are you based? London?
The cases are still going up, I think.
Problem is, if you are London, Birmingham or other hot spot, it is a toss up between avoiding contact as more cases, or risking a supply chain breakdown as more drivers, warehouse workers etc get sick or have to self isolate if someone in their family is ill.
It's a tough one.

[Sprayitall]

@Weedsnseeds1 Wood Apple is very different to custard apple. Wood apple has a hard outer shell and the pulp is usually made into jams or condiments for elaborate lunches. It’s tastes a bit like tamarind -more like raisin and sweet tamarind together but has lot of tiny crunchy seeds.
I really wanted few important bits from the supermarket delivery but the number of cases are making me really worried. I think I should brave them and order anyway. A friend suggested to go ahead with the delivery because anyways he stores will be closed this Sunday and limited hours this Monday so the chance of getting infected by things stands lesser than usual weekend which sounds valid but still is kind of worrying as I think it’s the peak now?

Happy Easter everyone !

[Sprayitall]

Not sure why the picture isn’t attached. So attaching one.

[Sprayitall]

@Weedsnseeds1 wow you are an amazing baker I should say! That cake looks lovely.. Cardamom is my soul spice I should say. Some might feel it’s a bit strong for their palette but just one or two pods is normally enough. Cardamom tea is my favourite drink.. another soul refreshing drink is “paanagam” a refreshing summer cooler. soak 1/2 cup of powdered jaggery for 15 minutes in 3 cups of water and filter it for impurities with a tea strainer. Add couple of Green cardamom pods, 1 tsp of lemon and a pinch of dry ginger powder. Add a very tiny pinch of edible camphor (optional) , chill and drink. Jaggery is rich in iron and this drink is safe for everyone. made some chocolate tiffin yesterday with few digestives. No bake easy recipe - dd loves to help.

[Ineedabreak19]

Oh thank you! We've got our wedding anniversary coming up soon so will try it out then.

[Weedsnseeds1]

And pour not poor. My typing is getting worse!

[Weedsnseeds1]

Pint, not ping!

[Weedsnseeds1]

It's a bit of a mishmash of different recipes. Base just normal crushed biscuits and butter. I used ginger nuts, because that's what I had, but having tasted it, it was a bit overpowering, digestives would be better.
About 200g of soft cheese, 50g sugar, half pint double cream, rosewater, ground cardamom.
Whip cream, beat together the oheese and other ingredients. Fold together, gold in toasted, chopped pistachios.
Put filling on base, chill.
Then rosewater, gelatin, sugar and food colouring to make about 1 ping jelly. Let it really cool until starting yk thicken, then gently poor on chilled cheesecake. Back in fridge for a couple of hours.
Decorate.

[Ineedabreak19]

@Weedsnseeds1 that rose & pistachio cheesecake looks amazing. May I have the recipe please? Thank you.

[Weedsnseeds1]

Rose and pistachio cheesecake, made with some more labneh

[Weedsnseeds1]

Medlar is a bit like sweet tamarind. Not eaten wood apple, is it like custard apple?