Just a suggestion... find and sample different plants NOW before you actually need to... dandelions are a love/hate food, you either really like them, or you can't understand how people choke them down, I love 'em wilted in bacon grease with vinegar, or, when they're tender, raw in salad. My wife thinks they're not fit for hogs... go figure. Plantain isn't bad when mixed with other greens, but a little bland for my taste all by itself. One of my favorites is lambs quarter (there's always plenty in the garden to get rid of), steamed, it's a lot like spinach. My point is, get to know them now, and how you prefer them prepared, and if/when you really need to depend on them, it's not a shock to your taste buds OR your digestive system. Once you get started, you'll be surprised at how much food is growing in your yard, the park down the street, and the ditch alongside the road (be careful of pesticides/herbicides). Have fun, and enjoy the new grocery store you're about to discover.

Troy

P.S. If you've got any questions about any particular plants, I'd be glad to give it a shot. While I don't have a P.H.D., I've been foraging for about twenty years, and I haven't gotten myself sick yet <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />