The March Hare: Winter '05
Issue 43

Warming hearts and hands by the fire * The Flames of Fermentation: Low-cost Sustainable Heating Options * A Tale of Two Stoves: Firelight and Cob Cooking* Good-bye to My Darlin' (Rocket Stove) * The Evolution of a Winter Space * Systemic Shelter Change

Come see our past issues for lots of Dancing Rabbit information.

Warming hearts and hands by the fire

Tony sweeps snow off solar panels to maximize gain after many grey days

Amidst the wails and gales of winter, we bring you some odds and ends about staying toasty. Ranging from masonry to miso, our subject matter might seem solely pragmatic. But sharing survival with this group of folks sparks magic into the most lukewarm tasks.

From the mind and experience of Thomas Kortkamp comes an introduction to your humble forebear and new best friend––fermentation. If you never thought you'd feel tempted to snuggle up to your food source, be prepared to be converted.

Our special on cooking and heating with wood, "A Tale of Two Stoves," brings together different perspectives on how the stove can make the home. If that isn't enough to satisfy your woodfired desires––never fear. Included, as well, is the rocket stove doggerel you've never wanted, but have always been afraid to ask for.

Also addressed in this combustion-packed edition is the issue of shelter. Bob Rouse reveals how a tent can be transformed into an ice-free paradise, while Cecil Scheib gets us all het up about this century's sprawl explosion.

Grab a friend, grab a hot cup of sage tea, and enjoy the warmth.

Big elm glimmers and sags under the weight

Warming hearts and hands by the fire * The Flames of Fermentation: Low-cost Sustainable Heating Options * A Tale of Two Stoves: Firelight and Cob Cooking* Good-bye to My Darlin' (Rocket Stove) * The Evolution of a Winter Space * Systemic Shelter Change