Readers, let’s play a game!
Whenever there’s an announcement of bad weather that puts everyone in survival mode, scurrying to the supermarket, here are the items I bring home:
My Bare-bones Survival Mode Groceries:
1) eggs
2) milk
3) bread
5) potatoes
7) frozen vegetables
8) fresh fruit
9) peanut butter
10) Some type of meat - beef, chicken, or ham
But if the alert or crisis gives me more time to shop and the supply chain is optimal, I would also buy:
11) extra sharp cheddar cheese
12) spicy nacho tortilla chips (I know, but I’m addicted!)
13) dried peas, dried beans, dried lentils -- in that order. So whatever is left on the supermarket shelf
14) all-purpose flour - in a pinch, I could make my own pasta and dumplings!
15) dried pasta - because if I don’t have to make it myself
16) Cajun spice -- that would cover salt, pepper, and garlic
17) tofu - Toss into spicy peanut butter noodles or egg drop-like soup.
18) Greek yogurt
19) tomato or vegetable juice
20) rice
As you can tell, I lean savory over sweets. I like sweets, but I crave salty and umami food and snacks. We’re not headed for bad weather, and I do have everything on my list in my kitchen now. It gives one playing our game a clue to what one's bunker-down groceries are: the foods we buy time and again, we feel we can’t do without when there is no crisis. In thinking about your list, just eliminate the extras: the treats. Not to get testy, but dear readers, I’ve already explained the nachos.😊
This list of 20 comprises my bunker-down survival groceries. What are yours?
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