shortages

[baymule]

I keep a bucket with 25 pounds of sugar in 2 vacuum sealed bags.

I think I have enough lids and rings to last me a LOOONG time!

 

[Sammster]

There do seem to be more canners active than pre pandemic. I suspect the economy has kept a few more going than we expected to stay with it. Wonder how many are actually gardening also 🤔

Read where cane fields in sugar countries are "off" production. So, if you do much with jellies or pickling, you might want to stock the sugar now.

👋 Although I've done water-bath canning, I'm new to pressure canning. We have always had a garden - but I'm looking to grow new varieties that we haven't tried, before. Oh - and I have a greenhouse on the way. I'm excited about that!

I'll have to stock up on sugar. Thanks for the update on that

 

[baymule]

👋 Although I've done water-bath canning, I'm new to pressure canning. We have always had a garden - but I'm looking to grow new varieties that we haven't tried, before. Oh - and I have a greenhouse on the way. I'm excited about that!

I'll have to stock up on sugar. Thanks for the update on that

Sugar will store for a long time. Vacuum seal it and it will last forever! LOL

 

[Mini Horses]

True..stores well. I'm not saying "empty shelves". BUT $$$ prices up like so much stuff. So IF YOU USE a lot, get it before it doubles in price again...and avoid canning rush. 🤫

 

[Rammy]

Sugar will store for a long time. Vacuum seal it and it will last forever! LOL

I just put sugar directly into a food grade bucket and put on the lid. I dont use oxygen absorbers because if you do, the sugar will get rock hard. I do have to scrape it a little when re~supplying, but its not bad. I have 5 or 6 5gallon buckets full of sugar. About that much full of flour, rice, pasta, and beans.
I also have two 5 shelf wire racks full of non~perishable dry goods like powdered milk, peanut butter, canned goods, salt, spices, and boxed meals.
One shelf is dedicated to pet food, canned meats, 9 hour candles, a campstove and fuel for it.
Im ready for when the shtf.

 

[Hinotori]

I just put sugar directly into a food grade bucket and put on the lid. I dont use oxygen absorbers because if you do, the sugar will get rock hard. I do have to scrape it a little when re~supplying, but its not bad. I have 5 or 6 5gallon buckets full of sugar. About that much full of flour, rice, pasta, and beans.
I also have two 5 shelf wire racks full of non~perishable dry goods like powdered milk, peanut butter, canned goods, salt, spices, and boxed meals.
One shelf is dedicated to pet food, canned meats, 9 hour candles, a campstove and fuel for it.
Im ready for when the shtf.

That's what I do with sugar. Hubby likes his sweet tea and the 25 pound bags are cheaper per pound.

 

[tortoise]

I have been switching over to maple syrup and honey instead of granulated sugar. I stocked those first - and I can restock from local growers each year.

I have about 10# sugar stored for when DH wants to bake. It will last us a long time.

I'm surprised how much less sugar my family uses now than a few years ago. It's a good change for us!

 

[flowerbug]

I have been switching over to maple syrup and honey instead of granulated sugar. I stocked those first - and I can restock from local growers each year.

I have about 10# sugar stored for when DH wants to bake. It will last us a long time.

I'm surprised how much less sugar my family uses now than a few years ago. It's a good change for us!

i love my sweets but i sure notice the difference too in how i feel. i can often make a lot of recipes with half the sugar for many baked items or puddings and i'm still very happy with the results.

 

[FarmerJamie]

Wow. Soft drinks are very expensive now, regardless of brand, packaging, reg/diet. Scaled way back before the end of last year, only a once in a while treat now when out (like on campus at work). Drinking either plain water or iced tea.

I didn't realize how bad it has gotten. Easy to cut something out of your diet if you are too cheap to spend the dollars. Lol

But I do miss my diet Dr Pepper a bit.

 

[tortoise]

Wow. Soft drinks are very expensive now, regardless of brand, packaging, reg/diet. Scaled way back before the end of last year, only a once in a while treat now when out (like on campus at work). Drinking either plain water or iced tea.

I didn't realize how bad it has gotten. Easy to cut something out of your diet if you are too cheap to spend the dollars. Lol

But I do miss my diet Dr Pepper a bit.

It sure was easier to give up my soda habit when the prices went up!