FOOD Report food & grocery shortages / price increases here: 2022 Edition
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Barry Natchitoches
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Very good - but ice cold Barqs (New Orleans favorite) was always better!
skwentnaflyer
Veteran Member
I just checked in my area, they show them in stock, for pickup or local delivery, no shipping available though. They do tend to do that on staples, just try to get canned beans delivered.
Were you trying for shipping or local delivery?
ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
Try buying succatash.
nobody sells it anymore.
nobody sells it anymore.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
The current Barqs is crap. I never tried one with real sugar, so I can't compare. A&W and Mountain Dew did some "throwback" (real sugar) versions several years ago, but was likely discontinued due to higher costs and little demand.
NOTHING was better than 60s A&W root beer. Even the bees and yellow jackets agreed, if someone happened to spill some.They even used more syrup/flavoring than they do today.
Loretta Van Riet
Trying to hang out with the cool kids.
Trying for local delivery. Weird. I can get diced tomatoes with local delivery, but not stewed tomatoes. So I ended up ordering a case from Amazon for an acceptable price with my prime delivery.
Barry Natchitoches
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I agree that the current Barqs is crap.
coca-Cola bought the company some years back, and it has never been the same.
Not even close.
Loretta Van Riet
Trying to hang out with the cool kids.
Available from Amazon!
Amazon.com : Margaret Holmes, Triple Succotash, 14.5oz Can (Pack of 6) : Gourmet Food : Grocery & Gourmet Food
Amazon.com : Margaret Holmes, Triple Succotash, 14.5oz Can (Pack of 6) : Gourmet Food : Grocery & Gourmet Food
www.amazon.com
skwentnaflyer
Veteran Member
I remember eating that growing up. They don't sell much for vegetables anymore. Used to be you could get canned okra, too. I haven't seen that for I don't know how long.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
WalMart once sold Margaret Holmes triple succotash. I haven't noticed whether it's been in stock since covid.
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
I got several cans a year or so ago but its not very good.
phloydius
Veteran Member
Walmart sells it. I found a bunch of different brands, some in cans and some frozen when I typed "buy succotash" into google. Of course, I spelled it a little different than you did. Maybe that is the difference.
Link to Walmart:
Margaret Holmes Canned Triple Succotash, 14.5 oz , Can - Walmart.com
Arrives by Wed, Feb 14 Buy Margaret Holmes Canned Triple Succotash, 14.5 oz , Can at Walmart.com
www.walmart.com
ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
this is what i got (frozen )(
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That wasn’t what killed it. The federal government forbade them from making their root beer with live yeast, which they’d done since the beginning. It was never the same after.
Loretta Van Riet
Trying to hang out with the cool kids.
Amazon has 3 different brands of canned okra.
We stopped at our north central Arkansas Harps yesterday. Maybe it was because it was 4 PM on a Monday, but the produce was really low. No 10 pounds of potatoes. Only some smaller bags, and few of them. Lots of other stuff was missing. There were 11empty spaces in the produce wall. There was only 2 sweet peppers and 2 cucumbers in their space, so they were almost empty too. The iceburg was pitiful. Some was already showing brown slime in the packages. The center display where they put grapes, clam shells of berries, and other fruit was shocking bare. But the was a fully stocked table of bananas and the apples were well stocked.
We did not look around much. I did get gram cracker crust. I had been looking for the originals for months. We got the other few things on our list and headed home.
We did not look around much. I did get gram cracker crust. I had been looking for the originals for months. We got the other few things on our list and headed home.
skwentnaflyer
Veteran Member
For anyone who cares, Walmart does have cases of canned peas and corn available for shipping. The corn is no salt, the peas are normal.
Carlyblue
Veteran Member
We shopped at Woodman's Grocery Store yesterday, in Southern WI. They had celery for 85 cents--the cheapest price I have seen in a year! I soon discovered why they were that cheap. They were half rotten! Most of the celery was still in the box they were shipped in. I dug around and decided on 1. I cut into it today and each stick was kind of slimy. So beware of cheap celery!!
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
I make our succotash homemade from frozen veggies if I don't have fresh, and if I add tomatoes they're fresh. Could never stand the canned stuff.
Was at the deli counter, looking for my half pound of sliced meat. Most deli meat is now FIFTEEN DOLLARS A POUND, up from $10 a few months ago. Who can afford that?
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Even the prepackaged stuff is expensive.
I really like those ones called “Carving Boards” (something like that, it’s not fake and slimy like most packaged turkey is)
The meat is thick, and really very close to the same texture as sliced, roasted turkey right off the bone.
That…for what you get in the package, is TOO $$
Walrus Whisperer
Hope in chains...
I just got several at my grocery store. The kitty gets a can every so often to break the monotony of his premium dry food. I couldn't find a gallon jug of apple juice at the store today, settled for orange juice.
skwentnaflyer
Veteran Member
I've noticed the meat shelves at the local grocery store are about half stocked. I think they're losing too much to spoilage, so they're cutting back. The mark down section is pretty bad, brown, green edges, etc.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
Few.
The question is, how many have tried, and can take, the huge step-down to Bar-S bologna?
I do not consume bologna. Ever. Quit it decades ago.
One thing I just realized I was doing (odd that it took this long) was eating frozen entrees almost exclusively. They’re balanced little meals of just about the right size, but they’ve all gone up about a dollar in price EACH. I was on autopilot WRT getting them. But I just got some hamburger and tuna, and a few of the “helper” boxed meals. Lots more food for less money. I’m kicking myself for not realizing it sooner.
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Walrus Whisperer
Hope in chains...
What the hell does one do with chicken feet?
My Safeway here had their usual octopus in the seafood display. I give it the evil eye cause it's so gross looking. Over a weeks time the thing becomes a shadow of it's former self as the legs get hacked off and sold. I don't care how hungry I might be, but I am NOT eating something with suckers on it's legs. Yeesh!
phloydius
Veteran Member
What the hell does one do with chicken feet?
They make the absolute best chicken stock. Used to be you could get chicken feet as a cheap way to make stock, but around here these days, they go for a premium.
Walrus Whisperer
Hope in chains...
I was imagining some wag with them that was doing a little chicken foot dance routine.... Ewwwwww! Yeah, I know, I'm warped.....
No chicken feet, no “Rocky Mountain oysters”, no pickled pigs feet, no chitlins for me. Ever.
TxGal
Day by day
I did an Aldi's run and a HEB run today. Aldi's had some holes, but prices seem to be holding pretty well. There were a few flats of canned potatoes and canned green beans, no canned carrots, plenty of canned tomatoes. Didn't see any of their canned ravioli (like Chey Boyardees, but less expensive). Fresh potatoes didn't look great. This was an early morning stop, pretty much my usual time, but this was the first time I saw a lady with two full carts, stuffed to the top. She pretty much has items across the board, fresh meat, fresh vegetables, canned foods, etc.
HEB was well-stocked, prices are up but at least things are available. Produce was looking pretty good.
I made an unexpected stop at WalMart, a place I try to avoid. I needed some plastic containers for the pantry, so had to go. Early in the morning it isn't too bad, thankfully. Prices were decent, most things are really well-stocked. If anyone needs clothes, household goods, etc, they are packed full. Some low areas in the grocery section, and prices were on a par with HEB for the most part. I did pick up some organic potatoes while there. While I have seed potatoes on order, until they arrive I'm not counting on them. Generally I've had good luck growing potatoes from organic store potatoes, so it will be worth the higher price it if works again this year.
HEB was well-stocked, prices are up but at least things are available. Produce was looking pretty good.
I made an unexpected stop at WalMart, a place I try to avoid. I needed some plastic containers for the pantry, so had to go. Early in the morning it isn't too bad, thankfully. Prices were decent, most things are really well-stocked. If anyone needs clothes, household goods, etc, they are packed full. Some low areas in the grocery section, and prices were on a par with HEB for the most part. I did pick up some organic potatoes while there. While I have seed potatoes on order, until they arrive I'm not counting on them. Generally I've had good luck growing potatoes from organic store potatoes, so it will be worth the higher price it if works again this year.
Not to mention that poor octopus has a higher IQ and better social skills than the average Democrat.
Chicken feet are to add collagen to bone broth. You take them out & throw the away after.What the hell does one do with chicken feet?
My Safeway here had their usual octopus in the seafood display. I give it the evil eye cause it's so gross looking. Over a weeks time the thing becomes a shadow of it's former self as the legs get hacked off and sold. I don't care how hungry I might be, but I am NOT eating something with suckers on it's legs. Yeesh!
tnphil
Don't screw with an engineer
Perhaps the ease of such can justify the economics for a single person, but you're paying a lot for the convenience for either. Not busting your chops at all, but the most basic stuff that requires real "cooking" is the most economical. Based upon circumstances, of course. Wasted food is not economical.
I catch pork loins at Kroger for $1.49/lb. A $10(ish) loin will feed two of us for three meals. Add veggies, etc, and it works out to about $4-5 bucks for a meal for two. I just picked up two pork butts last Sunday for $0.99/lb, cooked and pulled it for two fully-packed gallon bags of pulled pork, one for the freezer.
Next time Kroger has pork loins at $1.49, I'm buying 5-6 for pressure canning.
I was thinking a necklace maybe? is that warped?
tnphil
Don't screw with an engineer
That $10 (on sale) pork loin could feed one for 6+ meals. Admittedly, one needs creativity to avoid burnout. My wife gets sick of pork and chicken, but because of gout I must limit red meat.
But I'm creative. Lol. I take about 3-4 half-inch slices of pork loin, put in pressure cooker with chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic and pressure cook about 40 minutes. Best shredded-pork tacos you ever had! Pour off some liquid, but shred in the pressure cooker with a bit of the broth. She gets really tired of pork, but she's always completely on board for shredded-pork tacos. In addition, pork fajitas, pork-fried rice, pork and veggie soup, etc. Bone-in chicken thighs are also very economical, roasted 45 min in oven they are pull-apart tender. Try BBQ sauce, jalapeño salt, or curry powder as seasonings.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
'Cept the octopus has 8 arms, rather than a Dem's 2, to lift one's wallet.
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