Stocking up on what??
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We got extra rice and dry beans, large pack of pasta and sauce, canned chicken, shin ramyun, can soup, pantry soymilk, froz veg and fruit, a few froz dinners, Froz chicken thighs, gr beef, extra water and sparkling flavored water. Mostly things we eat anyway, but extra non perishables.2
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I stockpiled my 93 year old mom so that mu siblings and I can stay away from her. She’s not leaving the house and I got her about a three week supply of frozen and shelf stable stuff.
Like everyone else, old folks won’t get sick unless someone passes the virus to them, so even though it will be a rough time for her- better safe than sorry. Old people have a very high death rate (nearly 20%).8 -
Just a bit of common sense - and obviously listen to trumpety trumps spouting his wisdom to the world...1
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My husband's doctor just recommended a low FODMAP diet for him today.
I looked at the list of foods that are not recommended and it's everything I just stocked up on... beans, pasta, bread, apples, sausages, cereal, yogurt, ice cream. Grrrrr.8 -
We stocked piled up on food for all of our farm animals with minimal food for ourselves. The largest concern I have as a small hobby farmers is that Covid can spread to all your animals so keeping them healthy is just as important as our health.4
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gearhead426hemi wrote: »We stocked piled up on food for all of our farm animals with minimal food for ourselves. The largest concern I have as a small hobby farmers is that Covid can spread to all your animals so keeping them healthy is just as important as our health.
Has it been determined which animals will actually get sick from it? Apparently cats and dogs can carry and transmit the virus, but do not get any symptoms. I hadn't heard anything about farm animals.0 -
We are empty nesters so have gotten into the habit of shopping daily for fresh food. I stocked up more like for a week with some freezer chicken etc so I can go a week without hitting the zoo. And of course some Vino!
Also, there have been comments out there on various sites (google and find one you trust) that if you do think you have Covid19 and or are tested and do, that Ibuprofin and related NSAIDs in the same class can potentially aggravate the symptoms. They suggested Tylenol type products for fever reduction. Unfortunately, there is a lot of debate and no definitive answer so of course, consult your doctor. Something to do with the suppressive side effect that it has on your immune system, at a time when it needs to 1000% to fight the virus.1 -
Cold bath y shower can lessen temps too.
President new announcement of USA Guidelines to follow (UK announced theirs too )
https://youtu.be/R0TLUR802P8 0 -
Just like others, got canned foods, dry foods, frozen veggies and fruits just in case. We already had frozen turkey, ground turkey and chicken so I got salmon.
It’s all the things we eat anyway so we’re going to be okay.
I’ll be in trouble when fresh produce is hard to get. I pretty much live off of salads.1 -
Yes I'm sure it is getting to everyone.
Taking disagrees personally is never a good idea.8 -
BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »I’d say that at any given point I have enough store cupboard stuff around that I could feed my family with some ingenuity and invention for a good three months - yes, we’d lack fresh goods but unless you have no fridge or freezer and usually shop on a day to day basis I think that stockpiling is unnecessary.
Ok, so you may have to eat a few odd combinations towards the end of such a period but most people are highly unlikely to starve to death during any reasonable length of self isolation.
Panic is what creates shortages and empty shelves. The world will not end if you don’t have your ‘favourite’ to hand. Necessity is the mother of invention! 😂
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I didn't go overboard. I usually have enough groceries for 2 weeks (buy an extra can of beans here, some trash bags there...) so I just went for a grocery run to double-down on essentials.
Probably the main change was buying things to make bread with (since bread doesn't last long with us) and extra tea/coffee in case we get stuck in the house.3 -
I didn't go overboard. I usually have enough groceries for 2 weeks (buy an extra can of beans here, some trash bags there...) so I just went for a grocery run to double-down on essentials.
Probably the main change was buying things to make bread with (since bread doesn't last long with us) and extra tea/coffee in case we get stuck in the house.
I'm also baking bread soon for the first time and it does not look easy.5 -
I am usually stocked up on ingredients I need to make my most often prepared meals and ingredients for some shelf stable meal, but the past week, I added some salty snacks, the ingredients for brownies, and some household supplies as well as a few extra of items I keep regularly such as an extra package of flour.
I was at Costco several weeks ago when the first reports of this were coming out of China and before everything here went crazy. I purchased my annual enormous bale of TP just by happenstance, not for coronavirus reasons. I did buy some disinfecting wipes at that time just because the virus was on my mind. I never thought we would be in the near lock down state we're in now.
I'm kind of planning to stay in as much as possible for the next several weeks. Today, I made my final grocery store run to pick up an extra loaf of bread, a dozen eggs and some fresh vegetables/greens. Yesterday, I stopped by my favorite cafe/bakery and bought a bunch of muffins to freeze. They were doing takeout only and the usually packed place was empty. I just wanted to support them by spending a little money there before my personal lockdown.
Basically, I'm stocked up on coffee, oatmeal, eggs and bread for breakfast, plus toaster waffles for a treat. For lunches and dinners, I have frozen vegetables, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, citrus, canned tuna and chicken, frozen chicken, fish and beef, canned and dried beans, canned tomato products, salsa, a wide variety of dried herbs and spices, rice, pasta, a few cans of soup, cheeses, half and half, and I froze some milk in small containers since I don't use it often, but I don't want to have to run to the store if I want some.
I would think what you stock depends on what you like to eat.
I'm planning to make cajun chicken, cabbage pancakes, tomato & spinach pasta, sesame soy chicken, dragon noodles, coconut curry lentils, burrito bowls, Spanish chickpeas, tuna casserole, nicoise salad, a variety of different soups, and a whole lot of other stuff. Also brownies and possibly a lemon meringue pie.4 -
just_Tomek wrote: »I didn't go overboard. I usually have enough groceries for 2 weeks (buy an extra can of beans here, some trash bags there...) so I just went for a grocery run to double-down on essentials.
Probably the main change was buying things to make bread with (since bread doesn't last long with us) and extra tea/coffee in case we get stuck in the house.
I'm also baking bread soon for the first time and it does not look easy.
Look up the "no kneed bread". Stupid easy.
Thank you, I need super easy!0 -
just_Tomek wrote: »I didn't go overboard. I usually have enough groceries for 2 weeks (buy an extra can of beans here, some trash bags there...) so I just went for a grocery run to double-down on essentials.
Probably the main change was buying things to make bread with (since bread doesn't last long with us) and extra tea/coffee in case we get stuck in the house.
I'm also baking bread soon for the first time and it does not look easy.
Look up the "no kneed bread". Stupid easy.
Or try this bread. It's amazing bread and fast. He has a video to see how it's done too.
Ultimate Introduction to No-Knead “Turbo” Bread… ready to bake in 2-1/2 hours1 -
just_Tomek wrote: »I didn't go overboard. I usually have enough groceries for 2 weeks (buy an extra can of beans here, some trash bags there...) so I just went for a grocery run to double-down on essentials.
Probably the main change was buying things to make bread with (since bread doesn't last long with us) and extra tea/coffee in case we get stuck in the house.
I'm also baking bread soon for the first time and it does not look easy.
Look up the "no kneed bread". Stupid easy.
Or try this bread. It's amazing bread and fast. He has a video to see how it's done too.
Ultimate Introduction to No-Knead “Turbo” Bread… ready to bake in 2-1/2 hours
Thank you for this! I'm going to do a little homework before rushing out to buy ingredients. This should help.0 -
I didn't go overboard. I usually have enough groceries for 2 weeks (buy an extra can of beans here, some trash bags there...) so I just went for a grocery run to double-down on essentials.
Probably the main change was buying things to make bread with (since bread doesn't last long with us) and extra tea/coffee in case we get stuck in the house.
I'm also baking bread soon for the first time and it does not look easy.
It's not as hard as you think!
The suggestions in the thread are pretty great ways to start ^_^
I learned how to make bread as a kid and then started doing it as a hobby about two years ago when I got interested in herbalism and started making my own herb butters and jams. ^_^6 -
Revising: My husband works for the state, but is considered "non-essential" so he's home for the next two weeks, minimum. My son's school is closed until at least April 13, so he's immersed in Google Classroom and hating it. I'm still working, because hospital.
My hubs has stocked us for what looks like the next two months, sans TP and disinfecting wipes, because there are none to be found. We have like 5 jars of PB, rice, dried beans, a variety of canned items, oatmeal, pasta, frozen stuff, etc. We're making bread (God bless my ancient bread machine), the hens are doing their thang in the coop, and the bees are flying. So...6 -
I'm feeling very smart right now for buying two giant loaves of Texas toast last Saturday, since there's not a slice of bread to be found in my town now. I can make bread, but I'm still working for now and baking bread after work isn't my idea of fun. We're also well supplied with TP. I didn't hoard, but I did pick up a 16-pack of 1000 sheet rolls 3 weeks ago before the panic hit.6
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I didn't go overboard. I usually have enough groceries for 2 weeks (buy an extra can of beans here, some trash bags there...) so I just went for a grocery run to double-down on essentials.
Probably the main change was buying things to make bread with (since bread doesn't last long with us) and extra tea/coffee in case we get stuck in the house.
I'm also baking bread soon for the first time and it does not look easy.
Great bread thread here! https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10454582/so-i-was-going-to-bake-my-first-bread/p11 -
@LenGray
@just_Tomek
@mockchoc
@kshama2001
First of all, y'all are sweet to offer up suggestions! I appreciate the extension of kindness!
Secondly, I'm stuck at the moment but not in any dire need. I went to Walmart down the road and there was no yeast, not one pack. But I did get two bags of flour, a bottle of honey and some sugar and baking soda. As soon as opportunity knocks and there is yeast in stock, I'm picking up quite a bit of yeast to avoid being "bread less" in the future. Dinner tonight is bacon, lettuce, and tomato but since we have two packs of bagels that will work for sandwiches. We have cereal, rice, and oatmeal so we are not without grains. However, the bright side is that we can make pie crust. I have no idea, YET, how exactly to turn that into a meal but I will get creative with it. My grandmother was raised during the Great Depression and she didn't have much money even into retirement so she tried to stretch every dollar. Anyway, she always said "necessity is the mother of creation." I'm thinking turkey meat, chicken broth, flour, and frozen vegetables...pot pie, possibly. I will figure something out until I get yeast.
Thank you again y'all...5 -
@LenGray
@just_Tomek
@mockchoc
@kshama2001
First of all, y'all are sweet to offer up suggestions! I appreciate the extension of kindness!
Secondly, I'm stuck at the moment but not in any dire need. I went to Walmart down the road and there was no yeast, not one pack. But I did get two bags of flour, a bottle of honey and some sugar and baking soda. As soon as opportunity knocks and there is yeast in stock, I'm picking up quite a bit of yeast to avoid being "bread less" in the future. Dinner tonight is bacon, lettuce, and tomato but since we have two packs of bagels that will work for sandwiches. We have cereal, rice, and oatmeal so we are not without grains. However, the bright side is that we can make pie crust. I have no idea, YET, how exactly to turn that into a meal but I will get creative with it. My grandmother was raised during the Great Depression and she didn't have much money even into retirement so she tried to stretch every dollar. Anyway, she always said "necessity is the mother of creation." I'm thinking turkey meat, chicken broth, flour, and frozen vegetables...pot pie, possibly. I will figure something out until I get yeast.
Thank you again y'all...
You can make flour tortillas without yeast and they can be used like flatbread for a sandwich. If you're at that point before you can find yeast, it may be worth a try (although I don't think anybody doesn't like a nice pot pie!).3 -
janejellyroll wrote: »@LenGray
@just_Tomek
@mockchoc
@kshama2001
First of all, y'all are sweet to offer up suggestions! I appreciate the extension of kindness!
Secondly, I'm stuck at the moment but not in any dire need. I went to Walmart down the road and there was no yeast, not one pack. But I did get two bags of flour, a bottle of honey and some sugar and baking soda. As soon as opportunity knocks and there is yeast in stock, I'm picking up quite a bit of yeast to avoid being "bread less" in the future. Dinner tonight is bacon, lettuce, and tomato but since we have two packs of bagels that will work for sandwiches. We have cereal, rice, and oatmeal so we are not without grains. However, the bright side is that we can make pie crust. I have no idea, YET, how exactly to turn that into a meal but I will get creative with it. My grandmother was raised during the Great Depression and she didn't have much money even into retirement so she tried to stretch every dollar. Anyway, she always said "necessity is the mother of creation." I'm thinking turkey meat, chicken broth, flour, and frozen vegetables...pot pie, possibly. I will figure something out until I get yeast.
Thank you again y'all...
You can make flour tortillas without yeast and they can be used like flatbread for a sandwich. If you're at that point before you can find yeast, it may be worth a try (although I don't think anybody doesn't like a nice pot pie!).
Awwwwww thank you sweet lady! I'm doing it!!!0 -
@LenGray
@just_Tomek
@mockchoc
@kshama2001
First of all, y'all are sweet to offer up suggestions! I appreciate the extension of kindness!
Secondly, I'm stuck at the moment but not in any dire need. I went to Walmart down the road and there was no yeast, not one pack. But I did get two bags of flour, a bottle of honey and some sugar and baking soda. As soon as opportunity knocks and there is yeast in stock, I'm picking up quite a bit of yeast to avoid being "bread less" in the future. Dinner tonight is bacon, lettuce, and tomato but since we have two packs of bagels that will work for sandwiches. We have cereal, rice, and oatmeal so we are not without grains. However, the bright side is that we can make pie crust. I have no idea, YET, how exactly to turn that into a meal but I will get creative with it. My grandmother was raised during the Great Depression and she didn't have much money even into retirement so she tried to stretch every dollar. Anyway, she always said "necessity is the mother of creation." I'm thinking turkey meat, chicken broth, flour, and frozen vegetables...pot pie, possibly. I will figure something out until I get yeast.
Thank you again y'all...
Sure, with pie crust you can indeed make savory pies like chicken pot pie. No yeast required for empanada dough either: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/empanada-dough-230786
You can also make tortillas without yeast. I use the recipe in my Joy of Cooking.
Hopefully you already have rolling dough dialed in. I struggled for decades until I got one of these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HK2DNA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Also, Irish Soda Bread if you have bicarbonate of soda and/or baking powder.
Super simple way to make tasty no yeast bread to tide you over - great with soups, chillis etc and fine for a rustic style sandwich too!6 -
BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »Also, Irish Soda Bread if you have bicarbonate of soda and/or baking powder.
Super simple way to make tasty no yeast bread to tide you over - great with soups, chillis etc and fine for a rustic style sandwich too!
I made Irish Soda Bread yesterday!3 -
One toilet paper roll goes a long way if you regularly take at least two tablespoons of Metamucil each day.
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kshama2001 wrote: »@LenGray
@just_Tomek
@mockchoc
@kshama2001
First of all, y'all are sweet to offer up suggestions! I appreciate the extension of kindness!
Secondly, I'm stuck at the moment but not in any dire need. I went to Walmart down the road and there was no yeast, not one pack. But I did get two bags of flour, a bottle of honey and some sugar and baking soda. As soon as opportunity knocks and there is yeast in stock, I'm picking up quite a bit of yeast to avoid being "bread less" in the future. Dinner tonight is bacon, lettuce, and tomato but since we have two packs of bagels that will work for sandwiches. We have cereal, rice, and oatmeal so we are not without grains. However, the bright side is that we can make pie crust. I have no idea, YET, how exactly to turn that into a meal but I will get creative with it. My grandmother was raised during the Great Depression and she didn't have much money even into retirement so she tried to stretch every dollar. Anyway, she always said "necessity is the mother of creation." I'm thinking turkey meat, chicken broth, flour, and frozen vegetables...pot pie, possibly. I will figure something out until I get yeast.
Thank you again y'all...
Sure, with pie crust you can indeed make savory pies like chicken pot pie. No yeast required for empanada dough either: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/empanada-dough-230786
You can also make tortillas without yeast. I use the recipe in my Joy of Cooking.
Hopefully you already have rolling dough dialed in. I struggled for decades until I got one of these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HK2DNA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Love, love, loving this! Thank you!1
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