Fishing has been one of the most historically important processes known to man, being one of the earliest methods of sustenance in addition to traditional farming. Both these two sources of food required a steady supply of water in order to thrive which is why almost all early civilizations were situated next to large bodies of water.
The methods used for fishing in the past were obviously not as sophisticated as what is in use today. In fact according to some sources the art of fishing is over 35,000 years old and one of the earliest methods used was the hook. It is believed that prehistoric man used a hook somewhere around 40,000 years ago. In most cultures these hooks were made from rock and as it was discovered, metal.
With the passage of time, the net was invented as a superior way of catching fish. The chief benefit of the net over the hook was that a large haul could be brought in a single swoop and the chances of success were significantly higher. These nets were created by spinning grass, flax or wool and this was done by the men when it came to fishing purposes. The nets were shaped in to complicated patterns to entangle the fish while small pieces of ... Read more
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Back to the Basics Fishing 101
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Vegetarian Options Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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Stuffed cabbage rolls are a crowd pleaser; if you make them once, you’ll be asked to make them again and again. Their savory flavor makes them an excellent special occasion entree, perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, and family gatherings. This recipe can easily made vegetarian or vegan by following the substitution recommendations.
Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K; one cup of cabbage contains over 90% of the recommended daily allowance of the vitamin, which plays an important role in metabolism and protein synthesis. The same cup of cabbage also contains 50% of the recommended daily vitamin C allowance, and is an excellent source of fiber, manganese, vitamin B6 and folate, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, tryptophan, protein and magnesium. Obviously, cabbage gives you a lot of bang for your nutritional buck.
Ingredients:
2 quarts water 1 large head of cabbage, green or red 2 tablespoons butter (substitute Butter-Flavor Crisco for a vegan version) 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 cups cooked white rice 1 pound ground turkey (substitute 1 package Morningstar Farms Cooking Crumbles for a vegetarian/vegan version) ... Read more
