This post contains my tips for what food to stock up on for Coronavirus.
Also see15 Day Quarantine Menu Planincluding complete grocery list,plushow to sanitise food.
So here it is!
Stock up on tortillas instead of bread. Far more space efficient, long shelf life, incredibly versatile.
TOP TIPS
Shop at the right times find out when stores do major restocking.
Opening times are ideal I go at 7 am.
Skip bread.Buy tortillas instead.
Stock up on tortillas instead of bread. Far more space efficient, long shelf life, incredibly versatile.
Compact, versatile, keeps in pantry and plenty available (people havent figured this out yet!).
Buy stock cubes and powderinstead of broth/stock in cartons.
Cheaper and way more space efficient.
Get dried beans instead of canned. Cheaper and more space efficient.
Know what can be frozen and what cant.
Read the list below.
Get my Essential Herbs &Spiceslisted below theyre the basis of 50% of my non Asian recipes.
Stock cubes and powder are far more space and cost efficient than cartons of liquid.
Get my 5 Asian EssentialSauceslisted belowcovers 60% of my Asian recipes.
If youve got stock powder and plenty of herbs and spices, you might make ANYTHING delicious!
See above for links to specific prepared lists.
Be sensible when stocking up.
Youre not going to starve, you just might not eat exactly what you wantwhenyou want it.
Take this time as an opportunity to get creative with what youve got!
Get the above listed Asian essentials and you’ve got the basics for 60% of my Asian recipes, like this Lo Mein
Space and cost saving food options
Storage space is premium when stocking up.
Then mix in another 1 1/4 cups water, 4 tbsp tomato paste and 1.5 tsp sugar.
Bring to simmer on stove until it thickens to gravy consistency.
All thingsMexican, lunch wraps, orham and egg breakfastpockets anyone?
Be flexible when cooking.
Skip minor ingredients used in small quantities.
Get your favourite herbs in pots so they’ll last for weeks and weeks!
Focus on the main ingredients!
buy in cans (like meat).
Take things out of boxes like frozen spinach.
Cabbage is in my Top 6 vegetables – for its versatility and long shelf life
Chop your own vegso you’ve got the option to pack them efficient.
See below for a list of freezable vegetables.
Milk powdered milk most space efficient.
Otherwise get long life milk.
Shredded cheese freeze it.
(Some blocks of cheese will change form once frozen, best to stick to shredded).
You will find I use it a LOT in my recipes!
Pantry essentials
Olive oil the one oil I always have on hand.
Close second is vegetable oil.
Start with a simple no yeastIrish Soda Bread, then work your way up!
Highly versatile, lasts for ages in the fridge.
Use for salads likeColeslaw,Asian Slaw, pickle fortacos, use inChow Meinandsoups.
** KEY TIP: Frozen spinach and kale worth hunting down.
Vast quantity of fresh spinach and kale jam packed into tiny boxes.
Stir intosoups,stewsandpastasfor an instant high nutrition veg hit.
Get the handy portion size cubes if you could.
These will not freeze well and have a short shelf life.
Cereals and spreads for breakfast, bacon and/or ham (makeham and egg pockets with tortillas!
), frozen fruit for smoothies, fruit and nuts (ideal for snacking), crackers etc.
Dont forget your pets!!
Whatever you feed your pets, double-check you have plenty of it in stock for them.
And dont forget treats!!
Half my freezer is dedicated to BONES for Dozer
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Booze
Ive seen shopping lists where wine tops the shopping list…… my darling friends, Im talking toYOU!
Lucky for me, my sister is currently storing some of her wine at my house.
Thats it from me today!
I will be back with more this week, assuming you found this post helpful.
Disinfect your hands regularly especially while youre out and about.
c’mon remember be kind to others.
And dont stop living life!
Nagi x
Life of Dozer
Coronavirus?
Hes completely oblivious to it all.
