That’s good...even our two day prime deliveries aren’t getting here for at least five days.
What would you stock up on?
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my honey ordered a battery for our UPS and it came very quickly, much faster than they said it would
I had a few minutes out today at the grocery store and grabbed some bananas (3 bunches), some mushrooms and some cherry tomatoes and a carton of oat milk. I plan to make a trip again in a few days and do all the banking etc for the month at the same time. I forgot to check if they had toilet paper, silly me, but we still have lots.
Emma JC
ps hand sewing a mask is not a fun task, and it was annoying that no one else seemed to be wearing one
I had a few minutes out today at the grocery store and grabbed some bananas (3 bunches), some mushrooms and some cherry tomatoes and a carton of oat milk. I plan to make a trip again in a few days and do all the banking etc for the month at the same time. I forgot to check if they had toilet paper, silly me, but we still have lots.
Emma JC
ps hand sewing a mask is not a fun task, and it was annoying that no one else seemed to be wearing one
I made a quick stop at the produce market- I'm so happy with that store! It's the only place that seems unaffected
I got an organic cauliflower for a buck, I filled the whole rack of the oven with pieces (on cookie sheets
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A discounted organic celery for .50 cents
A bag of organic oranges $1.99. They taste great, but the membranes are super tough.
I found our grocery stores stopped running ads. That's a good thing! We don't need folks going out just for bargains
I got an organic cauliflower for a buck, I filled the whole rack of the oven with pieces (on cookie sheets
)A discounted organic celery for .50 cents
A bag of organic oranges $1.99. They taste great, but the membranes are super tough.
I found our grocery stores stopped running ads. That's a good thing! We don't need folks going out just for bargains
I’m trying not to go out at all. It’s be almost a week now, not counting dropping a letter off at the post office. It was super quick, in/out and I had wipes with me.
Son went to the grocery store today then together we disinfected all of the items, got rid of the bags/boxes and proceeded to wash our hands and clean all the doorknobs and everything we touched.
It’s probably overkill but it’s become routine so I’ll continue to wipe down everything that comes into the house going forward. My goal is to have enough where I won’t need to order/buy anything else after my last grocery delivery next week.
Son went to the grocery store today then together we disinfected all of the items, got rid of the bags/boxes and proceeded to wash our hands and clean all the doorknobs and everything we touched.
It’s probably overkill but it’s become routine so I’ll continue to wipe down everything that comes into the house going forward. My goal is to have enough where I won’t need to order/buy anything else after my last grocery delivery next week.
Over here and in the UK, the advise is not to wear them unless one is a medical care worker or if working with the public i.e. supermarket check out staff etc.
“The average healthy person does not need to have a mask, and they shouldn’t be wearing masks,”
Dr. Perencevich said. “There’s no evidence that wearing masks on healthy people will protect them.
They wear them incorrectly, and they can increase the risk of infection because they’re touching their face more often.”
OMG, I over did it with the paper towels and toilet paper, lol. The tp rolls are gigantic...like the kind that would be in a public rest stop on a highway 
What was I thinking? That I was going to run out, apparently. I even ended up with the flat paper towels that go in the dispensers in public restrooms. 
What was I thinking? That I was going to run out, apparently. I even ended up with the flat paper towels that go in the dispensers in public restrooms. 
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It's DEFINITELY better than nothing. Good job!OMG, I over did it with the paper towels and toilet paper, lol. The tp rolls are gigantic...like the kind that would be in a public rest stop on a highway
I have most of what I use in bulk already, just because that;s my style of cooking. . . have lots of grains, dried beans (which I then cook and freeze), spices, frozen fruit, frozen veggies, nuts, on hand. Then I buy fresh veggies as needed. That said, here's my list:
Bulk Items
Canned/boxed goods:
I probably forgot some things, but that's what I typically have on hand. I'm a bit of a hoarder/collector when it comes to food, which has come in really handy since COVID-19 hit. For example, when the flour disappeared from all the stores, I had a huge bag downstairs already!
For other fresh veg, I grow tomatoes and such every summer already. This year I'm putting together a list of things we eat often so I can plant as much as I can. Our stores are still open of course, but it's such a pain in the *** to go there just because we need more parsley or whatever else.
ETA: I've had a "be apocalypse ready" mindset for years now. It's partly why I started gardening!
Bulk Items
- white rice
- brown rice
- quinoa
- rolled oats
- pasta
- flour (mostly white, but some whole wheat)
- sugar
- gluten flour (for making seitan)
- nutritional yeast
- smaller amounts of random things for variety: wild rice, bulgar, wheat berries, etc
- dried beans (mostly chickpeas, red and white kidney, black, pinto)
- spices (I always have lots of almost everything)
- cashews, slivered almonds, roasted peanuts, maybe some walnuts or pecans
Canned/boxed goods:
- tomato paste
- crushed tomatoes
- diced tomatoes
- coconut milk
- soups
- peanut butter, cashew butter
- tetra packs of self-stable soy milk
- oils (olive, canola, coconut, sesame)
- vinegars (red wine, white wine, apple cider, rice, plum, regular white)
- cereal, boxes of Scottish Oats
- coffee
- basic baking items (baking soda, baking powder, salt, active yeast, cornstarch)
- fruits/berries (strawberries, raspberries, peaches, mango)
- bananas (I already have a bunch frozen, since I like to buy lots at once and freeze the extra)
- veggies (corn, peas, edamame)
- excess veg from the garden (celery, zucchini, tomatoes)
- juice from concentrate
- bread, bagels, etc
- condiments like dijon mustard, soy sauce
- veg/fruit that keep a long time: butternut squash, onions, potatoes, apples, carrots, parsnip, beets)
I probably forgot some things, but that's what I typically have on hand. I'm a bit of a hoarder/collector when it comes to food, which has come in really handy since COVID-19 hit. For example, when the flour disappeared from all the stores, I had a huge bag downstairs already!
For other fresh veg, I grow tomatoes and such every summer already. This year I'm putting together a list of things we eat often so I can plant as much as I can. Our stores are still open of course, but it's such a pain in the *** to go there just because we need more parsley or whatever else.
ETA: I've had a "be apocalypse ready" mindset for years now. It's partly why I started gardening!
I would have been fine if I were still in my home. We didn’t bring everything with us because we knew we wouldn’t be here more than 2-3 months. And of course we had no idea about covid 19 wreaking havoc the way it is.
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The USA is changing their opinion
White House task force could soon recommend Americans wear masks
Most members of President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force have come to agree that Americans should begin wearing face coverings in public and could issue formal guidance on the matter soon, people familiar with the matter said.
www.cnn.com
Canada has not taken a position as yet.
EDIT: they have a suggestion now
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I'm going to start wearing a mask when around people. At work it reminds people to take things seriously. It drives me nuts that people will keep distance, but right when they walk right by you, feel the need to say hello. Just smile and nod, or wave. I will be happy if this stops people from hand shaking, and hugging platonically.
I did find an old dust mask and wore it last time I was at a store. I'm going to see if I can sew one to fit better
I shouldn't need anything for at least another week. I'll only go to Aldi and the produce market now, and the Asian store if I need tofu
I did find an old dust mask and wore it last time I was at a store. I'm going to see if I can sew one to fit better
I shouldn't need anything for at least another week. I'll only go to Aldi and the produce market now, and the Asian store if I need tofu
It’s interesting because I’m pretty sure when this virus started it was believed that it was more of a contact virus rather than an inhaled one and now everything I’m reading is saying the reverse. I guess that can happen as they learn more and more about it. If this is the case I would think a mask would be in order. If we go ahead with the closing I wonder if we will be wearing masks.
Perhaps this can help :
- Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease. - Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick. - Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19)
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You seems a store manager my dear... Lol
But that's really helpful
Thank you! it has given me peace of mind to know that we will be okay for a while.
I have stored all the dry goods in various tubs and kept an inventory in a notebook so that I know what I have and where it is.
As I am using up items, I add them to my grocery list and next week will venture back out to restock. I did buy a few bananas etc this week ($15 worth of food) as I just did a quick in and out of the store.
Emma JC
I think I’m good for awhile. No more buying for me lol.
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My favourite doctor has come out with a video ( 
) that could be helpful for some that are new.
Emma JC
) that could be helpful for some that are new.Emma JC
Val
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Favourite doctor?? I'm a huge fan of him either! He's a cutie.My favourite doctor has come out with a video (
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Many years ago, long before coronavirus, my wife asked a pathologist what special hygiene precautions he took on leaving the mortuary. He said that he always cleaned out his nasal passages with cotton buds and hot soapy water.
If you really want to go into overkill you can use a clinical disinfectant such as TCP instead of the water. But beware: The smell may result in your partner refusing to share your bed with you.
Roger.
We are down to our last three slices of bread. 
I guess now is a good time to try making the pitas that I saw on facebook. They look really good and are pretty simple to make. I might do another beer bread, savory this time, if the boys left me a can of beer, that is. I saw something that said you can use any type of bubbling beverage. Maybe I should get a couple of bottles of seltzer, especially if I want the bread to be fairly plain and not flavorful.
I guess now is a good time to try making the pitas that I saw on facebook. They look really good and are pretty simple to make. I might do another beer bread, savory this time, if the boys left me a can of beer, that is. I saw something that said you can use any type of bubbling beverage. Maybe I should get a couple of bottles of seltzer, especially if I want the bread to be fairly plain and not flavorful.
