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

The cold winter is gradually fading away, and the remaining ice is broken into trickles under the warm sun. The biting north wind of the past has now lost its strength, leaving only a slight chill, as if bidding farewell to the old year.

In the fields, the white snow gradually melted, and the exposed earth was still somewhat moist; on the ridges of the fields, the dead grass was still rustling in the wind, but a hint of new green was already showing at its roots.

In the ancient village, the winter silence was quietly broken.

The smoke rising from the chimneys was softer and more graceful than usual, echoing the gradually warming east wind. Behind the half-open wooden doors, a few early plum trees had already opened their buds, their subtle winter fragrance attracting bees and butterflies to explore in the lingering chill.

In the streets and alleys, pedestrians' footsteps slowed down, their cotton-padded clothes grew thinner, and their expressions relaxed. In the distance, the market place had also become lively, with freshly picked wild vegetables and first-blooming spring flowers placed in baskets, waiting to be sold.

Everywhere is filled with the vitality and hope of spring.

After a snowy winter, the green spring finally arrived. Cheng Yuntao originally wanted to pack up in the next few days and take his family to Junhua, but unfortunately, the spring rain came again.

The roads were slippery in rainy days and the mountain roads were difficult to walk on. In addition, grandma was old and could not stand the cold, so Cheng Yuntao had to put the plan on hold for a while.

Just wait until the continuous rainy season ends before setting off.

Cheng Yuntao doesn't like rainy days very much because she can't do many things. She can neither go to the valley to search for herbs and wild fruits, nor can she dry goods.

One of the few activities I did was probably standing at the entrance of the valley and staring at the rain in the distance.

The soft spring rain falls continuously, hitting the fallen leaves that have accumulated over the years in the valley. The fallen leaves tremble slightly, making a slight rustling sound.

The stream in the valley was originally a gurgling stream, but now due to the continuous influx of spring rain, the water level gradually rose and the flow became more turbulent.

The rain fell into the stream, and the splashing water intertwined with each other, turning into a misty mist, lingering above the water surface.

The rocks remain motionless in the rain, but the raindrops seep into the cracks in the rocks. The moss on the rocks becomes brighter after the long drought, and the green seems to be flowing.

This continuous spring rain never stops.

Finally, when Cheng Yuntao was about to feel like she was going moldy, the long rainy season finally came to an end.

After a winter of consumption, a lot of the vegetables, fruits and livestock in the portable farm were consumed, and it was necessary to go down the mountain to purchase some new seeds and cubs to replenish them.

Although the portable farm is good, the products in it are not inexhaustible. This is also one of the important reasons that prompted Cheng Yuntao to go down the mountain.

However, she was already very satisfied to be able to help the whole family get through this most difficult winter.

Just like the scene when he went up the mountain a few months ago, Cheng Yuntao took away everything that could be used in the cave, and the surroundings suddenly became much emptier.

When I buy a new house in Junhua City, I will definitely be short of pots, pans, and other household items. Instead of spending money to buy them later, it is better to bring them all from the beginning. After all, I don't have to carry these things on my back; I can just move them to the portable farm.

Before setting off, Cheng Yuntao made some rice noodle and vegetable dumplings as dry food for her on the way.

There used to be a lot of bottles and jars placed next to the stove. Cheng Yuntao walked around here every day. Now it has suddenly become so empty, and she is really a little uncomfortable.

To make rice noodle and vegetable dumplings, you need to take extremely white rice, wash it carefully and drain the water, grind it into powder and sift out the fine powder, place it in a large bowl, and set aside a bowl for later use.

First pour cold water into the pot and bring it to a boil. Then sprinkle the reserved bowl of rice noodles evenly into the pot. After it becomes a thin paste, pour it into a large basin and stir it evenly until it forms lumps.

Then place it in a very clean hot pot, stir and knead it repeatedly with force, take out an appropriate amount after kneading, and roll it into the dough for vegetable dumplings. It has excellent texture and will not break easily even if rolled to the right thickness.

In order to make a thin and transparent dough, the rice flour dough should be prepared to be a little harder and not too soft.

If it cannot be made in one go, just cover it tightly with a damp cloth and leave it overnight. It will still maintain its good quality and will not spoil.

Furthermore, you can stir-fry the rice noodles in batches, but be careful not to stir-fry them until they are too yellow.

To make the filling, you can use mustard greens, radish, and green garlic, and stir-fry them with pork skin and shredded white meat until half-cooked. The shepherd's purse needs to be chopped first, then rubbed with salt, and then squeezed out the juice.

This kind of filling is only suitable for seasoning with salt, and sesame oil must not be used, otherwise the color of the dough will turn black.

Rice noodle and vegetable dumplings look simple, but they are actually quite time-consuming to make. If you are not careful, they will not look that good.

After the vegetable buns came out of the pot, Cheng Yuntao picked up one while it was still steaming, brought it to her mouth and took a bite.

The first thing you touch is a slightly chewy yet soft surface. This is the unique toughness formed after the rice noodles are boiled in hot water and kneaded in a pot, with a faint rice aroma.

Shepherd's purse retains its unique herbal fragrance, and adds a touch of salty freshness due to the effect of salt. It has a slightly fibrous taste, and you can feel its toughness and unique plant texture when chewing, with a slight bitterness and salty fragrance intertwined.

The chopped radish adds a sweetness and crispness, while the green garlic infuses the filling with its unique spiciness and spicy flavor. The pork skin becomes soft and chewy after stir-frying, and the shredded white pork has a firm and chewy texture...

A small bun contains a lot of fillings and has a rich taste. In addition, the dough is relatively soft. Even when it is cold, it is more tender than a pancake, making it suitable for the elderly and children.

After packing all the buns, Cheng Yuntao did the final finishing work and simply cleaned the cave.

The family members had already packed up and were waiting in front of the cave entrance.

"set off!"

Cheng Yuntao took one last look at the interior of the cave, then turned and left. Like a nimble deer, she took the lead and set foot on the winding downhill path, paving the way forward for her family.

My younger brother and sister supported grandma on both sides and followed slowly behind her.

After a year, Cheng Jingzhu grew a lot taller and his strides became bigger. In order to take care of his grandmother's pace, he deliberately slowed down his pace.

Cheng Yueli also attentively paid attention to her grandmother's every step, gently reminding her of the road conditions under her feet. The two little beads on her head also trembled back and forth as her head shook.

The mountain road was winding, and the brother and sister carefully protected their grandmother as they walked around the protruding rocks and tree roots.

When they reached a steep slope, Zhou Xiufang slipped and her body fell backward, almost sliding and falling. Hearing the sound, Cheng Yuntao hurried back and worked together to steady her body.

Fortunately, everyone reacted quickly and continued on their journey after the false alarm.

The group did not walk fast, and even though they hurried, they had only covered about one-third of the distance before dark.

In desperation, they had to choose to rest temporarily in a dilapidated temple and continue their journey at dawn the next day.