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.
No Spam because some people have a bad cold??? Outrageous!
NO shortage of Coca Cola here in Columbus, Georgia. This city was where the famed formula for Coke started. There is a marker near the Chattahoochee River that mentions this.
Well, I found all the food I need, so at least I won't starve :-)
“Many spices have been in short supply in eastern VA.
White pepper and smoked paprika took me a while to find and trips to multiple grocery stores.”
Go on Amazon, they have spices galore. Let your fingers on the keyboard do the walking. They also have their own brand and line of spices called “Happy Belly”; they are very cheap and good (Amazon undercutting other spice companies I’m sure). You can get any spice you want on Amazon. Some are pricey; lots are not, especially their own brand line referenced above.
My local Family Fare still has large holes in their canned soup section.
Prepper ping
The Hannafords here has been having terrific sales on meats
Baking supplies always go on sale around the holidays.
I do expect some shortages after the election especially if there is widespread unrest.
Additionally, winter is coming and I ALWAYS stock up for it..
Besides, the author is bemoaning shortages and then aside from baking supplies and canned soup, goes on to list soda and snacks and junk food.
Shortages of junk food are no disaster.
The tostitos black bean and garlic was fantastic. But they’re still making hint of lime so I’ll live.
CC
I appreciate good spices. For years I traveled a lot on business and discovered the very best spices can be bought at a number Mennonite bulk food stores. (In Tipton, MO and a place in Kansas)
On trips to see my daughter who lives in VA, I found The Dutch Kitchen (Mennonite) in Rural Retreat, VA. (Off of I-81 on East side of the Interstate, not right on Interstate, but nearby.) They have a huge stock of spices that they package themselves. And the make some of the best Corned Beef and Rye sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. (note: I make my own corned beef and know what good corned beef is)
They also have specialty flours and ingredients too. Very reasonable prices. Absolutely the best quality.
People don’t realize how many spices and herbs can be grown at home in the garden and how many are perennials.
Not pepper or paprika, of course, but many of the classic ones like sage, oregano, and thyme.
Could not find canning lids this season. Local farm/ hardware stores had the for $6.99/doz. I wouldn’t pay that but someone did. Ordered from Lehman’s 10doz large and 10doz small. Still waiting. The freezer is full of veggies. Gonna need another for the meat
“smoked paprika”
Is a very specialized thing. Issues is how it is made. It is smoked and is an artisan issue.
I do not use Paprika often. More into South Western cooking. Green and/or Red Chili’s, Habanero’s and fresh ground black pepper corns.
I've been stocking up in a big way on the absolute necessities, and that includes a couple of good water filters.. Don't forget the water filters.! You may find it necessary to get your drinking water from the creek... :(
I’ve been stocking up right along. Thank goodness for freezers. Gotta find a ham for pea soup. Have plenty of canned goods...soups, tuna, sauce and macaroni and rice.
I know about Hormel shortages. My beloved Tamales in Spicy sauce have been gone from shelves for months. Brummel ans Brown margarine was hard to get a while back, too.
Hamburg means meat loaf and lotsa sandwiches. Bought 80% ground beef at Aldi yesterday $2.79/lb.
Tell AOC she can grow her own basil...
She doesnt know that...
:)
Can’t get ANY brand of oven ready lasagna sheets to prepare at home. First my favorite, San Giorgio was gone, then Ronzoni, now no store brand, no nothing. Amazon has Ronzoni, but for something like $13 for a couple of packages on Prime.
That’ll teach me to post in the middle of the night when my brain is half asleep! LOL
When I mentioned it to a friend, she said people who make their own dog treats have been complaining about the shortage for awhile.
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