I noticed that condiments and canned goods contain more water than before. Not only are mustard and ketchup runnier, but they flow out so easy you get way too much on your sandwich, which causes you to buy more. Canned soups have over a quarter can of water, twice as much as before. I guessContinue reading “Shrinkflation, Part two”
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Hippies Discover Scrapple
Today’s post should have been about footy. I wasn’t sure whether to post about the AFL or about the Tulsa Buffaloes win over North Texas. I get home and get my mail and in this edition of Mother Earth News there is an article on scrapple. Congratulations, it only took you 53 years.
Supply Chain Woes
Living in rural Kansas, we have not had as many empty shelves as the large cities. All but the poorest have large pantries and have been drawing down their stocks when something they need is not available. People are thinking ” Do I really need that?” when they see the price increases. They are alsoContinue reading “Supply Chain Woes”
Winter is Coming
Around here, we have had no serious shortages and prices have not gotten ridiculous. The first cracks are starting to show in what could be a worse time than the 70s. Last week, I filled up my tank for 3 dollars a gallon like I have since the WuFlu began. The day after, it shotContinue reading “Winter is Coming”
Power outage
Got into work last night and found out power to our refrigeration units went down. Instead of stocking shelves, we spent most of the night emptying the refrigerator and putting away what we could in the lockers in the backroom. After lunch we put the stuff back in the fridges. Between the little stocking weContinue reading “Power outage”
Gardening
Started some more pepper, tomato, and okra seeds. Got to plant a couple of nut trees tomorrow, then back to work.
Fall Garden
Trying to figure out what I can still put in a fall garden. Have to hit all the local garden centers this week. Can’t believe August is almost half ovet.
Footyfried 