The Chateau – The Practical Self-Sufficiency Book

Giving a modern twist to age-old techniques, this book by James Strawbridge shows how to master 25 different cooking and preserving processes, from fermenting to cheese making, hot smoking to sourdough baking

Want to save on your fuel bills? Ready to grow your own, reduce your carbon footprint, and take the self-sufficient plunge?

Sharing their experiences, tips and techniques, they’ll provide all the step-by-step advice you need for successful eco projects, large and small. Learn to grow your own vegetables and fruit, make your own homebrew, raise chickens, try foraging for wild food, and more. Each undertaking is realistic, achievable and sustainable. You won’t need to go the whole hog – just pick and mix to suit your needs, for long-lasting dividends.