Posted on 10/22/2020 12:33:47 AM PDT by be-baw
Remember those great early-pandemic days last spring when bags of flour and yeast suddenly became precious items? Wasn’t that fun? Well, great news, everybody: we’re going to get to experience them all over again. As we’ve noted before, grocers are a little more prepared this time around and have been stocking “pandemic pallets” of food they can reorder quickly, but some things will still be hard to find. Mashed has thoughtfully prepared a list:
Baking supplies. It’s now chilly enough to turn the oven on again, plus the spectre of holiday baking looms
Canned soups. Both General Mills and Campbell’s are still behind in production after the increased demand during the first wave of the pandemic (because what is an easier meal for people who don’t know how to cook than heating up a can of soup?). Officials say they hope to be back to full capacity again in January, but just in case... maybe try making your own soup?
Soda pop. Remember the aluminum can shortage? We’re still feeling its repercussions. In order to make sure there’s enough aluminum to accommodate its best-sellers like Coke and Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola has been rejiggering its production so that niche favorites like Fresca and Caffeine-Free Diet Coke have been getting short shrift . Snacks. Frito-Lay, Pepperidge Farm, and other snack producers have been letting the public know, via Twitter, about the products they’ve paused or cut off completely. A moment of silence, please, for Tostitos Black Beans and Garlic, Kickin’ Chicken Taco Pringles, and Geneva cookies. . Spam. Hormel CEO Jim Snee reported that the company has 24% less inventory of all its products than it did at this time last year, and production may be slowed again if there are any more cases of COVID-19 among workers.
When I buy celery, I take the leaves and tiny stems and dehydrate them and run them through the food processor for flakes, and a little longer for powder to use in certain dishes.
I like to maintain a back-stock of items that are important to have on hand at all times.
To my way of thinking, it’s simply a matter of personal responsibility.
These shortages haven’t affected my family’s life in the least bit.
What?? I just saw 16 oz cans of pumpkin at Trader Joes for $1.99
We can’t really grow rice. So I packed 90 lbs. in mylar bags a few years ago, and about 30 in long term cans. Just bought 20 lbs to pack in mylar bags which will replace 20 of the 90 in storage-moving it to short term stock for current useage.
Exactly true !
Even gardening seed has shown shortages and price increases with more people relying on home gardens, and 'victory gardens'.
Garden seed which used to sell for $1.50 per packet, are now $2.49 and up, with the biggest increase in heirloom seeds.
Similar increases in the cost of fertilizers.
Yes, individual personal responsibility is a trait that our parents passed on down, and they got it from their parents.
Fortunately, such character development was a result of most two-parent families, which are significantly less frequent in today's world.
I have frozen meatloaf on several occasions.
I first wrap it in plastic wrap after it has cooled to room temp ; wrapped tightly to remove any air.
Then I wrap the package in aluminum foil, and seal with masking tape,
and mark the tape with indelible marker, indicating food product and date cooked.
It will last, and keep from freezer burn for up to three months.
If you have a vacuum sealer, it can remain for up to 6 months or more without freezer burn, perhaps even longer. YMMV .
I just make sure they are at least two amp’s.
If a vehicle has serious drainage problems it’s probably a defect somewhere in the system and something is draining too much power. The cheap fix is to unplug the battery when the car is not in use. Beyond that, there are lots of youtube videos on the subject.
Also, this is a GREAT video on why car batteries fail after being discharged fully too many times:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q4dUt1yK0g
I cut a 1” slabs for myself add some gravy and put in freezer bags. Take one out, instant mashed potatoes...and I’m happy.
Always buy my salt and peppercorns at Amazon.
“add some gravy”
Ahhh. you put it in liquid. That’s the way I thought it should be done. I’ve been thinking about putting it in gravy or beef broth to keep it from drying out. I wondered if gravy would work without it getting broken. Nice to know it works. Thanks!
There will be no shortage of paprika in the metmom household for some time.
:)
BJs and Sam’s are great resources for spices.
They sell it far cheaper than grocery stores, if you don’t mind buying lots.
But spices freeze very well and for about double the price or less, you can get like 6-8 times the quantity.
They are great for rice and flour and other baking supplies, too.
One thing about garden seed is to buy heirloom or what’s called open pollinated varieties so you can save the seeds yourself and have them breed true.
Making up powdered milk using boiling water let stand until bubbling stops, when refrigerated tastes like fresh homogenized milk.
What? Never heard of them. I have some old two piece jars with hinges but...I will check it out.
Yes they’re expensive too. 24@ 23.95 + s&h might as well get store bought.
I've lived in the West now for 45 yrs...and they do get colors...aspens are gorgeous....
but nothing like upstate NY....walking thru a forest of so much color, the smell of the leaves, and kicking up leaves thru the woods as you stroll....absolute heaven....
about panic.....once panic sets in, for good reason or no reason, then supplies are gone....
it doesn't matter if there is plenty to go around, you have people who will hoard unnecessarily and that is who you're up against...
“Yes they’re expensive too. 24@ 23.95 + s&h might as well get store bought.”
Not sure I understand. I would never buy 24 at a time. I’ve been buying them in single 8-oz containers with no s&h cost.
so where do I buy water filters and what kind are best?
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