tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post2216718689817713223..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Living the Pantry Lifestyle - The reason I am "topping off" my pantryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-78392946121208324612020-04-12T21:59:03.979-04:002020-04-12T21:59:03.979-04:00I heard the plants that have eggs they are rotting...I heard the plants that have eggs they are rotting because the manufacturers of the egg cartons they need to get the eggs in the stores are deemed 'nonessential' and so they are closed down. !! Also today they announced Smithfield meat packing plant in s.D. is closed. Many there got the virus and so they will be closed for two weeks. Smithfield is owned by china for about 3 years now by the way, There flour, t.p. and yeast are the hardest to find. We see a bit of beans and rice off and on. I am in Calif. too. Last week one of our biggest grocery chains had no pork products at all. No hams, bacon, ham hocks or chops etc. Nothing. It is all hit and miss so you get what you can when you can. You are limited. Like even one ham or one steak at each shopping trip. I sure noticed that the being row still has all the sprinkles and chips and such but the basics like Bisquick, flour, sugars of any kind, yeast etc are all out always. I found eggs and got a dozen but it we looked for 6 weeks when we did get out till we found that. We just have to keep on smiling and learning. I sure have developed new recipes and ways of cooking new to me that I will now always use.<br /><br />Another thing is seeds and plants, fruit trees and even garden soil are disappearing fast. Several states, Michigan and another have deemed seeds and any garden thing 'non essential' so they cannot be sold there for now. :(( There are many, many more new gardeners starting this year and I am glad for that. If you find seed make sure you also get ones for a fall garden later too while they have it now. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-80297841029593728302020-04-12T11:31:03.665-04:002020-04-12T11:31:03.665-04:00Here in California, we’ve been standing in lines t...Here in California, we’ve been standing in lines to enter stores for three weeks already. It was weird the first time, but it’s become less daunting as time has passed. Most stores are offering “senior” hours for those over 60 or with disabilities a couple of very early mornings per week. We’ve found that going midday to the large discount grocer in our area has been the best plan....a couple of times we’ve waltzed right in the door without having to wait in line at that time. I have to say, we do enjoy shopping with fewer folks in the stores and not having to stand in long lines to pay because of those limits. Safer for everyone. Home Depot has a line to get in, and the Costco line here is still ridiculous. While most staples have returned to the shelves, there are limits still imposed on many things. I haven’t seen bread flour since before this all began. And of course, TP is still a “hot” commodity, though I’ve seen a few packages of odd brands on the shelf at the grocery store the last couple of times we’ve been. Early last week we did a “big” shop, right after the retirement check hit the bank, and were able to stay home the rest of the week and at least for the next week. The curve flattened early here, which is wonderful, but it does mean that we will be shut down a lot longer as the virus continues to work its way through our cities. I miss my church family so much! Stay safe! copperswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026400206743422382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-74503650127948437292020-04-12T10:42:52.086-04:002020-04-12T10:42:52.086-04:00Brenda, so glad you are both well! We are also. I ...Brenda, so glad you are both well! We are also. I appreciate your clear thought. When my children were younger, I had a very large, deep pantry. It has lessened, even though they are all still home, as they are not home for dinner every night and don't seem to eat as much as younger , growing teenagers! I have learned some lessons as well. I love the idea of a journal to keep track of what things were immediately in short supply. I go out to the store once a week and have been "cleaning out" the freezer, eating the oldest stuff to make room for the recently purchased meats. I have read your posts for years. Thank you for the reminders and the wisdom! ~Jennifer B.Jennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14025367550717498768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-32299701281124253062020-04-11T18:35:01.082-04:002020-04-11T18:35:01.082-04:00You’ve given me some things to think about. Happy...You’ve given me some things to think about. Happy Easter!Deanna Rabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-33351283333009006902020-04-11T16:36:54.192-04:002020-04-11T16:36:54.192-04:00The cans of evaporated milk mixed with water 1/1 w...The cans of evaporated milk mixed with water 1/1 work pretty well for coffee. Let it chill in the fridge awhile. Then you wouldn't have to risk going out as often. <br />Thanks for the 'heads up' about the other groceries.<br />Take care and stay safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-12647615561419805132020-04-11T16:25:10.898-04:002020-04-11T16:25:10.898-04:00I've had to go to two or three grocery stores ...I've had to go to two or three grocery stores because of the limits set on items. I can't imagine what large families are doing when they're only allowed one gallon of milk or one dozen eggs.<br /><br />I haven't gone in a store for awhile now thankfully. I've been able to do grocery pick up & get everything on my list...except wipes of course, they cannot be found anywhere. <br /><br />I too am keeping my pantry topped off. I think I have enough for 4 to 6 weeks with eating no fresh foods after about two weeks in. But my thought is that if any of us get sick, we're all under quarantine & cannot go pick up groceries...we live too rural to have it delivered. So I'm keeping my pantry full as well as I can just in case we wake up sick one morning. <br /><br />My husband is still going to work 10 hours a week. My son & daughter-in-law are still going in 40 to 50 hours a week. They all three work in food production but working in a factory means they need to be super careful. So far, their plant has had no problems keeping enough healthy workers. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305409125105992525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-60108664294542116112020-04-11T15:21:12.219-04:002020-04-11T15:21:12.219-04:00I bought some powdered cream from amazon though I ...I bought some powdered cream from amazon though I have not tried it and have no idea what it is like...Today our National Park Farmers Market curbside service worked really well. I hope that will continue. They have your order ready and put it in your trunk. My dd Alice picks up both our orders. Keep well, Brenda, and all your family, too.Easter blessings.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-50026631107201828072020-04-11T15:09:24.788-04:002020-04-11T15:09:24.788-04:00Well that is a lot to ponder and fret over if one ...Well that is a lot to ponder and fret over if one is inclined to fret. Alas, I might be one of those. That graphic is not only beautiful, but true as true can be. Oh for the warmth of earlier weeks. It's back to winter replete with snow and everything. I am not pleased.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com