Are You Worried About Food Prices?
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I live in Brittany too Jane. We are both retired (74 & 68) I have to say after going shopping last Wednesday I came back genuinely depressed. We go out once a fortnight on average sometimes once every 3 weeks. Otherwise I dont get out at all because of fuel prices. There are 4 supermarkets we can access without going too far inc lidl. I stock up on tins, dried goods, flour, rice & Oats etc & I have stocked up on washing detergent & soaps , toothpaste, toothbrushes. My first aid cabinet is in good order. Also stocked up on flea & shampoo treatments for my cat & dog plus their food. I also treated myself to an air fryer, using much less electricity & practically no oil. I havnt used my oven in 3 months! Keep 9n keeping on Jane. Bon courage everyone 💪
Ps. I buy shops own brands instead of posh labels & I use white vinegar as a cleaning agent too so im not spending silly money on sprays .
Thanks for watching
I’ve increased my spending on food by 20% by cutting back in other areas and I’m still looking for budget options and weekly offers to make it stretch. Added to that my friend and I have started shopping together and we bulk buy big packs of things and split them. My friend will also text me if she sees a bargain and get some for me too and vice versa. Like you I’m deliberately spending my whole budget each week and stocking up.
Good ideas.
I do that with friends as well. Here in the US I do some shopping at a warehouse club where I can buy larger packages and then I split them down into sizes portions that I will use. I have a product called a food saver that vacuum seals the food so it does not get freezer burn. I belong to one Club store and my next door neighbor belongs to another. We shop for each other at each of the respective clubs we belong to as they do have different items as well as items that we prefer from one Club over another. It saves us both on belonging to both clubs as well as getting the benefit of shopping at both clubs. We are each one person households so we aren't buying a huge amount of items but things that are non-perishable that I can stock up on when I do find a good deal I definitely take advantage of. I have also tried to cut back on disposable products that I use such as paper towels. There sometimes I do need them for certain kinds of cleanup but otherwise I have some old towels that I've repurposed into rags to pick up spills and messes as well as cleaning countertops and other surfaces. It is challenging out there for just myself and my two pets but I imagine what it is like feeding a large family with growing teenagers! Jane you've shown us some wonderful options for finding good deals that can be applied no matter where you live. I also appreciate your suggestions about keeping an inventory and buying an extra or two of an item but not stockpiling and hoarding. I think it is smart that everybody has to just figure out what substitutions they can live with as well in light of rising prices. Switching from fresh to frozen or canned is a great example. Also being flexible on the brands that you purchase. You show that with your coffee choice but many stores have their own in-house brands that are 20 to 40% less than the name brand of an item and the quality is typically very comparable. You can always try the store brand and if you don't like it you can go back to the national brand. Most store brands will guarantee that you like the product or they will give you your money back. So you really have no risk. I primarily buy most of my fruit frozen. I particularly like frozen berries and that way I don't ever waste any. Although the fresh go on offer frequently in the summer, I don't seem to use them up quite quickly enough so buying the large frozen bags from the club stores makes the most sense for me. Thank you again, Jane and Mike for the great video. You are a great example of how to use what you have so that things don't go to waste and also still having meals that you enjoy eating. It is particularly impressive since you have to follow a gluten-free diet, Jane. Those items are so much more costly making things more difficult.
I love the idea of splitting bulk buys with a friend 👍🙌❤️ That is so clever
Thats a great idea
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I really like your channel. I'm from the 🇺🇸. Nice pantry. The only think wrong with it, is you don't have enough. Please stock up at least one year supply.
I totally agree. We are eating food right now from last years harvest. There will be trouble ahead and prices are going to keep on rising
I'm stocking up on flour, grains, rice, tuna, salmon, oils, sugar, mustard, frozen veg and fruit, many types of dried beans and lentils, cans of diced tomatoes and tomato paste, frozen salmon and haddock....too many to name....and I live alone. I take this very seriously. Great video as always.
I am only buying what is on sale meat wise and I grab a can of beans, fruit, potatoes, etc every time I go shopping. Stock up slowly but steadily. Great video and best wishes to everyone during this time.
I noticed another lady from Ireland is a prepper, so am I. It started because of the location and geographical make up of the farm. I am rural and isolated and up a mountain. When the bad winter weather with storms, ice and snow come we can't get off the farm. In comparison to the UK and much of Europe our cost of living is high. I run a working pantry with a minimum of 18 months supplies which are used in strict rotion. A lot of my home produced food has been canned, preserved, dehydrated or frozen. I also keep toiletries, cleaning products, medical supplies etc in stock.
The pantry was a God send during Covid lockdown and again now as there are so many things missing off the shelves. I only buy a few extra items a week as my budget is quite small but you would be surprised how quickly your stock builds up. Prices are rising so fast it is frightening and it will get worse.
My animal feed bill has gone up 175% on last year, fertilizers have risen by 150%, grass, wheat, oat, barley and rye seed by 135%. The rise in the rise in the cost of electricity and fuel is another factor. Most small, non factory farmers here like myself are downsizing our herds and flocks so we can feed the remainder this coming winter and keep our breeding stock. Basically we are fighting to keep going. It will mean less meat will be on the supermarket shelves and the cost of dairy products and cereals will rise.
I’ve always kept several months of food stocked for these very reasons: illness, unavailability of foods, buying on sale to have the best price. Like you, Jane, I buy ingredients so that I can make multiple dishes with each item. My parents who lived thru the Great Depression raised us this way. I saw no reason to reinvent the wheel, so to speak 😉. It brings peace of mind for whatever crazy is going to be thrown at us next! Who would have ever thought baby formula would be a problem?! You are wise to spend the whole food budget and stock up! To save money if nothing else! Best to you and Mike!
We’re stocking up on all our allergy friendly & specialty diet necessities (safe flours, oil, grains etc). Due to the pandemic a lot of these companies are going out of business so in a month or two these products may cease to exist! Buying today helps to give me time to find a new safe alternative. I’m not left scrambling while family goes hungry. Thank you for showing us your pantry ❤️ I love seeing what others buy & what’s important to them.
We are working through our pantry and freezer as well. Our buying sales, and putting them away has truly saved us hundreds of dollars. We now are appreciating our wisdom.
Thanks for sharing
Now that I have a nicely stocked pantry I practice "one out one or two back in". That way I stay ahead in case I can't find the item. I will say I have done prepping for several years but on a smaller scale. Prices are scary to me but full on rationing is even scarier. In USA at some stores we have been limited on quantities for some items since pandemic started. I have cut back so much on meats, especially beef. I have made sure to stock up on hygiene products/over the counter medicines & vitamins. I also keep well ahead on pet foods/products. I really feel for folks with babies/children.
We have been stocking up also. When we saw prices rising, I'd buy alittle extra canned goods. Also have alot of dried beans, lentils, rice pasta.
Very interesting to see what you stock up on Jane. I shop similarly for ingredients when I see good offers. I have a 1930s walk -in larder and like to keep it well stocked but especially at the moment. UK supermarket price rises are breathtaking at the moment. Stork Margarine (baking block) went up 25% in one week recently.
Oil is doubled as an example
Inspiring! I'm going to rearrange my kitchen cupboard tomorrow 🙂love how you work out your food plan too Jane.
I too have been stocking up on the things on offer that I use regularly. In the pats I use to carry a 3 month stock of things because my husband was self emptied and didn’t have a guaranteed wage every week. This meant that I could feed the family well on the lean weeks when there was no wage. On weeks we had a higher than normal pay cheque I would add to the panty and freezer. When I was widowed I stopped doing this but because of the ever rising prices I have returned to this way of shopping. As another subscriber said. Food in the pantry is better than money in the bank these days if you want to beat inflation. I am selective with what I am buying and only stocking up on things I use regularly and would struggle without. I too have changed the way I cook having more meat free meals and using more frozen and tinned products.
We’re the same, I’m only burn what we’ll eat. I’ve also stocked up on laundry liquid, soap and shampoo and making everything last longer.
I have had to increased my food budget by £10 per week but I had been on a very low budget so I still think £45pw is pretty good. I am buying additional items when they are on a good deal, the chest freezer is stocked as farmfoods had some great vegan items on at very low cost.
I buy extra tuna, canned salmon, coffee, spaghetti sauce, rice, pasta, sugar, soap, and toothpaste. I am concerned; I take this seriously, but I refuse to freak out, so I pray and stay grateful which costs zero and is my best investment. Your channel is excellent.
I've started to learn some foraging. So far this year, dandelion and vinegar salads, drying clover blossoms for tea this winter, and wild garlic. Be well, everyone.
I'm stocking up on literally everything. At the current rate of inflation, it's a better investment than putting money in the bank. What is most worrisome is the rate of inflation. Prices are rising at least every week, and in some restaurants almost every day. The true rate of inflation here in the US is between 15 - 20 percent and rising. I pressure canned 6 pints of ground beef last week and six pints of ground turkey this week. I think given the current situation, it's prudent to stock up if you can, not only because of prices, but also availability.
I’ve missed the beef now, it’s all too expensive. Just tinned corn beef now.
Anna, years ago in a book “ the only investment guide you’ll ever need”, Andrew Tobias said to stockpile canned goods like tuna under your bed as an inflation hedge!
When I was in the supermarket this morning looking for yellow sticker (markdown) items I saw that beef mince was expensive. However there was one yellow sticker pack of beefburgers. It was nearly 700g for £3.24. I immediately thought of what you said about deconstructing frozen beefburgers. These weren’t frozen and were a good price and quality. Along with several packs of marked down vegetables I came home and set about cooking as the items had reached their sell by date.
A couple of hours later I had three portions of a sort of spag bol using the mince and lots of veg plus a single can of chopped tomatoes from my store cupboard. I also used this to stuff two peppers ....so another portion and had the remaining two burgers straight with veg for my lunch. I had chopped all the vegetables bought and once I’d added what I needed to the sort of spag bol, I used the rest to make vegetable soup and got four portions out of that.
I don’t think I would have thought of deconstructing the burgers if I hadn’t have watched your video. So thank you.
Happy to help, they seem to use nicer beef in the burgers too.
Hard not to be concerned. Electricity is ridiculous in UK and threatened with huge hikes with food and job losses.
It’s rough isn’t it, if people can’t afford petrol or electricity, they won’t have money for treats like fish and chips, so takeaways will lay off staff or even close
@@FrugalQueeninFrance Luckily, I have a job so I am able to follow your tips. It is a negative spiral. My main concern is health. I have seen people interviewed who during a day are having toast in the morning with toast and spaghetti hoops in the evening. The man had already lost 14lb and was not overweight, but would be unfit to work due to low energy. There comes a point where cutting back more compromises health. I saw a headteacher interviewed who has always worked in deprived areas but now finds a whole different situation with good parents completely unable to feed their children so they are fit for school. I did not want Brexit but think it has been so badly planned. We should all have access to allotments to grow food and been better prepared. The energy bills are a farce, people are going without showers, cannot afford to cook in some cases. I have been lucky with my provider but there is still a huge price increase but some people are paying 2-3 times what I am paying. Some of them are so greedy.
I think it can all become rather negative; for example, if we eat sunflower oil instead of olive oil, there are health implications. Olive oil activates the anti-inflammatory pathways in the body preventing lots of illnesses including heart disease. However, sunflower oil is thought to be pro-inflammatory. There are then knock-on human costs and costs to the NHS.
We can adapt with items such as wheat and replace with almond, buckwheat, coconut flour, etc. I feel the real deal breaker is the energy which no political party here is willing to fully tackle. I love your tips though.
Iʻm stocking up on basics that are on sale. Like you, Iʻm making changes. Iʻm sure we all must now! Love your channel, Jane!💜 Thanks to you and Michael for all you do for us.
Thanks very much
Stock cupboard menu planning always works cheaper and whilst I have readily available regular recipes, it's easy enough to Google 'recipes using' whatever ingredient you have in stock.
I have been saying for a few years, I am better of investing in tinned fish and tomatoes than putting money in a savings account. Looks like you are the same. Rising food prices are definitely a real concern. Great work as always ☺️
Ps mustard including Maille readily available in UK 🇬🇧, but being frugal its own brand for me.
Jane, This was a calm and very thorough review of what you are doing to prepare for times ahead. I made me reflect on what I am doing and we are on the same track except for corned beef. The buying of bread was a great idea and one I will use. Thank you for your continued caring for your viewers along with Mike. You are a great team. Hi Pam. (my sister in Georgia, USA.)
Yes meat is a crazy price at the moment. When making bolognese or chilli, i start off by softening 1 onion 1 carrot 1 stick of celery all minced beforehand, then add half the amount of beef mince. I sometimes also replace some or all of the beef with minced up mushrooms. I find it works.
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Thank you Jane and Mike for all that you do I loved the tour of your pantry, we have shelved out under our stairs as a pantry, I've stocked up on over a years supply of clothes washing detergent ( was on offer at the wholesalers) oil as that's In short supply here too. Like you I'm gluten free, but also all legumes, meat and alot of veg, so anything I can eat like rice and rice noodles I've stocked up on. Tea bags got a big 1000 pack from the wholesalers, and decafe coffee I noticed it had gone up in some shops, and basically anything that's on offer 👌
With food prices going up, the best 'investment' at the moment is food. I am not a prepper, but I buy more non perishable food at the moment as it will be more expensive next month. I like your videos, nice pantry. But as someone wrote earlier, I think it is not enough. ;-)
We’re limited by income.
@@theclumsyprepper Actually, we are preppers. I was afraid to be banned if I mentioned it.....;-) Money in the bank will vanish soon (EU) and it is better to own tangible stuff like food. With the inflation increasing every week, it is better to spend the money you have for food asap.
@@FrugalQueeninFrance I understand. Many of my friends are in the same situation. We all started a vegetable garden this year and are helping eachother to make the most of it. Hopefully we can preserve some veg for the winter!
I buy reduced vegetables, fruits and breads if I can get them. I buy meats on offer, shop the sales. And go early. I keep a small stock of pantry staples like rice,, dried beans and jams. I keep a stock of canned foods that I know we will eat and rotate it out. We eat our leftovers or I freeze them. We do not waste any food. Small bits of leftover foods can be made into soups and stews. I freeze bread now when I didn’t do it before. I keep powdered milk and a couple cans of cream in the pantry. It’s great for making gravies. The same things you do.
Thanks Katherine
I‘m in Germany and prices go up. But we are vegetatians and dairy free. So we spend lots in fruits and veggies and beans, but still we are under 150€ for my daughter and I. Plants are still cheap and on offer. But we also have a food storage vor more than a year for rice, beans, pasta and oats. That’s a nice backup to have as a singlemom!
Food prices gonna go insane in Ireland !
I stock piled things such as professional shampoos in bulk for 6/7 years supply .
Medical supplies for 6/7 years in bulk .
Dog supplies for 2 years last year when sales hit .
Dental supplies like toothbrushes and have a waterflosset instead of floss !
Women products such as moon cups on sale so last me 20 years which cost me €10!
Knickers from M&S 7 pair supply and got 10 packets for €100 so that last me 5-10 years buy knickers lol 😂 I’m defo more worried about not having any access to the stuff but having all the funds ?!
But I am worried about food issues and prices. It’s scary ! I’m bulk buying rice and gluten free oats in large bags and using vouchers and a friends discount card or 25% off once off bulk so could least help me for food ! Salt is another massive one rather than bags sugar that rot your teeth as. Health 😆 I do stock 2 bars chocolates weekly every time go to food shop ! I always put dark choclate low sugar bars in there and stock !
It’s frighting and at prices are in other counties but Ireland we still have some low prices so I’m sticking when I can !
The way I did it was not to bother take away ! Save that €20 a week take away for stocking !
I haven’t eaten a takeaway since 2018.
I really appreciated the observation you made about learning to eat smaller portions in France, compared to portion size in the UK. Everyone knows, that the US portion sizes have grown exponentially since the 1970s. I keep that information in my head as I stock up, here in Texas. Portion size is a critical consideration when trying to plan a long term (a year or more) pantry. * I think it is important to note that very similar times happened during the 1970s. I made it into my 20s, in the 1970s, and I was self-supporting at age 17, primarily due to the poor financial condition of the house I grew up in. I have been "here" in inflationary periods before, but "they" say it will be worse this time around. We need to act on that information. * With the past experiences tucked into my mind, the very first thing I did, beginning this past December [because we have been told it will become unavailable], was to buy enough dog food to last two years. To do that, I have had to buy it at regular intervals, so that the best by date continued to be farther out. Dog food has increased in price anywhere from 35% to 50%. I will use those bags that expire first, first, etc. I pre-bought the dogs' Interceptor medication for two years, and laid in a supply of the Zymox with HCL which I use to prevent and treat ear infections (that med has saved me thousands at the vet - I keep it in the fridge). I bought Boric Acid powder (it can be used to make medical solutions, as well as to kill off bug invasions), I bought rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, allergy medications, aspirin, cough medicine, and other medical supplies. I did this because people who had lived through hyperinflation in their countries said buy cleaning supplies and medical supplies before you buy food. When the cleaning and medical supplies disappeared from the shelves in their country, they were not seen again for more than five years. Wow! I hope that won't happen to us, but I always listen to the advice of people who have lived through terrible times. * Yes, I have also been buying extra food. Just the ingredients, no premade food, except for condiments. Besides beans, pasta, lentils, I have also been buying canned meat, veggies, tea, coffee, etc. Normally, I don't stock a lot of pantry food at all, as I like to eat "fresh." But times are changing. I added in condiments, some spices, mustards, and oriental sauces, a little extra oil (I keep that in the fridge to extend its expiration date). The items like flour, cornmeal, grains, oats, and some beans, that only last about 6 months to a year, will last several years, in perfect condition, if placed in mylar with oxygen absorbers. I have ordered some mylar kits., simply because there is no point stocking up on something to let it go bad. I have had beans marked one year old that simply would not cook soft - that can be prevented if anything you will not use in 6-9 months, is sealed into the mylar with oxygen absorbers. They will cook normally. That is really important if you are trying to save energy costs. * Here in the US, they have been telling us the flours and cornmeal, etc., will run out in less than 8 weeks, and at that point, all products that use those ingredients will cease production until possibly after the 2023 harvest (as the 2022 harvest has been compromised by lack of fertilizer, and very bad weather early in the planting season). I have learned how to make tortillas and flat breads from you! * A helpful famous quote that seems to fit this strange time we are living in: Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. In this case, stocking up seems reasonable.
Food certainly lasts longer when you eat less of it
I recently began stocking up on dog food too. Have you thought of putting it into mylar with oxygen absorbers?
@@informedpantry6257 My bags show the best by date, and you can add three months to that for final consumption with no fear of poisoning your dog ( mine eat IAMS mini chunks, chicken, this particular dog food resolved several health issues among my dogs, and I want to keep them on that food without interruption). Because of the longevity of the dried, I won't need to put the 40 lb. bags in mylar. I store them in a cool, dry, dark place.
It seems, nobody knows this.... old beans will soften, if you soak them over night or up to 24 hous ins water with 1 tsp of baking soda per pound of beans. Change the water 3 times while soaking. Drain and cook as usual with 1 tsp of baking soda. They soften up nicely. I cooked 7 year old beans this week using this method.
@@lavieestduresansconfiture4939 I beg to differ. There is a difference between being prepared and hoarding. Buying a few, or even several, is not keeping the prices inflated. It sounds like you’re pis$ed because you didn’t think ahead.
I'm retired and living alone so have the time to cook and bake a lot from scratch so the food cost rises aren't horrible for me. (And I have a small vegetable garden .) The worse problem areas for me are meat products and coffees. I am eating much less meat as a result and often substitute a homemade protein shake/smoothie for breakfast or lunch. I buy a couple of packages of meat or chicken at the first of the month, cook it up and divide it into portions for quick meals for the rest of the month. Regarding coffee, I'm a bit of a snob so buy a quality brand BUT add a spoon of chicory to the coffee to be brewed. It extends the output but doesn't change the flavor. I don't enjoy what inflation is doing to our world but I'm really grateful we have the tools and assistance of channels like yours to combat it's effects. 👍😻
so great tip about adding chicory. Thank you!
@@zz-ic6vy You are very welcome. Chicory is also a healthy addition as it aids in digestion and elimination.
I stock up 1/2 price items, especially canned meats and fish as we are keto Diet ( carbs like grain flours, beans, Lentils, rice, spuds, fruit, sugars, etc are out for us diabetics!). I grow baby spinach, just started doing micro greens too. Freezing chickens, fish, pork, all types of mince, low carb bread, Shredded cheese. Frozen berries as treats. Home cooking only includes home made drinks including low carb beer!
I believe this is just the start. I think food prices will get a lot higher. Thank goodness we know how to budget and cook from scratch. I really feel sorry for those without these skills.
Very motivating show
I was worried about supply chain issues during lockdown. Ended up stocking flour, oats, dried beans, rice, raisins also some canned and frozen vegetables and fruit. It's not at prepper levels, but I could definitely go weeks without shopping. It helps that if I make a big pot of lentil vegetable soup at the beginning of the week, I can have it every day with a slice of bread and not be bored.
I’m stocking up on everything that will store well. I am in the USA. I went to the store to get three items-drinking straws, milk and coffee. All three had gone up 40% from six weeks ago!!!
Good grief.
Am concerned about food prices not worried yet
We are aiming for $75/week (71 euros) to $100/week (95 euros)
So far we have kept it at 75/ week…
We are also sourcing different stores for proteins. Aldi usually has what we need and some things I get from Publix, which is a more high end but convenient store. There is a discount store called Sav-A-Lot and I can get some canned fish cheaper there. We don’t have any of the discounted foods at the end of the day. I think these all go to food banks for those in dire need and you can’t be upset about that.
I'm thankful that our "discounted foods" go to the food banks in the US. I know in other countries, that had "discount bags or boxes", so not much is wasted. I know that there is some waste in the US, but I would say that the majority goes to the local food banks to be handed out to the needy. My son used to work at a bakery/cafe that sent all of their left over bread/pastries for the day to a local nursing home or the food bank.
last week I also checked the circulars on line of a few didfferent grocery stores and knew that I would also hit Aldi for a stock up on some staples and made three different lists. Yes, I am concerned but trying not to panic and, just like you adding a little extra each week but not going overboard. This past week I bought an extra bag of flour and one extra box of cereal as Aldi has the best prices on those. I was also able to get 2 quarts of ice cream completely free with special coupon offers, but had to go to two different stores. I am not a big ice cream eater so that is a huge amount for me and will last the entire summer ... but for free, well, I couldn't let it pass. Next week I hope to find olive oil and worcestershire sauce at a good price or I will just skip grocery shopping entirely as I am well stocked. Thank you so much for a straight forward expression of concern but not panicky. Great video
Congrats Mike guitar sounds very very nice...
Thank you kindly!
I have at least a years worth of tinned meat, fish, and toiletries, washing powder etc etc for 2 people as I knew there would be problems ahead following everything that happened in 2020 - the world can't print such huge amounts of money and there not be consequences!. I am eating food now at 2020 prices which is so helpful and makes me feel a bit more secure. I keep everything in rotation and still adding to my pantry as money allows. I do some fresh food eg fruit and venetables and eat a lot of minced beef which is relatively inexpensive in the UK
@@theclumsyprepper well done on getting the payrise!
@@theclumsyprepper I am sure you will put the extra to good use
I keep a well stocked pantry so that I only have to buy things that are on sale (on offer as you say) or on clearance (reduced/close out) to help stretch my grocery budget.
I mainly buy ingredients to make into meals verses buying ready to heat and eat products.
I buy fresh dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, sour cream), some fresh fruits and vegetables (not many as what I grow is starting to ripen now) and anything that is on sale to fill back up what I’ve used from my pantry.
I have a fairly good sized garden so I try to preserve as much of what I grow to help offset my grocery budget.
I can things either in a water bath or pressure canner depending on what I’m putting up and which process is necessary to safely preserve it.
I also dehydrate things like fruits, vegetables, eggs and herbs to make them shelf stable and to last longer.
I also freeze some things to keep them long term. Some items are better frozen than canned or dehydrated.
If you are concerned about the rising cost of fresh produce there are many things that can be grown fairly easily and quickly in small containers on a balcony or patio.
Mixed salad greens, radishes, bean sprouts, micro greens are all easy to grow in a small space and are expensive to buy fresh.
A hanging pot or basket of strawberries will produce some lovely and inexpensive berries to add to cereal, yogurt or to have as dessert.
Fresh pots of herbs are nice to have on hand to boost the flavor of tinned items in pantry meals. Fresh herbs are expensive to buy and cheap to grow. Plus you can freeze or dry (dehydrate) the extras to store for later use.
It’s come to the point that the protein source of the meal has to be used like a flavoring ingredient verses the main star on the dinner plate in order to stretch the grocery budget.
I’m making more soups, stews and casseroles to stretch those expensive proteins like meat, poultry and seafood.
Canned salmon can be made into salmon patties (fritters) or added to some cream cheese to make a mousse like filling for crepes or spread it on a bagel or use it as a sandwich filling.
A favorite fairly inexpensive sandwich for the Summer is a cucumber tea sandwich. Bread, flavored cream cheese and a slice of cucumber. It’s cool and refreshing yet tasty and filling.
Hi Jane I am new to your channel and am from the USA state of Georgia in the deep south almost to Florida. Food is so expensive I am glad I started to stock up more the past 2 years than ever. I have always stocked up but not like now. I also preserve veggies, I have green bean (I just did a bushel), bushel of corn, and a bushel of pickling cucumbers (made dill relish, bread and butter) I have tomato's coming so I will be doing (I hope) a 2 year supply. I also did 8# of carrots. Here where I am we have a sweet onion called Vidalia so I have done 50 + pounds, made French onion soup, caramelized onions, chopped and froze a bunch. I do have a small garden but by this time of year it is already in the 90's so things die back. I got my electric bill this month and almost had a heart attack, so have to find something to do about that. Again enjoyed your video
Yes I'm stocking up on pasta, oil, bread,flour and biscuits for hubby. I went to buy a small tin of salmon today and it was£3. So I left it on the shelf. I'm feeling sorry for the younger generation. Especially those that can't cook . But rely on ready made meals.
I'm totally with you on buying a couple of extra items when they are on offer, but not clearing out the whole store so there is nothing left for other people. Also, you're right about not growing your own food. Home grown food doesn't come free, and if you don't enjoy the process-which can be very frustrating- then don't do it.
It’s a beautiful and very organised pantry👏🏻💯
I keep an ongoing inventory on the inside of the pantry door, I cross off things as I use things or when I open something that doesn’t get used up in one go( things like gravy granules) I add new things as I buy then. I also have a list of things stored elsewhere stating where they are stored.
Darwin*Girl - Making buckwheat flour last for weeks since 2022 🌟
Canned soups, lentils, canned tomatoes for cooking, also tomato paste.
We have been experimenting with new coffee brands and origins too based on what is on special and going on a bargain. It's actually become quite a fun experiment we've been joking that we are become coffee conosoirs because we know all the different flavours now :P. We have to laugh when times get tough!
Great share, Jane. We’ve kept our spending down by making changes too. 👍
Yes, it’s a BIG concern of mine. I’ve decided to buy a second freezer so I can buy the reduced meats and freeze them for a rainy day. I ate out of my freezer last week so my shopping money was spent on dried/canned goods. I’m with you Jane, I’m not a prepper/ hoarder either but I’m being mindful of stocking up a little more before things are out of my price range or simply not available.
You can never have too many cans of tomatoes or fish. I cook a lot of rice and have used it as a base for a creamy spinach and canned salmon pie. My village has recently started a community pantry. We have to charge a small fee to cover freight charges but the hampers are equivalent to $50 cost at the supermarket. Anyone can pre-order and the numbers are increasing weekly. This is a true reflection of the rising cost of living!
Maizena cornflour and Savora mustard are some of the oldest portuguese brands in use today.
Stocked up on beans ,lentils,non perishable essentials on sale,rice, oil on sale. Do not eat meat ,so just buy fresh vegetables and fruits on sale or in season -so mostly the weekly /biweekly cost is of veg ,fruits ,eggs and milk-which too has unfortunately gone up
I really appreciate your thoughts shared when you said, “I am no prepper or a stock-piler and that you don’t have the space or inclination”. Thank you! Those are my thoughts exactly. These days I am purchasing a bit extra oil, flour, canned tomato products and beans, peanut butter, etc. It is just my husband and I. If I had my four kids at home, I would maybe rethink things? My heart is concerned for the young families and seniors on extremely limited incomes. Our Aldi was fully stocked on all in Minnesota, US.
It’s always good to have 2-4 weeks stock pile. In case of snow storm electricity outage. Storms etc…🇨🇦 always good to be prepared
I think that’s why we don’t bother in our part of the world, if we lose power, it’s for 24 hours maximum, we have year round temperate weather and most of the food we eat is local.
If you want to make mince go that bit further especially for things like cottage pie, spaghetti bolognese, or a mince stew, I add red lentils to these dishes and you cannot tell the difference. I have even made cottage pie without the meat and with red lentils and vegetables only and it was every bit as good as one with meat. I also add red lentils to chicken soup to bulk it out further. When I make home made chicken and vegetable soup, I grate half the vegetables and chop the other half into small dice. So if I use 2 carrots, I will grate 1 and dice the other one. It makes the soup look thicker. Like you, at the end of each week I go through the fridge and see what needs to be used up in the way of vegetables and make that into a soup or stew.
have you try brown lentil with mince
@@gillianmcnally6014 no because brown lentils take longer to cook and you would have to either cook them first or cook them for longer in your dish which may overcook the vegetables you are using. I know you can get brown lentils in cans, but I have never liked them. I also cook a lot of Indian dishes as they are cheap and quick and there are a lot of vegetarian meals they cook. I am not a vegetarian but I do cook a lot of vegetarian meals to save money on meat.
@@jackleentoop7693 We cannot find red lentils in our area. I have looked from Southern Iowa to Southern Missouri and have been unable to locate any. I have not been to any ethnic food stores, though, since I've not been in a town/city that might have one. I am eager to try red lentils, as I have used brown lentils for several years in soups and such.
@@jewelgaither1504 most Indian (the country) specialty stores stock them, I am lucky here in Western Australia as they are sold in our regular shops. They are cheap, even our Costco sells them in 3kg bags for $7, but the ones sold in our Costco are Australian grown. If you are looking for good, cheap, tasty, filling Indian meals try Hebbars Kitchen on RUclips as well. You might have to get a few more spices in, but most of the spices used have additional medicinal benefits as well.
Try:- Bobs Red Mill, Goya and Arrowhead in America. They seem more expensive in America, but might be cheaper in the Indian specialty stores. They do go a long way though.
Great video Jane thank you. I am in the UK and price rises are crazy . On a fixed income I am not buying much fresh meat
Thanks for watching
I am buying more cans and making savings wherever I can e.g no more food from the canteen in work but taking a packed lunch etc. Your videos are really helpful thank you .
I have had a happy day (once I’d marked all the exam papers) food prepping for the week. Taco mince, beef kofta kebabs, chicken madras and for lunches bacon, cheese and potato pasties x
You have such a beautiful kitchen, and a very organised pantry, I recently added some cupboard space to my small pantry, it's all very disorganised now. Your video is the inspiration I need. Lots of love to you and Michael. ⚘
I am concerned about food prices too! Sadly I don’t have any lower priced supermarkets near me so adaptability is the key word for me! I buy offers when I can and meal plan accordingly! A good larder of food staples is paramount!
Thanks for this. Like you I’m buying a bit extra of the key ingredients as I go. I’ll be able to jazz up meals and bulk out soups and stews. I keep a lot of flour as I make all the bread, so it’s one out one in at the moment not waiting till the shop after that.
You are very organized, and something one should do before every grocery shop! I just had the inventory on my little chest freezer. It holds a lot of food it seems.. So meal plan and no shopping for the rest of the month. Just milk and bread and other stuff I run out of. Like you, I read the flyers with the offers from the stores, and I buy the sales items. I also pick up a bag of flour almost every time. I like baking, and would hate to run out! 😅 Thanks for another great video.
Mustard is very easy to make or ferment from mustard seeds, which are not the cheapest thing, but they are often available.
No mustard seeds in the shops
We are lucky in Australia! Prices of ingredients are not too bad. We have a lettuce shortage due to weather.
I think the universe is telling me to clean out my pantry. An overdue task.
I cannot believe the price of lamb in Australia. I buy it from time to time, but not that often and I used to eat it weekly at a minimum because it was so cheap. Not anymore!
Thank you for the video!
We are a retired couple in the U.K. struggling with food prices. Thankyou so much for your tips. I find them really helpful especially this video. Thankyou for all your work
Hi Linda, thanks for watching. I think we’ll all be having meals like soup and a sandwich, egg and chips and using tins…to be honest, we probably won’t like it either but it won’t hurt us.
Today we defrosted and cleaned out our chest style freezer. Found some stuff I had forgotten. Now I won't be overspending by buying stuff I already have.
My husband built us a large storage cupboard. When things are half price and 40 percent off we stock up. I make all of our food from scratch as well. We also have two freezers and nothing gets wasted. It is concerning but if you're savvy that helps ☺️we also have fruit trees and planted veggies together on the weekend that was a lot of fun.
I am stocking up on tinned beans and tomatoes and I had a lucky find in Asda a couple of days ago when they had 6 cans of Princes tuna for £2 which has a very long shelf life so I got 2 packs, they had a full metal cage which was filled to the top and by the next day every single pack was gone, so I'm glad I was there at the right time.
I’m stocking up too keeping my stock levels at 12 of everything we use on a regular basis, 6 and then 4 on items we use less often. When I’ve repurchased item they’ve often increased by 20% on previous price I mark the price on the packs or tins with date purchased. I make a corned beef hash the stew recipe with carrot, swede, onion and potato with oxo cube, it freezes well too …….. Love Wendy ♥️💋
It’s good job we like corned beef
Hello Jane,
Buying oats,and Red cabbage in Glas,- 1,35 cheaper as with Aldi.
And Tunfish.And then Produkts That are reduced.
Just did See an older Video from you,where you make wraps from Red lentilles.I bought Red lentilles today,and I will make Wraps,as in you're Recipe.
Looks great👍
You have a nice stock, it looks like we all have to go several shops now to get our mealplan as frugal as we can. Its good you are flexible and make swops. It concerns me, but I know its not as bad for me as to some. I pull out every bit to make a good meal. I hope people Google to use up what they have to make a meal out of it.
Turnt a kilo of carrots in to 4 veggies sides for dinner with a cup of frozen peas and made carrotsoup with half an onion and handful of leftover fresh parsley for 4, and added the rest of the grated carrots in friedrice (frozen peas and 2 celerystick some bacon and two scrambled eggs) .
1 Cucumber, 1 celerystick and a green leaf of leek went in to 4 portions of soup.
Bolognesesaus 250 gr minced beef 1 tin of tomatoes and tiny tin tomato paste, a grated carrot ( from last week's kilo) and a grated courgette (oregano and Thyme out of the garden) for 4 meals on spaghetti.
here in Arizona I do very similar things! Checking the food ads the moment they come out. If one store had chicken and one store has beef we plan to hit them up when the open. Always looking for the manager specials! your prices are a little higher there per pound/kilo than we have here.. but it is always good practice to stock up where you can! Canned tuna, salmon, sardines, chicken absolutely - here sometimes the dollar stores (which have gone up to $1.25 haha) can have better prices depending. Being more low carb/keto you really have to think and look but it can be done if you work it! Thank you for this video it has inspired me to take stock of my pantry!
I live in asia so it’s quite different here. Chicken and eggs have a ceiling price will
End of this month. So I will
Definitely be stocking these up by month end. Whatever is on sale, I buy a couple
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We had hamburgers on the BBQ with our son and his family. I had one patty left. We will find it in a meal for my hubby and I this week. Bulking up with vege’s will provide us with a good meal. We have to be inventive.
Hello from Canada!
We have had a basic rule of "if it's not on sale, we don't buy it" with the exception being milk, eggs, fresh fruit and veg. We're stocking up on the cheapest items that store stock when they've been on sale the past few months...we've bought things like rice, cornmeal, flour, tinned fish & meats, dried fruits, cereals (cold breakfast cereal, semolina, and porridge oats), dry beans, cooking oil, cooking sauces, seasonings for various cuisines (Chinese, middle eastern, Indian etc.), buckwheat/kasha, pasta products, pasta sauces, baking needs, yeast, molasses. If I can store it in my cold room/fruit cellar and it's something that lasts a long time we're buying it.
We only spend what's in the food budget and rarely go off budget...it has to be a super good price for me to spend extra on it.
We have two chest freezers...one for meat/butter/fish/poultry, and one for garden produce, fruit, bread.
Went to the store yesterday and was horrified to see a pack of 5 boneless skinless chicken for $30! I left it. Prices have doubled in Canada on many things like butter which is now $8 a pound. So scary.
I don't want to be a contrarian but I do want to set the record straight that Savora is nothing like American mustard other than they are both mild. Savora is a delightful mustard sauce. My French host mother would make a salad with grapefruit, avocado, a few shrimp, and then mix Savora with a pot of plain yogurt for the sauce. It was so good.
Hi Jane,
Very similar changes to yours. No beef, more tinned salmon. Similar pantry stock but I have been consciously acquiring more recipes for lentils, beans, eggs and nuts and trying them out. So therefore buying more of longer shelf life options here. Also trying more seasonal vegetable option meals. Dishes with strong tasting sauces like curry and chilli are fine without meat.
I bought a 7kg turkey last week for $24 , we will have turkey dinner, turkey sandwiches, pot pies, turkey stock, the deli counter wanted $3.75 for 100grams of turkey...I save bread crusts for stuffing, cranberries on sale after Thanksgiving, beef right now is $16.99 a lb for striploin steak.
I'm stocking up on tinned beans and lentils, pasta and sauces when on sale. I don't have a lot of space so I'm just getting a few extra things when on sale. It's just me at home and I'm thankful that I don't have another mouth to feed as I think I'd be more anxious about the rising food prices. I'm vegan so no meat and fish etc which seems to keep my budget lower. I'm also buying most of my veggies frozen to cut down on waste. Most of my food stuff is store brands as well. Thanks for the video! 🥰
I always stock up on tuna, salmon, canned beans, canned pumpkin, canned coconut milk
Yorkshire Tea - it's the best! I also stock up when items are on offer - but prices are definitely rising. I buy trays of 20 cans of baked beans - these cost £5 earlier this year, they are now £6.50 - a 30% increase!
Baked beans are expensive here, even the supermarket generic tins are 75c each, worth it though
I stocked up on everything we use, especially pantry staples that keep a long time, and canned meats. I also increased my vegetable garden and added strawberries this year.
We have 9 hens for eggs. We do have chicken feed for them, but they also free range, eat scraps, and eat things out of the garden that we don't want. This has cut the feed cost down. It costs us about $1 usd for a dozen eggs. I could get that down more by fermenting their feed, or choosing breeds that are high productivity and don't go broody. I'll admit I chose ours for temperment and egg colors, and our girls are very docile and sweet, but go broody constantly. The cheapest eggs I saw in the store recently was $3 a dozen regular eggs. Pasture raised eggs were over $6 a dozen.
what breed of chickens do you have?
@@jewelgaither1504 I have 3 buff orpingtons, 2 black australorps, a new Hampshire red, a plymouth barred rock, a cuckoo maren, and an ameraucana.
Meat has been a big challenge - so I picked up beef and pork on sale last week . Also found clearance items and bulk items - trying to get more cooking oil - that’s been very expensive ! We spend time at a family members home over the summer taking care of it for them and also have a bit of a getaway . So I’ve been following everyone’s advice and taking things there we bought at home sale periods - then we don’t have to buy food there at full price .
Really good strategies. I wonder why you do not grow some winter squash or potatoes? Easy to grow, hardly any work, loads of nutrients and calories. With the size of your land, for me, that would be the first thing I'd do.
I’ve made videos about that.
@@FrugalQueeninFrance I will go look those up!
I live in a rural area in Scotland & we only have a small supermarket but we still have local shops & the prices are so high. Was thinking of asking the local farmer how much to buy meat in bulk from them then splitting it up with my family. We are very lucky & still have butchers, fishmongers & green grocers but everyone is finding it hard
Thank you for your learned insights. We, too, are a bit concerned here in the SW corner of the US. We are incredibly grateful for local produce which is still relatively similar in price. While prices remain low on single ingredient freezer vegetables I’m stocking up on basics: broccoli, peas, green beans, etc. I’ve also started laying in a bit extra of canned and dried beans. As you say, all basic ingredients. I think my biggest push, though, is gluten free flours and safe for us oils. Butter, olive oil, and gluten free flours are rising quickly in price.
I live alone with my dog and also buy reduced bread items and put them in my freezer. I liked the tip about the frozen peppers as I also tend to use them in cooking not raw so will stop buying fresh and buy frozen in future. I'm not a huge meat eater but I'm buying smaller packs and adding more veg to dishes to bulk them out. I have had to try different supermarkets to get the best price for the Winalot dog food I buy as the price varies considerably from shop to shop.
I am a prepped so I have stocked up on everything from food to toothpaste to battery operated fans to scotch tape.
I’ve been stocking up for years ! As being a self employed household you get used to good and bad times . If you’ve got a well stocked pantry of staples you can make a meal for next to nothing ! It’s kept us going on many occasions when money was not coming in , food security =some peace of mind !
Stocking up on cans of beans, sauces, etc. that we eat frequently as some are unavailable at times. Definitely watching meat prices and taking advantage when we can. Our freezer and pantry are full at the moment so I’m focusing on saving now and using what we have and just getting basics like milk, bread and fruit. My kids have snacks but my husband and I are not snacking anymore. Which isn’t a bad thing. We have an ALDI and that really keeps our food budget low, even with rising prices. Gratefully, no food allergies in our home. ❤️
We eat very little meat these days, we do stock up on cornbeef and use it in a stew I cut it into chunks and add at the same time as dumplings it breaks down but it add to the flavour.
Excellent video, thank you. I'm buying pork rather than chicken, as it's usually cheaper. I'm not great at cooking pork, but am finding there are lots of Spanish recipes which use pork with tomatoes, lentils or chickpeas, rice. I can cut the pork right down while adding garlic and smoked paprika for flavour and lots of lentils and the other cheaper ingredients. Great when you have a 6ft 2" 15 year old boy to fill (hoping he'll slow down soon as has grown 18 inches in the last year and a half). I always have lots of pasta, tinned tomatoes, tinned beans and lentils in the cupboard. And flour, so can always knock up bread or cakes instead of buying if it's near the end of the week or month. If the slugs and snails stay off the garden then we'll hopefully be able to supplement with home-grown veg - need to as fruit and veg are getting so expensive as well.
Hi Jane would you believe an iceberg lettuce is $12.00 each here🇦🇺 at the moment.I don’t eat fast food but KFC is replacing lettuce with cabbage! I budget my grocery bill buy buying on line when I go to check out if it is over my budget I go back and delete things this way I spend the exact amount each week that I want to spend.
Really enjoyed this video Jane! I need to do a stock take aswell! I'm a frugal homemaker on my journey to being mortgage free so all your videos are a great help. Xxx
Whole chickens are cheaper at my stores. I buy them whole and cut them up. Learned how to make corn tortillas. All your videos have great information. Thank you.
15€ each here
Hello,Jane! Have you ever tried canned salmon, chopped red onions with some red wine vinegar? It makes a pretty tasty lunch. Very healthy and cheap.
What you eat on side?
I am also very worried about rising food prices and am taking stock of our pantry and freezer. I hope to shop the pantry this month. We got a really good deal on chicken a couple of weeks ago so that will be our main protein but I do a lot of beans and rice dishes that certainly don't require an animal protein.
Back in February I heard that wheat prices were going to rise because of particular world events and I got lots of bread before the prices rose. So we're still okay with that but the bread won't last forever.
I need to stock up on oatmeal and dried beans but other than that I think we're pretty good for a couple of months.
Another informative video, thanks guys!