Stock Your Pantry For The Holidays – Prepping For Food Shortages
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Great advice, get it now, before it's gone.
I am always Prepped in the Baking department/usually, and got all my Christmas fare back in early September, I only need some fresh vegetables closer to the day, but have frozen veg at a push.
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That's exactly what I'm doing this week: using up some food in my freezer so I can buy a turkey while they still have them.
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As long ad i can make my holiday mash potato… Everything else will be fine.
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I was unable to find a turkey in 5 different stores, so I bought a turkey breast which will work for the two of us. Already have most everything else in preps and freezer. Still need to buy fresh sweet potatoes, but that's it. Feels good to be ready. Great reminders!
I picked up my turkey today for Christmas. My Thanksgiving turkey is in the freezer waiting. I have everything for both dinners except for pie shells. If I can't get pie shells, I know I have all ingredients and pans to make some. Yes, plan ahead and get the stuff while you can. Thanks for another great video!
i buy 2 turkeys which i already bought i been stocking up my baking supplies next will be butter i usually stock up enough for a year at the holidays when aldi puts it on sale
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A head of lettuce..$2.68…a can of crisco was over 7 dollars..I thought everyone must be watching those videos about making crisco candles..
Yes get it now..today I saw a vintage cookbook picture..it had 4 whole baked cornish hens on a platter. Their feet were all pointed to the center..I thought Thanksgiving 2021..platter 4 chickens on a bed of lettuce with cherry tomatoes and sliced lemon at their feet..we might have to be creative!
Thanks for the advice and ideas! It can be stressful when you can't find ingredients for holiday meals. Flexibility will be key this year. Take care! ๐
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If you cannot find the exact ingredients you need for the recipe for one of your family's favorite holiday dishes, consider ingredient substitutions that would work. For example if your pie recipe calls for canned pumpkin pie filling, you may have to make do with canned pumpkin puree or canned sweet potatoes that you puree plus add some extra sugar and some ground spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Check out the recipes in several cookbooks for variations on a family favorite and you may find one that uses the kind of ingredients you can get.
If you want to make that green bean and condensed mushroom soup casserole with the crispy fried onion topping and just cannot find one of the key ingredients, you may have to substitute an ingredient and change the cooking steps. Maybe you will have to use frozen green beans or sliced Brussels raw sprouts instead of canned green beans. Or maybe you will have to use condensed cream of onion or cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom. Perhaps you will have to use some salad croutons drizzled with butter instead of the fried onion bits.
If you cannot find a whole frozen turkey to thaw a few days before the holiday, you may have have to make do with a rolled turkey breast or a pair of large whole chickens that you fill with stuffing. If it is a whole, cooked ham that you want and cannot find, maybe you will have to buy an uncooked ham and bake it at home or stack some raw ham steaks with some rings of canned pineapple and brown sugar between the layers and bake that.
If all else fails, maybe you can start a new family tradition by preparing a non-traditional meal of food you already know your family likes. There is no law that says you cannot have homemade lasagna for your Thanksgiving meal or home cooked beef stew or seafood gumbo for your Christmas dinner. It is not so much about having all the traditional dishes for your holiday meal — it is much more about family togetherness and enjoying an abundant meal together.
Great video! I started buying ahead for all the upcoming holidays meals a few weeks ago. It's just our immediate family and since everyone has just the one day off, resting and enjoying time together has become the focus, so we try to keep the meals simple.
This is so smart. Iโm still on the lookout for a turkey. I have pressure canned turkey but Iโd rather bake one. Iโm ready.
We almost never cook the Turkey because weโre eating with extended family and we bring side dishes. But I bought a couple small pre-cooked turkey breasts and put them in the freezer just in case. I also picked up stuffing mix , and we always have mashed potatoes, gravy, and pumpkin and baking supplies! I wanted to be ready in case of shortages, but also in case of sickness , weather, or Covid restrictions suddenly getting worse again. Itโs so good to know that we are prepared to have a lovely thanksgiving even if we have to keep to ourselves. I have also prepared some fun New Yearโs Eve items and sparkling cider, etc. We donโt have a โtypicalโ Christmas meal, so Iโm not as prepared for that. Except of course for all our food storage. But I HAVE bought all my kids presents and stocking stuffers already so I can relax and feel better about that!
I got everything I need for the holidays, even the turkey for only $.84 a pound. I told all my kids to get their stuff now or do without. It's good knowing your food is secure and your ready for anything.
I bought nuts a couple months ago and froze them. Stocked up on gravy today. Waiting on turkeys!
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Excellent advice I just a delivery of food suppliesโฆ price of turkeys is thru the roof .blessings to all ๐๐๐
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Love your mashed potatoes in the crockpot idea,the only thing easier is instant mashed potatoes, one of my favorite desserts is an old fashioned baked blackberry pudding, we use frozen wild berries we picked during the summer as they are abundant on several of my family's farms, but you can substitute with whatever berries you have on hand,we've used wild cherries, persimmons and pawpaws, but my favorite will always be blackberry.
Thanks! That is a yummy idea for the stuffing, we love stuffing so I think Iโll try that for something different
Great reminder, AG! I noticed my local Walmart has many holiday meal ingredients out on sale. I will definitely be going over there this week to stock up! I'm going to try your recipe. Sounds delightful!
Thank you, thank you, for all ur advice.
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I started looking at turkeys, and truly, all they had at the shop, were two turkeys.
Next time, meaning next week, I will start buying, all I need for the holidays.
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Why is it holiday cooking? Nobody cooks beyond Thanksgiving and Christmas? Mashed potatoes is very easy to make. And they are staples aren't they? Year around food. Peel potatoes. Cut, boil, mash. Add hot milk (never cold unless you want purple mashed potatoes), and don't skimp on butter. Several things can be added from garlic and green onions to bacon and salami. Cranberry sauce is easy to make, so if you don't have a can, get fresh (frozen), all you need is water and sugar. To make them special, add a splash of orange liqueur, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla, and other spices. Best tasting one is when you boil with cranberries a sour apple and orange. Cut them in 4 pieces, don't peel. Remove after sauce is done. You can eat those fruit instead of throwing away. They are very tasty. Fresh green beans can be used for casserole. Fried mushrooms added really elevate the dish itself. All of it is easy to make.
My holidays will be light cooking I am going to use what's in my pantry going to make home made Mac and cheese.๐๐๐๐ง๐
We use rice with turkey dinners instead of mash potatoes. Hawaii is a rice state lol.