You can also freeze stuff in glass jars. Just be sure to only fill 3/4 full and don't tighten the lid til it's fully frozen. (And freeze upright initially.)
I went to Costco today to get some things to stock up on because you know, 2020 may be saving the best for last.
I hate to say it, and hope it is an anomaly but...I picked up one of the last packs of toilet paper. Seriously.
I really hope this is not a window of things to come.
You have been warned.
Anyone noticing any shortages on anything lately?
I've been stocking a lot this week as well. And while my local Costco (Southern California) did have both toilet paper and paper towels in good supply, I have noticed a few things have been running low at my local Trader Joe's lately like canned tomatoes and flour (I got the last sack).
I happened to be at my local Target this week as well, and snagged the last tube of antibacterial wipes and bleach spray as well.
@lovendures It's interesting - my wife and I swap groceries depending on who gets paid each week (pre-pandemic we just went together, still keeping to the who pays rule) and after each trip we regale each other with tales of what is and isn't there.
This past week was her trip. Some meats were low again. Canned goods like spaghetti o's (my daughter's favorite) are limited again to 2 cans per family. They had disinfecting wipes (we buy one every time we go when they do whether we need them or not) Kleenex is still limited but toilet paper and paper towel flows freely.
What a time to be alive.
I really appreciate these on the ground updates from stores. We haven't actually been to a supermarket since March. We have been getting by with supplies from our vegetable garden, a local butcher shop, and ordering some things like dairy delivered through whole foods.
However, it occurred to me last week that it might be good to start thinking about getting a turkey for Thanksgiving. My husband called the butcher shop we've been using to ask about this and the butcher said that he's been trying to get turkeys but is having a hard time ordering them from his usual suppliers.
So, I'm wondering if there may be a turkey shortage this holiday season. Has anyone spotted turkeys in the supermarket yet? If so, we may have to break down and actually go to the store! Thanks!
If you have an Aldi close by, they have lots of frozen turkeys.
Turkeys.
From what I have read, turkeys may be a problem for some. Especially smaller birds. Turkey farms plan out their turkeys months and months ahead of time, before we understood what a Covid Thanksgiving would be like. They will be stuck with large birds that serve many people. People are not going to restaurants and not hosting large Thanksgivings this year so the need is for small birds or turkey breasts. There will not be enough to supply that particular need.
At Costco, I saw turkey roll stuffed with stuffing which will likely be popular with small families. I also saw turkey breasts. I will hopefully be able to order a 14is pound bird without a problem this year from Sprouts, if I do it soon enough. I will not be able to procrastinate.
Turkeys.
From what I have read, turkeys may be a problem for some. Especially smaller birds. Turkey farms plan out their turkeys months and months ahead of time, before we understood what a Covid Thanksgiving would be like. They will be stuck with large birds that serve many people. People are not going to restaurants and not hosting large Thanksgivings this year so the need is for small birds or turkey breasts. There will not be enough to supply that particular need.
At Costco, I saw turkey roll stuffed with stuffing which will likely be popular with small families. I also saw turkey breasts. I will hopefully be able to order a 14is pound bird without a problem this year from Sprouts, if I do it soon enough. I will not be able to procrastinate.
Yes, I think this is going to be more of a plan-ahead thing than anything. Smaller birds will likely be in short supply.
I have noticed that some of my local barbecues have already been announcing their Thanksgiving menus for holiday ordering and at least one will be selling whole smoked turkey, smoked turkey breasts and smoked turkey by the pound, so that may be an option for some people who don't want to do a whole bird.
Thank you guys! I am going to call around to a few stores this week and see what is available now. The tip on Aldi's was especially appreciated!
I have noticed that some of my local barbecues have already been announcing their Thanksgiving menus for holiday ordering and at least one will be selling whole smoked turkey, smoked turkey breasts and smoked turkey by the pound, so that may be an option for some people who don't want to do a whole bird.
You know, I’m sitting here planning how to cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner for my wife and daughters for the first time in my life, and you just hit the nail on what might be an even better solution. I’m going to consider looking around to see what some of our locally owned restaurants are offering. I’ll probably spend less, waste less, and be helping out my neighbor at the same time.