Friday, January 07, 2022
We Have Less Than Two Weeks to Finalize Preparation
I do not know how better to emphasize the points other than to be direct and brutally honest. Sometimes you just have to call the baby ugly. The window to prepare for the incoming crisis of our lifetime is now down to two weeks. Hopefully, that is specific enough.
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Please leave sleepy Joe alone. He is doing important things today, like flying over my burned-out Colorado town to take a photo pretending to show he cares. He could have done that from a new set next to his fake offal office, but he went through all the trouble to wake me up from my nap.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great man.
I was grocery shopping yesterday and noticed the crews were busy putting items on the shelves. I even complemented one how good the choices looked she agreed things were looking pretty empty for awhile now.
ReplyDeleteGuess I'm going back to the store early next week justincase.
Fuck slo joe and kamel toe along with the rest of the assholes responsible for this mess
JD
How is this different than other idiots who say the earth will end in xx years? The answer is it is no difference. In fact, history is replete with doomsayers forecasting the immediate future.
ReplyDeleteBeing prepared is one thing but these charltans are selling something else. Perhaps it is their pride by which they utter such BS.
These same 'charlatans' also said that if Biden is elected, there will be food shortages, hyperinflation, rising fuel prices, rising taxes, and government control over covid.
DeleteAnd they were wrong how?
I'm on the Canadian side. I live rural and once a quarter head into a place that sells bulk to commercial and institutions.
DeleteEven during the pandemic panic buying they were fairly well.stocked just less options. This week I was in and it was weird that the whole spice aisle was very empty. I got the last 5kg bag of curry powder, last 3 boxes of rosemary and the last bag of garam masala. Even black pepper was out of stock. Clerk said overseas spices have been short for a couple months.
Exile1981
Only thing we may be short on right now is popcorn.
ReplyDeleteI dunno about the 2 weeks part, but I do think the big ugly is coming.
Good blog (CTH) and very good moderator. His focus on transport and commodity arena is where it's as, and his logic in bulletproof.
ReplyDeleteReality has been approaching for a long while. She is a real bitch, and this time she's bringing all her sisters
I took a trip to the Dollar Store today. I picked up things that we were in need of, plus stockpiled some things that I knew would be hard to get, in a troubled time. I bought some foam cups. 20 oz size, they used to be a dollar for 16 of them. Now, they are a dollar for 10!, yes 10 of them. So the Dollar Stores here in Michigan are not raising prices to 1.25$, they are just reducing the amount of product that they are packing into the containers for that 1$ price.
ReplyDeleteJust like the quart sized mayo jar, that is now 30 oz. or the 3 lb coffee can that is now only 32 oz. Don't even start with the bag of potato chips that you pay for that is mostly air.
One thing that I am seeing now is that if you need vegetable oil, of any kind, I think that the cost is going up, and soon. Just based on a hunch, but since it has a longish shelf life, it is perhaps a good time to get 5 or more jugs of it to sit in a corner of the closet, just in case.
I think that we preppers now have a much better idea of what we are prepping for. I don't think that it is an end of the world issue, or even a second civil war, but instead a matter of a sort of war declared on certain members of the population by the government, until everyone bows the knee, and for those of us who are believers, take the equivalent of 666 on our hand or forehead. That vaccine card will instead be much easier to carry as a barcode, or a QR code, tattooed on your hand, or even on your forehead. Or perhaps a chip similar to that which is embedded in many of our dogs, to identify the owner, among other information. Those could also be placed in the hand or the forehead. I am not certain, but I do know that they sometimes migrate in animals, so perhaps they are better placed in a certain area of a human.
I know, many people find this so much BS or conspiracy theory. There are a lot of conspiracy theories that after they were proven to be true, and then the people who made fun of the believers just disappeared.
There are no conspiracy theories left. They've all come true! ;-)) Nemo
DeleteSorry to do this, but I had to add more to my first comment.
ReplyDeleteI don't blame anyone who doesn't want to accept any of this, because it has yet to come. But I have my grandmother's Social Security card, which has in very bold writing, Not To Be Used For Identification. The reason for that was that a very large number of Americans at the time felt that by being given a number they were taking the Mark of the Beast, as predicted in the Bible. So the government had to reassure them that in no way would it ever be used to identify anyone. Try and get away with that today.
I have been studying the Bible for many years, since at least the early 1980's, and while the end times was only an area that concerned me during my early years, and then once again, over the past few years, I do have some thoughts about what the Bible says, as opposed to what many of todays preachers have to say. The problem with so many of the preachers of today, especially those who you see on the television , is that they have to first raise money to keep their television " ministry" ongoing, and then and only then, can they think about delivering the message that God would have them deliver. Those of you who may have delivered a message/sermon should know that unless the words that you speak are from God, they you would be better served just standing there and reading a passage from any book of the Bible, and holding an open discussion with your congregation.
I can't begin to say that I have all of the answers, or even most of them. What I can say is that the time for sitting on your behind, and waiting to see what is going to happen has passed. Even if you have not started to prepare for any possible run on the food supply, that is not a problem, if you start today.
The next time you hit the store, grab an extra jug of cooking oil, and maybe a large container of oatmeal. The next time, pick up some peanut butter and a big bag of flour. A hint, with the weather in many locations below freezing, put the flour outside over night. We just found two containers of pancake mix that had critters in it. Actually they were some type of worm. And I have to blame myself, because I know that I have read that you should freeze your flour, pancake mixes, and other such things, at least for a day or two, to make sure that you kill any possible bug eggs present, before you put them in your stores. Lesson learned.
Just realize that you don't have to try and fill your larder/pantry over night. If you are diligent and continue like this, you will have one heck of a good start within a couple of months, of course, never buy things that you don't eat now, and would not eat in the future. I try to keep at least a couple of cans of Spam and Corned Beef on hand, along with some canned potatoes, because you can make them into some decent meals, such as casseroles, by either adding canned creamed soups, or by making your own, with a roux, and either adding milk or powdered milk and water or stock.
If you go to the second hand stores, look for old recipe books that were put out by small towns, with recipes from the old women of the towns. They are a treasure of ways to make meals without store bought ingredients. I have a recipe from my grandmother to make your own Bisquick.
"But I have my grandmother's Social Security card, which has in very bold writing, Not To Be Used For Identification."
DeleteI was born in 1969 and my card says that.
I thought about the "Not for Identification" when I had to put it and half my life's history on a check I was writing to the Navy Exchange or Commissary before I retired in 1993.
DeleteGood post Pigpen - thanks.
DeleteHere's a recipe for DIY baking powder that I found online somewhere a few years ago. You will have to stock the cream of tartar, but that takes up less room than the finished product. Also, stock up on yeast. it freezes well, but does lose potency over time, so you'll have to use more the older it gets. I also have a recipe for DIY yeast somewhere. I'll have to find it.
DeleteWe've all been there. You're assembling the ingredients for a recipe you can't wait to try, and the baking powder is either nowhere to be found or it's gone bad. Before you start frantically looking for your keys to make a trip to the grocery store, consider a substitution. If you have a few items on hand, you might be able to find a substitute for baking powder and save yourself the trip. But remember: Baking is a science, and following the recipe exactly is the best way to ensure success.
The shelf life of baking powder is about 12 months, but it can go bad as little as six months after opening. Make sure to store baking powder in a cool, dry place, and always check the expiration date before using. If there is any doubt, use this simple test to see if it will still rise to the challenge: Mix 1/2 teaspoon baking powder with 1/2 cup hot water. If the mixture doesn't bubble immediately, toss it.
A common ingredient in baking recipes, baking powder is a combination of baking soda and acid. It's the leavening agent that gives a desirable lift to cakes and breads. When mixed with a liquid, baking powder releases bubbles of carbon dioxide, which causes baked goods to rise.
Cream of tartar combined with baking soda is the safest bet for baking powder substitution. If you have a jar in your spice cabinet, go this route. To replace 1 teaspoon baking powder, combine 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 5/8 teaspoon cream of tartar.
The acidity in buttermilk allows it to stand in for baking powder. To substitute for 1 teaspoon baking powder, combine 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Reduce the other liquids in the recipe by 1/2 cup to maintain the desired consistency.
Sour Milk can also be a substitute As with buttermilk, it has the acidity necessary for a successful swap. Note: Only use milk that is soured with a tangy smell—go ahead and throw away lumpy or rancid milk. No one wants that.
To substitute for 1 teaspoon baking powder, combine 1/2 cup sour milk and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Reduce the other liquids in the recipe by 1/2 cup to maintain the desired consistency.
You can also make sour milk by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice to 1 cup milk and letting it sit for 2 minutes.
Lemon juice and vinegar are acids like cream of tartar, so they can be used to make a substitute for baking powder. But take note: These ingredients will alter the final flavor of your dish, so only use it if you have no other options. Use 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar plus a ¼ teaspoon baking soda to make 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
Make your Own. Baking powder is just a combination of baking soda and an acid. To make your own, combine 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 5/8 teaspoon cream of tartar. This yields 1 teaspoon baking powder.
If you're planning on storing it, you'll need to add 1/4 teaspoon of a moisture-absorber like cornstarch to make it shelf-stable.
Nemo
DIY Yeast
DeleteI haven't tried this so don't know if this works or not. YMMV
Put some dried fruit, raisins, apricots or prunes, for example, into a jar with 3-4 tblsp (30 to 40ml) of cold water - Use filtered water (Chlorine kills yeast)
When the water turns cloudy, strain out the fruit or whatever you used to dissolve the yeast, add 3-4 tblspn (30 to 40 grams) of flour to the mixture
(add an 'equal mass' of flour to the mixture - any type flour will do)
Leave somewhere warm for 12 hours to allow the yeast bubbles to grow.
Warning - Use a large glass or ceramic container and add another spill catcher underneath the container. Otherwise you may have a giant mess to clean up.
Take some of your mixture and repeat the water and flour process, adding 3-4 tblspn (30 to 40 ml) of cold water and 3-4 tblspn (30 40 grams) of flour - leave for 24 hours
Your yeast should now be very bubbly - should be ready to use in baking
Fresh fruit peels, like apple peels, as could sugar-heavy water from boiled potatoes can also make yeast, same method.
An almost empty beer bottle may contain enough yeast to start a yeast colony.
This process sounds similar to growing sourdough starter from scratch, which I have done. Growing sourdough starter takes some time, about a week or so, to get a starter that will raise bread dough consistently. It also needs to be replenished weekly to keep it in top shape once you make the initial mix.
I'll find that recipe and post it also.
Nemo
"The Dollar Tree" is now "Buck and a Quarter Store".
ReplyDeleteYou heard it here first!
K in Tenn
Whiskey and maple syrup are the only things from Canada small enough to fit in a semi that I could stock-up in on.
ReplyDeleteI gotta scrounge up some cash!
CTH has a history of missed deadlines.
ReplyDeleteHa I love it except for the good people of Canada. The idgits don't comment on how much of their food supply goes through the U.S. The truckers will punish them and the big blue city.
ReplyDeleteBut starvation is a tool of the evil.
Bulkfoods.com is where we usually place orders for spices and some other items. Their in stock supply is usually good with a good selection. We use a lot of their roasted garlic but taco seasonings and other seasonings beat what you can buy locally both on quality and cost. We usually break down the bulk into usable sizes and vacuum seal what we want to store. the best part is with today's increasing shipping costs they off $5.00 flat rate shipping on orders of $75.00 or more which is easy to do.
ReplyDeleteWe are stocked, locked and loaded. Just waiting on the Word.