tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post1418957635779530727..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Pantry and Preparedness. Protection against shortages.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25701512439904070152015-06-22T12:46:21.817-07:002015-06-22T12:46:21.817-07:00The best place to find soy flour (around here) is ...The best place to find soy flour (around here) is the health food store.Cristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885394458317264217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8723656914781589112015-06-19T00:46:29.383-07:002015-06-19T00:46:29.383-07:00Dear Teri.
Free range and organic eggs are more ex...Dear Teri.<br />Free range and organic eggs are more expensive. The cheapest I see are around $4. And now and then there are shortages. A while back there were no eggs but I am not even sure why!<br />Most of my life I have had chickens. The pictures are our chooks about four years ago. My problem is they become pets and then I end up with a chook nursing home! lol<br />I am trying to do what you do Teri... when I get extras they build up my pantry. My Aunt just offered me a bucket of limes and oranges! Another friend is sending me a bucket of lemons, Mum is sending me Bay Leaves... it all counts and helps so much!<br />Have a wonderful weekend and thank you. Love Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35662195625906136592015-06-19T00:41:31.935-07:002015-06-19T00:41:31.935-07:00Dear Rhonda, It is so good to have a friend with c...Dear Rhonda, It is so good to have a friend with chickens. That would be ideal. <br />I agree it must be terrible for people with babies to have to worry about baby formula being unsafe. I read over 30,000 children ended up in hospital over the last contamination. Can you imagine?<br />Thank you so much for commenting! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43012585736843129672015-06-19T00:39:07.949-07:002015-06-19T00:39:07.949-07:00Dear Leslie, Thank you so much for this informatio...Dear Leslie, Thank you so much for this information! I had not heard of this. But when you crack an egg you can easily tell if it is "good" and so this method must work really well! I hope it helps lots of ladies.<br />Thank you for sharing it here. I hope shortages dont hit everyone but even in normal times there are lower and higher prices and also when you have chickens there are times of too many eggs and times of not enough!<br />Many thanks.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36870219972156021702015-06-18T14:01:02.040-07:002015-06-18T14:01:02.040-07:00Thank you for yet another great post. I wanted to...Thank you for yet another great post. I wanted to share a way to store eggs for those who have their own chickens. Use clean eggs that do not need to be washed. Washing eggs removes a protective coating and therefore the eggs will need refrigeration. Find a large crock or jar with a lid. Coat each egg with lard or shortening. Then pack salt around each egg to "cushion." The lard keeps air out of the egg and the salt works to preserve and space the eggs. Keep this crock with a lid in a cool dry place. Eggs will store in this manner for 6-8 months. I do this every year in the Spring to save my eggs for holiday baking (I'm in the US). When you need an egg from the crock, just remove what you need and be sure to brush the salt back over the eggs that remain and replace the lid. Yes, it is a bit of a mess to wash the lard from your egg before using, but hey free egg! <br />Best wishes, LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64917231140192510752015-06-18T07:50:14.720-07:002015-06-18T07:50:14.720-07:00Annabel,
Thank you for the information you are sha...Annabel,<br />Thank you for the information you are sharing with all of us! It's interesting about all these different shortages. <br />Thank you, Cristy, for sharing your experience with using soy flour and water as an egg substitute. I have read of others (flax, chia, unflavored gelatin, etc) but have not tried any of those.<br />Just as a note: I know that whole powdered eggs work very well in baked goods. I bought some a few years back and paid under $15/#10 can. I just recently checked those prices and they have gone way up!! Powdered egg whites work well too.<br />I've been trying to figure out a good substitute and will now look for soy flour to add to my pantry. I'm glad, Helen, you have had good luck also with this! <br />Annabel, is the $5/doz. price for organic eggs or regular. Our EB eggs are almost $3.50/doz. for white and a bit over $5/doz. for brown. (My "target" price if around 1 dollar for regular eggs but I'm afraid I won't see that price any time soon.<br />Thank you, also, for sharing about CA drought. I know it is very serious with other states having water/drought issues too. I'm hoping to get local fruit/veggies for summer canning at a decent price. We shall see. :)<br />The information you got from the man in the shop sure opened my eyes to global shortages. This is why we all need to continually work on our pantry/storage items. I will need to check on powdered milk when I next go to the LDS cannery and up my supply. I use powdered milk regularly.<br />Today, I will be drying some onions and peppers as they were gifted to me yesterday and need to be used. I may put a few in the freezer as well. They add lots of flavor to stew/soup.This adds to my pantry and I'm always grateful for the "extras" I receive! :)<br />Have a good week! Love, TeriTeri Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66484979164340379912015-06-18T06:04:46.970-07:002015-06-18T06:04:46.970-07:00My price was only $2.29 a dozen last week and we c...My price was only $2.29 a dozen last week and we consider that really high. You have put that in perspective!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1802524381875751972015-06-18T03:38:59.913-07:002015-06-18T03:38:59.913-07:00Dear Annabel,
This is such an interesting post! T...Dear Annabel,<br />This is such an interesting post! Thank you for all the details of it. I too have used the 1 tablespoon of Soy Flour and 1 Tablespoon of water with huge success . I used it for years simply to save money in baking.<br />Isn't it amazing how often we take having everything available for granted? I love these posts as they make me think and also be grateful.<br />Love Helen xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022606699440794764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41260985503048671842015-06-17T16:27:59.232-07:002015-06-17T16:27:59.232-07:00Thanks Lana. 20% rise isnt too bad. I notice our e...Thanks Lana. 20% rise isnt too bad. I notice our egg prices are much higher all the time... like $5 a doz is pretty average.<br />I hope this doenst come here! But I am keeping a very close eye on baby formula supplies. Thank you for commenting.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-86578217320081317992015-06-17T16:24:01.189-07:002015-06-17T16:24:01.189-07:00Thank you Cristy for this eggs substitute tip. Thi...Thank you Cristy for this eggs substitute tip. This sounds like a really good one! It is so good to get a tip that has been tried and tested and we know it works well.<br />This could be a real money saver. Many thanks.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-12433561917909070522015-06-17T16:21:58.024-07:002015-06-17T16:21:58.024-07:00Dear Colette,
Find out what produce you regularly ...Dear Colette,<br />Find out what produce you regularly buy that comes of of California, if any... There is more information today from there. It looks like big shortages are coming. <br />I agree the health benefits of eggs. In so many ways, healthy fats, protein, diets (they are filling) and so many ways. I wonder if you could find a friend or relative who does keep chooks and doesnt live in your area? (as a back up supply?)<br />Maybe at the store ask if they are expecting any issue with egg supply or price increases... then you can decide if you should freeze some or stock up. Store managers usually know what is on the horizon.<br />I hope you are having a good week! Lots of love, Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-22301757608135204752015-06-17T16:15:54.570-07:002015-06-17T16:15:54.570-07:00Dear Sarah,
Thank you so much. I am keeping a clos...Dear Sarah,<br />Thank you so much. I am keeping a close watch on the formula supplies as Harper could need it and as you say it would be just terrible if there are none on the shelf.<br />Keep an eye on the products that might come out of california normally, there is more in the news on that today. <br />Thank you for commenting! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36686129211669320272015-06-17T16:12:36.191-07:002015-06-17T16:12:36.191-07:00Marie I see this, where people will not buy food b...Marie I see this, where people will not buy food but they will buy junk. Or they do not feed their family properly but do buy cigarettes and soft drink. Addictions are often part of this, even addictions to Soda etc. It is crazy as without health we have nothing! <br />Thank you so much! A lot of new comments have come in overnight on this (as when I post I think all you girls are in bed then next day the comments come in!) It is interesting some areas are noticing effects more than others.<br />Thank you so much for commenting! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-67317507037907067002015-06-17T16:08:22.703-07:002015-06-17T16:08:22.703-07:00That was a good idea to freeze some eggs.
Yes cou...That was a good idea to freeze some eggs. <br />Yes counterfeit baby formula is a scary concept. I should have asked exactly what that was ie ordinary powdered milk re packaged or Chinese formula re packaged maybe...<br />This has me keeping a close eye on our supplies! Thank you for your comment! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46842042364044820952015-06-17T16:05:43.504-07:002015-06-17T16:05:43.504-07:00Dear Nanna Chel,
Here tow diaries that closed are ...Dear Nanna Chel,<br />Here tow diaries that closed are now re opened and producing milk especially for China. It is flown out everyday. It is big business. It is crazy what happened, milk is a basic and all those dairies closed down! Well, now there is a revival and here at least the milk is going to Asia who will pay good money for it!<br />"food security" is interesting. Keeping essential things going would seem sensible! <br />It is really wonderful that our produce is seen as clean, fresh, wholesome and safe... what an advantage!<br />Hope ou are having a good week, Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53883322364448612802015-06-17T16:01:05.485-07:002015-06-17T16:01:05.485-07:00Dear Kaye,
That time the bananas went up after the...Dear Kaye,<br />That time the bananas went up after the cyclone ours hit over $19 a kilo! But could have bought them at about $3 before then. I just never bought a banana for about a year! Well done on buying up on sugar. We can do that if we keep an eye on what is happening.<br />Having a friend who has chickens is very handy! Most of my life I have kept chickens. My Nan always kept them it was a family tradition!<br />Re the baby formula both Mum and I are keeping spare tins and also a very close eye on the shelves. After ringing Devondale recently and hearing what they had to say I know from them demand for powdered milk is bigger than they can supply so it is a real thing. Also locally we have two dairies now selling directly to China as the need for milk there that is "clean" gets greater. So keep your eye on those shelves!<br />Lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-418376642375792972015-06-17T15:53:10.445-07:002015-06-17T15:53:10.445-07:00Dear Glenda,
Just this morning I see more stories ...Dear Glenda,<br />Just this morning I see more stories about the seriousness of the Californian drought and a town being cut off from water! <br />As you say many businesses that use eggs will really be affected. There are flow ons down the chain. It is so important to be aware.<br />I need to make a note book like yours and face those calculations. It is a little mind boggling how much food we go through! But knowledge is power.<br />Lots of love and thanks, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-14447953194381008352015-06-17T15:48:49.228-07:002015-06-17T15:48:49.228-07:00Wendy, we are finally getting Aldi! I am so excite...Wendy, we are finally getting Aldi! I am so excited! Not sire when it is opening but there will be one just up the road from us! <br />Helen says she saves so much due to Aldi. If you could ever write a story on whats good and whats not and general information on Aldi I would love that! Anyway I am so pleased as this will be very good for us! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-20313382998086192622015-06-17T14:49:40.142-07:002015-06-17T14:49:40.142-07:00A news report that I heard earlier this week on NP...A news report that I heard earlier this week on NPR here in the USA said that the egg shortage will mainly affect liquid eggs which are used commercially. Liquid eggs may have to be imported to get past the worst of it. They said July will be the worst and then it will start to improve. Our prices have risen by about 20% but the shelves are still full and I have not seen any rationing. I have seen talk on the web about stocking up and freezing them but I don't think it is necessary for our family of two. I was allergic to eggs for many years and know that you can live just fine without them but of course we would rather not. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36145069349149948532015-06-17T14:28:49.794-07:002015-06-17T14:28:49.794-07:00Here in the US we are seeing dramatic price increa...Here in the US we are seeing dramatic price increases in eggs. I don't buy free range or organic and the price has escalated from $1.89/dozen to $3.49/dozen in less than a month. I live in Alabama. I know people in other areas haven't seen as steep of an increase. I wasn't terribly worried, though, when I saw the price. I just left the eggs on the shelf. I have used a Tablespoon of soy flour and a Tablespoon of water in my baking as an egg substitute for YEARS, so I just need to make sure I have soy flour and I am set. I started it because it was cheaper, and nobody has ever been able to tell the difference. I have tried flax seed in the same way (1 Tablespoon to 1 Tablespoon) and I like the taste, but it definitely changes the flavors. The soy flour is good because of the way nobody can tell it's there. Cristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885394458317264217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-77396079464938932712015-06-17T13:41:21.132-07:002015-06-17T13:41:21.132-07:00When several years ago in the U.S. there was a bir...When several years ago in the U.S. there was a bird flu problem they went door to door taking and destroying all the birds. Crooks from the backyards as well as show birds. Our wild back yard birds seemed to survive the flu except the crows. Many died off. I am keeping supplies for egg substitutes on hand in case. We do buy our eggs from a neighbor's crooks but one never knows what might happen. We have always used egg substitutes like flax meal in recipes anyway. That way we are used to using them and know what they work in and not. Thanks for the links. I will write the ideas on recipe card to keep. It might be good for neighbors or relatives to get two cans of formula on hand for any of their people that use it. No hoarding but to help. How terrible it would be for a baby to be without in an emergency situation. Grownups can substitute foods, babies cannot. Thanks to everyone for all the inspiration and knowledge. Sarah Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73282359349112022822015-06-17T10:15:54.167-07:002015-06-17T10:15:54.167-07:00Dear Annabel,
Leave it to my dear Australian sist...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />Leave it to my dear Australian sister (YOU) to educate me as to what is going on in my own backyard! Thank you for this post. This one escaped me completely, I need to be better at knowing what's going on around me. I did notice eggs had not been on any amazing deals for several months, but it never occurred to me the possible "why"....now I know.<br /><br />Like Glenda, I too live in an area where we cannot keep chickens in the backyard. It is RIDICULOUS but that's the current policy.<br /><br />I need to be sure that we have plenty of protein options. So I've planned the following: add eggs to my freezer, I've read how to safely do this so I will. I will also source powdered eggs and add to my pantry along with more canned chicken and beef. Thanks to Tania for the reminder on chia seeds, that would be very handy.<br /><br />I've read several stories since you posted this, and one in particular is a pie maker in the midwestern US that is temporarily discontinuing the making of their French Silk Pies until they can do so cost-effectively. I think the story said they sell over 200,000 a year!? Also while the company knows that there could be a way around the egg situation (for their recipe), the recipe they are "famous" for is over 40 years old and they don't want to mess with that. So interesting.<br /><br />As of this morning's new grocery ads there are still great (stock-up) prices on chicken and turkey. I will shop and plan accordingly. Presently, chicken is dominant in my (freezer) pantry, beef is weakest area so I am working on that. No good egg deals advertised, so I will see what the prices are when I go to the store.<br /><br />Food shortages/restrictions, (no matter how brief the shortage may be estimated) are a concern to us all. Personally, I've nearly eliminated my diabetic medication through diet. I was diagnosed Type 2 diabetic 4 years ago. My doc has said that this year, I might be able to go off the medicine so long as my numbers stay low and controlled. I say that because eggs are a big staple for me. I tolerate them very well and my daily blood sugar readings tell me so! My lab work looks great, no raised cholesterol due to my increased egg consumption either. My labs actually have gotten much better! Trial, error, 43 pounds down and food really is my medicine. I could worry myself sick over this, so of course I will do what I can and put the rest in God's hands. <br /><br />I'm right with Wendy! My gold will continue to be soap, chocolate, powdered milk, and tea bags! :) <br /><br />Thank you for a fascinating, educational post! I'm going to pay better attention to this. xxx ColetteColettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06495414615748577448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43719223213388278322015-06-17T08:10:50.983-07:002015-06-17T08:10:50.983-07:00I have not seen egg shortages or limits here in Mi...I have not seen egg shortages or limits here in Michigan. That said, I heeded Brenda's post about the powdered eggs. I do have a tin of powdered on the shelf, as well as a container of plain gelatin.....which I've read can be reconstituted and used for a couple eggs in a baking recipe (I've not tried it yet). Aldi had a good price on eggs this week and I purchased five dozen.....an extra for the fridge and four went to the freezer. I'll probably add a bit more to that in the next couple of weeks. <br /><br />Counterfeit baby formula.....doesn't surprise me from there. Wow. <br />mdoe37https://www.blogger.com/profile/03019276985594142350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-57987930055863223072015-06-17T07:48:30.721-07:002015-06-17T07:48:30.721-07:00I am in the U.S., and I have heard of the egg situ...I am in the U.S., and I have heard of the egg situation, but it has not yet affected my family. My son is very allergic to eggs so we really don't use them much, and we don't buy prepared foods that contain eggs. I will eat them occasionally exhaust I am nursing my baby and need some good protein, but I don't use them in baking at all. So we have learned to do without for seven years now. I have two very very good Chocolate cake recipes that nobody can tell eggs are missing, and often I just add extra water, soy milk or oil to other recipes that calls for eggs.<br /><br />I have to confess that sometimes where I live, there is a contradictory attitude in folks. People complain about prices rising for necessities like milk or eggs, but they continue to buy non essential things like junk food, alcohol, etc, or continue to go out to eat or spend money in other areas that are above and beyond basic needs. It is a struggle when food prices rise, and in some areas I am sure it is more of an issue than others, but sometimes I think prople aren't as bad off as they think if they are still able to afford expensive phones and vehicles, or if they can afford to take a vacation or have their children in various activities. <br /><br />I really appreciate your blog and I'm learning a lot from it. I love reading everyone's comments as well.<br />MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53929759193528588812015-06-17T06:37:08.213-07:002015-06-17T06:37:08.213-07:00I'm in the U.S. and we get our eggs from a cou...I'm in the U.S. and we get our eggs from a country friend with her own chickens. I've heard the chicken flu stories on the news but I haven't checked out the current prices as we have a good bit in our freezer. <br />That is very interesting about the baby formula- and sad. Makes me very thankful to live where I live.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.com