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Post by MammaMel on Apr 21, 2020 13:50:13 GMT -6
www.prairiehomemaker.com/PHNews/I need to use what I have. I have a fully stocked freezer and pantry. I could probably open my own store. I do want to add some things like fresh veggies, and some chips to my stash but i definitely don't need more than that. What about you?
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Post by jennilee on Apr 21, 2020 14:01:40 GMT -6
We are pretty set. Fresh fruit would be nice, but other than that I think I could open a store too. lol. I keep insisting to DH that we are good, but he still wants to go to the store. I think he just wants to get out.
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Post by eyeofthestorm on Apr 22, 2020 12:54:04 GMT -6
We are in good shape... but I just went to Costco on Friday. It always seems like we have SO MUCH meat after that trip... but by next month, the freezer will be well eaten down.
Our Misfits Market delivery has become unreliable, but I have plenty of veggies I've frozen, so we don't need to go out to buy anything like that.
I'd like to have another source for protein. I've been thinking about nuts, but I'm not sure. No rush right now.
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Post by MammaMel on Apr 22, 2020 13:08:45 GMT -6
Sandra, I try to keep nuts on hand. I would rather snack on almonds than candy. Right now I have almonds and walnuts. I would love cashews but they are just way too expensive. Pecans make my throat itchy and peanuts irritate my sinuses. www.prairiehomemaker.com/PHNews/
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Post by jennilee on Apr 22, 2020 13:42:32 GMT -6
Sandra- how do you feel about tofu? Good source of protein, just have to play around with it. I can give you a great resource if you're interested. Beans are another great source of protein. I'm trying to work on less meat centered meals and having the meat be more of a "side dish" but it is hard!
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Post by eyeofthestorm on Apr 24, 2020 8:12:32 GMT -6
Jennilee, I have found tofu to be very versatile and useful, but our Costco stopped carrying it, and the price at a lot of our local stores is often more than I can pay for chicken. I've been shopping around online, looking for a good price. I don't mind having to buy a case, although if I do, I'd rather get the shelf-stable type.
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Post by Mamamia on May 11, 2020 1:26:57 GMT -6
Not necessarily cheaper by the pound, but mushrooms are another good source of protein. As I’m sure you know they are also a super versatile! Soups, omelettes, gravies, pizza topping, and one of our family favorites....making my homemade sauce and using mushrooms in place of meat. Delicious and a nice break from my usual variety of sausage, meatballs, and bracciole.
Even though we’re still pretty stocked on meat, they keep talking about shortages, so I’m trying to think of replacements too. I love fish, but hubby can only eat it about twice a month. So I’m going to add more egg dishes and grilled cheese is always welcome in this house. Dairy products are loaded with protein too.
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Post by leah on May 12, 2020 20:50:01 GMT -6
When we moved to our own house 2 years ago, we made a deliberate effort to connect with the local community, including putting our dollars back into local folk's pockets. We make a monthly meat order from a farm down the road. They also have a shop that supports local artists, and a greenhouse (that's getting seriously depleted! Guess everybody's starting a garden this year) for $2/pot. The pots are either 4" or a 4-pack. We have a dairy farm we support with our raw cow milk orders, and we are contemplating buying half a pig from them. We bulk buy from Azure Standard, which is a couple hundred miles from us. We also buy fruits and veggies from a mom'n'pop store in the next town. We buy chicken feed from a mill near my husband's work. What I appreciate is these local folks aren't gouging us. We are able to get a steady supply of meats due to them only serving local markets. I do see a price increase with Azure though. Normally my drop is about 7 people a month... but in March it was 29!! All that said... we still do shop at chains. Costco, Winco, Trader Joe's. But not for eggs, got 10 chickens for that.
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