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It may not feel like it, but Easter is just around the corner.
What the pandemic means for your Easter food shopping
What the pandemic means for your Easter food shopping
It may not feel like it, but Easter is just around the corner.
What the pandemic means for your Easter food shopping
If you’re wanting to save your gloves, you can use plastic grocery bags. I always keep a stash in the door pouch.I seemingly survived my outings with little to no issues and shouldn’t have to go back “out” for at least 2 more weeks if I want fresh food again.
Farrier was interesting but kept our spaces and there was no coughing or sneezing and I mainly talk to his *advertiser censored* as he’s bent over trimming hooves.
grocery store one had a line outside around the front of the building, limiting access and sanitizing carts before you went into store. Did a slow drive by. People were in line with carts prior to sanitization so I’m not quite sure how they thought that was working. Armed guard at entrance. This is the big store, swung by after picking up our amazing takeout from my favorite small restaurant. Opted to wait and go to small store with understanding they may not have much.
Small store was its usual Sat afternoon quiet. They even had individual wrapped toilet paper rolls for sale. You could only buy 2 but at least it’s something. I didn’t need any. Meat selection was fine, none of the kielbasa I buy for sauerkraut soup and the frozen veggies were pretty much gone but they seemed to have everything else. I bought enough for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next two weeks supplemented with the pantry. Brought some chlorox wipes with me in zip lock bag so I was able to wipe down cart and hold it when I opened doors and such. Wiped down cc machine before I used it and wiped down my card.
Only troubling thing was a small child with her finger so far up her nose I couldn’t see it, hanging out in the produce section. Her dad was oblivious and on the phone. I didn’t see her touch anything but gross. No coughing or sneezing that I noticed anywhere. Baggers wore gloves. DH waited in car.
have to get gas tomorrow and will follow my one glove protocol before heading into work quick. Swinging by a friend to drop off duck eggs, will leave them on his porch. My girls are laying like crazy and no one wants to buy them so I give them to a friend who gives them away to church members. I easily have 36 dozen eggs to give away. Even giving away some goose eggs. Going to keep a few but I cant eat all that we have.
I already bought an Easter ham, and eggs. The kids won't be here, but maybe we can do some "virtual" partying.
It is important to me, to keep everything as "normal" as possible for my husband. His eyes lit up when I told him I had a spiral ham in the fridge for Easter.
In the Eastern Orthodox Christian church, Easter is especially sacred, and the entire congregation celebrates a full mass together, with huge Easter celebration, to break the fasting of Lent. He loves the party, and the food. He is definitely going to miss that this year.
I am in Pinellas County Florida, and we have shortages. I have been ordering from a couple of different stores, and have trouble finding many items. Luckily, I did stock up because of the warnings on this site and am OK. I just like to make sure I have the items that my mom, and son need. There is no TP, and meat is limited around here.For those of you facing shortages, can you post your locations? Is it because you are located in less populated areas?
West Houston, Texas has sporadic empty shelf syndrome but for the most part, everything is available. I wonder how we can shift our stocks to those of you who need things. Anyone have any thoughts on moving extras around?
I bought two lbs of yeast because it was the only size left on amazon from one random seller. I was thankful it arrived. We are baking non stop around here. I also bought wheat and pulled out our old grain mill I hadn't used in a few years. So we are grinding wheat fresh and making homemade bread every week.
The kids and dh have really gotten into it with homemade pie crusts, biscuits, muffins, cookies, cinnamon rolls, Irish soda bread, regular yeast loaves and cinnamon and raisin bread. Then there is pancakes of course!
It was one of the cheapest and healthiest ways I could find to fill up for a bunch of kids. Everyone loves the constant homemade bread stuff. I'm glad to be getting back into it and I don't have to worry about being able to get enough bread for the kids or needing to make any trips to the store for it.
I brought some home the other day and have been bringing them home every few weeks so far this year to cheer me up. I have seasonal depression and it's been a looooong winter and turning into a looooong spring.I think everyone should be bringing some flowers home.
Sweet husband.
Just want to let you know that the chemicals in those scented candles are not good for your lungs. Please google the negative health effects before buying.
I'm in Ontario, its still cold and rainy but I open the windows for 10 minutes or so, try to get a cross breeze to get rid of the 'staleness'.
Stay healthy, stay safe.
My Instacart delivery today included items I didn't order... 3 cans of cat food, 1 pkg of construction paper, 2 bananas, 1 onion, diet coke and caffeine pills. The employees must be overworked or something... first time this has happened. One sleepy, semi-artistic cat owner must be wondering what happened to his order.
If you’re wanting to save your gloves, you can use plastic grocery bags. I always keep a stash in the door pouch.I seemingly survived my outings with little to no issues and shouldn’t have to go back “out” for at least 2 more weeks if I want fresh food again.
Farrier was interesting but kept our spaces and there was no coughing or sneezing and I mainly talk to his *advertiser censored* as he’s bent over trimming hooves.
grocery store one had a line outside around the front of the building, limiting access and sanitizing carts before you went into store. Did a slow drive by. People were in line with carts prior to sanitization so I’m not quite sure how they thought that was working. Armed guard at entrance. This is the big store, swung by after picking up our amazing takeout from my favorite small restaurant. Opted to wait and go to small store with understanding they may not have much.
Small store was its usual Sat afternoon quiet. They even had individual wrapped toilet paper rolls for sale. You could only buy 2 but at least it’s something. I didn’t need any. Meat selection was fine, none of the kielbasa I buy for sauerkraut soup and the frozen veggies were pretty much gone but they seemed to have everything else. I bought enough for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next two weeks supplemented with the pantry. Brought some chlorox wipes with me in zip lock bag so I was able to wipe down cart and hold it when I opened doors and such. Wiped down cc machine before I used it and wiped down my card.
Only troubling thing was a small child with her finger so far up her nose I couldn’t see it, hanging out in the produce section. Her dad was oblivious and on the phone. I didn’t see her touch anything but gross. No coughing or sneezing that I noticed anywhere. Baggers wore gloves. DH waited in car.
have to get gas tomorrow and will follow my one glove protocol before heading into work quick. Swinging by a friend to drop off duck eggs, will leave them on his porch. My girls are laying like crazy and no one wants to buy them so I give them to a friend who gives them away to church members. I easily have 36 dozen eggs to give away. Even giving away some goose eggs. Going to keep a few but I cant eat all that we have.
Can you do essential oils? I have sinus allergies and can easily tolerate mild scents like lemon, orange, vanilla, and lavender. I like that it easy to control the strength of the oil.DH and I were discussing our ongoing grocery list and he asked about "candle" that I added a couple of days ago. It's still quite chilly here in metro Detroit and too early to open windows for some fresh air. I feel like the house is getting "stale" and could use a soft scent to freshen it up a little. Can't do potpourri or anything strong due to allergies, but I think a candle with a light scent like vanilla, lemon, or lavender might be nice. Salvaggio's has a seasonal floral and gift department with a nice selection of candles. DH plans to do a shopping power-hour on Tuesday morning.
They recommend that you don’t flush Kleenex because over time it can clog sewers.Try online order to pick up at Walmart ? Or Kleenex is better than the alternative overstock.com was mentioned somewhere this weekend and dollar store if you have one near you . Be well !!
The New Rules of Grocery Shopping Under Quarantine - Sunset Magazine
“The New Shopping Rules
Don’t Go
Seriously. This is the most important rule you can heed. Do you really need baking powder for those biscuits? Consult our list of substitutions. (Spoiler: Baking soda and cream of tartar will work instead.) Ask yourself: Is this just a quick run for supplies? Or a mega-run to prevent you from having to go again for two weeks (or more)? There should be no more quick runs. Every time you come to a central gathering place you are at risk of contracting or spreading the virus, no matter how careful you might be.”
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I don't know if any of you use the Red Star Yeast brand, but I just purchased a 3-pack of Red Star Platinium Yeast for $5.99.
Here's the link; it's probably selling fast. Everything else yeast-wise seems to be overpriced.
https://smile.amazon.com/Platinum-Superior-Baking-Yeast-CT/dp/B00H3TMILK/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1ZHJATIBQE99W&keywords=red+star+yeast&qid=1585790008&sprefix=red+star,aps,226&sr=8-8