Is the beginning of a catastrophe? The little farm cook is raising a family with a full warehouse.

The bark of willow is smoother than the bark of other trees. It is not as rough and grooved as some other trees, and is relatively easier to handle when collecting.

When Cheng Yuntao first cut the bark, Zhou Xiufang was shocked. She thought that the opportunity given by the immortal had expired and the whole family had to start chewing the bark again.

He even dared to come forward to correct me, saying that willow bark tastes bitter and is not as delicious as elm bark.

Cheng Yuntao was left in a state of confusion, and she kept trying to comfort him, saying that she just wanted to get some willow bark as raw material, and that she was not so short of food that she had to chew on the bark.

After the explanation was clear, Zhou Xiufang breathed a sigh of relief. After all, it was so hard to finally stop going hungry. No one wanted to go back to the days of hunger and cold in the past.

The cut willow bark needs to be spread out in a well-ventilated and sunny place to dry for several days until the bark becomes dry before proceeding to the next step.

After the willow bark is completely dry, Cheng Yuntao uses tools to chop it into pieces of even size.

Don't underestimate this step. The right size can ensure that the tannin components in the bark can be more fully dissolved when the tanning solution is prepared later.

When preparing the tanning solution, place the chopped bark in a large vat and add clean water in a certain proportion. The amount of clean water should be enough to immerse the fur to be tanned.

Then use a wooden stick or stirring tool to stir and soak the bark and water in the container for a long time. During the soaking process, the tannins in the bark will gradually dissolve in the water.

Once the tanning solution is prepared, the prepared fur can be carefully placed into it. As the solution soaks and time passes, the structure of the fur gradually changes.

The originally stiff fibers of the fur begin to become loose and elastic under the action of tannins, making it more comfortable and soft.

Cheng Yuntao used all the furs she had obtained to tannage, without leaving out a single piece. Thanks to these, they were able to spend a warm winter.

After winter is over, you can put these clothes away properly and wear them for ten or eight years without any problem.

Even if you encounter any trouble one day and the funds on hand are insufficient to make ends meet, you can pawn these coats. After all, they are made of high-quality fur materials and still have some value.

As for the cave, Cheng Yuntao also made a lot of preparations. Not only did he pile up the firewood for heating, but he also made the bedding thicker.

This winter is no longer difficult for them.

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Now that the body is warm, the stomach naturally cannot be left behind.

Cheng Yuntao hummed a little tune happily and put the pork shank into the pot to stew.

After the water boils, carefully skim off the blood foam, then add onion, ginger, garlic and rice wine to season slightly to enhance the flavor, then turn to high heat and continue stewing.

As time went by, the pork shank was cooked to perfection. The clear water in the pot had turned into a pale white soup with oil floating on it, and large bubbles were bubbling around in it.

She scooped out a spoonful to taste its saltiness. The delicious flavor instantly bloomed on the tip of her tongue, making her tongue melt, and the pores all over her body dilated.

Seeing her trying the new food, the two children couldn't hold back their cravings and crowded over to eat.

"Sister, give us a taste too."

Seeing that the soup was already boiling, Cheng Yuntao reduced the heat to a low heat and simmered it for a while. Then he turned around and took a few empty bowls and filled them with some bone soup so that everyone could taste it first.

"Be careful, it's hot, drink slowly."

Having experienced the burn on his tongue before, Cheng Jingzhu was much more obedient this time. He blew on the soup bowl again and again. When he felt it was not so hot anymore, he took a sip carefully along the edge of the bowl.

When you take a sip of the pork bone soup, the first thing you feel is warmth.

The flavor is rich and mellow, which is the pure meat aroma released after the leg bones have been stewed for a long time. Since no unnecessary seasonings are added, the taste is rich and pure without any interference from other flavors.

The soup has a thick texture and has a distinctly dense feel as it flows through the mouth. When swallowed, the fresh fragrance and sweetness flow down the throat, leaving a feeling of warmth and satisfaction.

After his mouth adapted to the temperature, Cheng Jingzhu swallowed faster.

"what--"

After drinking a bowl of hot pork bone soup, Cheng Jingzhu couldn't help but let out a satisfied sigh. In comparison, Cheng Yueli's eating manners were much more elegant, but she also finished the bowl of soup very quickly.

“Delicious!”

"I feel warm all over, and even my fingers are hot." Cheng Yueli stretched out her little hands, opened and closed them like a kitten kneading milk.

Cheng Yuntao smiled, took the bowl of soup and handed it to her grandmother Zhou Xiufang.

"Grandma, warm your hands first, and then drink it slowly when it's no longer hot."

"Hey, okay, okay."

Zhou Xiufang held a bowl of soup and sat by the fire to keep warm. The steam rising from the soup spread in front of her eyes, and her face looked softer in the mist.

After the heat dissipated, he took a sip of the soup, his throat rolling gently, and the smile on his face deepened.

Cheng Yuntao returned to the stove and found that the white bone marrow in the shank had been cooked out and was floating slowly with the bubbles. Her eyes lit up. This was a rare delicacy.

She carefully scooped it up, put it into her mouth, and rolled it lightly with the tip of her tongue, letting the bone marrow swirl in her mouth a few times before slowly swallowing it. She felt the taste was sticky and the aroma was overflowing.

When the weather is cold, hot pot is the most suitable choice. You can enjoy the meat and drink the delicious hot soup, which is extremely comfortable.

Cheng Yuntao had already prepared various meat rolls and offal for boiling, but meat alone was not enough, and some juicy vegetables were also needed. The combination of meat and vegetables would make the meal more enjoyable.

She returned to her portable farm and picked some fresh vegetables. Besides leafy greens, potatoes, radishes, and various mushrooms were also essential for hot pot.

After all the ingredients were prepared, the whole table was filled to the brim, it was so beautiful.

The bone soup made from this marrow bone can be preserved for a long time and used as a soup after just one boil if the quantity is large. It is a great choice for cooking noodles or soaking rice.

When making hot pot today, you only need to scoop out a few spoonfuls and continue to boil the rest as it is.

When Cheng Yuntao was stewing the pork bone soup, she stuffed a few big sweet potatoes under the stove. There was no need to add firewood, and she just relied on the embers to slowly simmer and roast them. When the time was right, the sweet potatoes would become soft, sweet and delicious. It was so blissful to have this late at night in the cold winter.

When Cheng Yuntao had prepared everything and was ready to have a big meal, he suddenly heard a familiar voice from outside the cave.

"Miss Yuntao!"