Stock Your Pantry NOW and Save when You Buy in Bulk

[@brg2743]

Keeping a pantry stocked is becoming a really important thing. Prices, both vehicles with electrical problems, and now port worker situation, we are so thankful for our pantry and freezer. Prayers to those dealing with hurricane Helene.

[@simonefeaster5131]

It took me a minute to understand buying bulk as we are a family of two with a less than 1000 sq foot house. But once I figured out price per unit (thank you, Hope!) and optimized my limited savings space, I’ve been making steady progress. I agree that we must be prepared for supply chain problems as well as other situations. I don’t compare myself to other folks who prep, I just do the best ai can with my resources and space. Thanks, Hope and Larry, as always.❤

[@carolynrucker2257]

God bless you. I agree do what you can and what works for you.

[@LilCraftyNook]

Same here. Luckily we have big kitchen cupboards and room in our garage.

[@dawnbaker9274]

I grew up with parents who were farming kids. I lived on the farm for a while. My grandparents and my parents called it stocking up for winter. Now it's called prepping. Same thing, just new term. I need to watch your tortilla video.

[@YT4Me57]

I live in NYC, and my parents taught us to always have a stocked pantry. It came in handy in 2020.

[@terryhenderson424]

When folks are beginning a pantry in our current times, it is important to decipher what "bulk means". Does it mean 20, 25, 50, amd 100 lb bags of pantry staples or #10 resaurant sized cans? It can. But it also means things like spending $20 when coming across 3/ $1, 15oz cans of black beans; that's 60 cans. Or $50 when coming across 15 oz, diced tomatoes with oregano and garlic at 3/ $1; that's 150 cans. At the same time, it means eating many more dishes/ foods which contain cornmeal, black beans, and diced tomatoes. At $.33/ can there is less concern about dabbling black beans across other foods/ dishes and there is still a savings if you have to add a little extra cumin to turn Italian flavored tomatoes into Mexican flavored tomatoes; an immersion blender makes tomatoes sauce out of those diced tomatoes too. Meanwhile, looking up recipies turned up a zillion ways to make polenta (cornmeal mush made for dinner versus breakfast) at a considerable savings over bread or potatoes. You can even make polenta using tomato products with a few black beans tossed in. BTW - Many #10 can contents can be frozen in smaller portions so you don't have to brace yourself for a week's worth of say applesauce morning, noon, and night once the can has been opened.

[@terryhenderson424]

@@SherryEllesson No, I wouldn't say confused. Maybe a different approach but not confused for a small number of eaters nor for a pretty tight budget.

[@katiejon17]

@@SherryEllesson I think Terry was essentially saying exactly what you did. 50 pound bag of oats for a family of five, or 5 - 5 pound bags fir a smaller family. #10 can of peaches, or catch the normal size when they’re on sale and stock up. The divvying up of an opened can of apples sauce is just common sense, whether we consume it all right away, or freeze extra portions. There didn’t seem to any confusion, at least not by Terry.

[@jennyeagan1840]

​@@katiejon17do not care for oatmeal, but do enjoy cold, oatmeal milk. Have taken a blender to powder down oatmeal to add to my camp bag. Just add water. Instant dry milk has too much sugar for me. Will be purchasing whole milk powder and experimenting. As for my tiny budget, moved two years ago, could not logistically take my CoVid canned food supply. Had to restart the prepper pantry and some on the Camp bug out bag. Tiny budget. Had to sharpen up fridge-

[@shirleydenton4747]

Thank you sweet lady for trying so hard to teach us steps of frugality. Tortillas are used more and more, as it seems to be liked by grandson. Will watch you tortilla making video.

[@alysoncocking1236]

I had to smile when you said the milks were in small cartons, that's the only size we can buy them in the UK. You can buy oat milk in half litre cartons.

[@AEE-dh5cm]

in the Netherlands also.

[@jennifernorton5885]

We have 1 2 and 3L cartons/comtainers for fresh cows milk, other plant milks are in 1L here in Australia.

[@robertadunaway7030]

A lot of people don't even have a pantry, they just operate from the kitchen cupboards.

[@monicaluketich6913]

I just purchased a 48 inch wide, 18 in deep, and a 6 ft tall metal shelving unit. The first one is home to some of my home canned foods. This new one will be in my spare room for empty canning jars and my arts and craft stuff. If you need to put something like this in a living room, I think a long table cloth, a sheet, or a heavier curtain could be attached to the top to hide the containers. Check out the resale shops - might find something that would work for you. Just an idea.

[@LilCraftyNook]

My husband uses the room under the bed. (He was stockpiling before we met) Yes stuff can get dusty but it’s worth a shot.

[@monicaluketich6913]

@LilCraftyNook Under my bed is already packed! I won't say how many places have become "pantries" - it's embarrassing!

[@MaureenOConnor-vw2gl]

Hope, thanks for the heads up on the possible strike and trying to help everyone get prepared!!!

[@lisaward3890]

@@MaureenOConnor-vw2gl it just happened today October 1st, 2024 the harbor dock workers are on strike!

[@Emily_CM]

I love Popcorn too. Thanks for sharing.

[@Larissa-iw5wy]

Such great advice on having a working pantry. Growing up, we had food security worries so as an adult I always make sure to have plenty on hand. Also buying in bulk or on sales whenever possible. If nothing else, it frees up money for savings and fun spending.

[@canonrebel626]

Silk almond milk was recalled about a month ago. I wonder if that’s why they’re selling them cheap.

[@Judith-b3t]

Great prices on the tortillas.

[@tracyhuckaby5876]

Carob powder can be used the same as cocoa powder. However, carob powder doesn't contain caffeine.

[@elizaC3024]

We were able to get through the majority of the pandemic without having to do regular shopping trips. We found that our shopping sales, and Flashfood had really paid off. We managed to never get 😷 sick. We now keep enough in the pantry, including my canning jars and the freezer for about a year-ish.

[@CindyCB78]

I make a nice hot drink with carob. Level teaspoon of carob, level teaspoon of maple syrup, fill cup about a third with hot water and mix. Then add milk of your choice, I use lactofree and I froth it which is lovely. Makes a great hot chocolate substitute.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Super haul. We get strikes all the time so we keep a good pantry in case of shortages

[@diversekakes]

I like to make raw date brownie balls with carob powder! You should for sure give those a try. The recipe can be found on Detoxinista’s blog

[@janebyrne6463]

I live by myself (although my brother and sister in law live nearby). I have a pantry in my co-op, and I'm still working out how to use it. So, I will be subscribing to your channel. You are right to point out that for every day the east/gulf coast port workers stay on strike, there is a back up of days. My hope is that the strike only lasts a few weeks (especially with the areas hard hit by Hurricane Helene), because the workers won't get paid either. We have grown accustomed to having things readily available, but we might have to deal with empty shelves for at least a while (even if the strike is settled sooner rather than later). So, I think what I should be doing is finding non-perishable items I can stock up on when they are on sale. We really don't know what will happen to us.

[@jarxcistkris8499]

Yes to tortillas. I love making a breakfast quesadilla with egg and cheese - I keep them in the fridge & they last a long time 😃

[@loriloristuff]

Carob: treat it like cocoa. It might benefit from a little extra oil.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks. I'm excited to try it.

[@diversekakes]

Wow! You really found some great items!

[@RN-mn3jn]

Some choose carob powder because it doesn’t have the stimulant theobromine in it like cocoa. This stimulant is why cocoa is sometimes toxic to dogs. And theobromine in cocoa is the reason it’s bitter tasting. Carob is slightly sweeter than cocoa. I’ve made muffins with it, brownies with it and added it to yogurt and protein drinks. It’s a 1:1 ratio for recipes. It doesn’t taste exactly like chocolate bc it doesn’t have the bitter notes. I still like it. And theobromine is not all bad either. It’s found in medicines… some that lower blood pressure and some that help with urination.

[@lorimartin3724]

I've been watching you for a while and have learned so much. I have a pantry and upright freezer in my basement. We try to keep about 4 months of food, health and hygiene products, and paper products. I keep a running list of everything in the cabinets and freezer and am faithful about adjusting it when something is brought up; yes hubby tells me when he takes something. Makes rotating and replenishing the stock easy. We invested in a full house generator a couple years ago to ensure our freezer stock is safe. I'm to the point where I haven't paid full price for meat (unless absolutely necessary) in about 3 years now. Your advice has helped me with that. Thank you for the great content.

[@victorwadsworth821]

Bought dehydrated celery for soups and chicken salad.

[@tamibrantley7986]

I’ve never thought about dehydrated celery nor have I seen it. Where should I look for it?

[@victorwadsworth821]

@@tamibrantley7986 I got it in a spice store, I would suggest dehydrating the stalks & cutting them up and storing them. Otherwise, hard to find.

[@jennyeagan1840]

Am single and not much in too certain produce. Have stated away from certain food items like celery. This past summer, purchased a food dehydrator. Most of my projects are successes. Celery, green onions were both projects that were a success for me. Ended up taking a coffee grinder to powder. Extra effort, no wasting of food. When I have a chicken stock, soup, ramen or salad, I can choose which of my powdered vegetables supplies and add about a spoonful. A spoonful goes a long way for taste and nutrition. Dehydrating am learning more and it is starting to get easier. Nice not having food aka money go to waste.

[@lisaward3890]

@@tamibrantley7986 i do not know about where you are but i have an amish run community store that has dehydrated soup greens for sale. It is a mixture of root vegetables and parsley herb all in dried format. It has carrots,celery, red bell peppers,onion,small cubed potatoes. I add a good cup full to a medium sauce pan of broth to make a simple soup.

[@tamibrantley7986]

@@lisaward3890 I’m in southwest Missouri and we do have Amish stores probably an hour away in more than one direction so I need to plan a stop at one.

[@curlyb4c95]

So glad I found this channel! Great content! Thank you! ❤

[@Rita-kj2fw]

Carob is good mixed in milk and a little bit of sugar heated up taste like hot chocolate

[@PatW-k7j]

Great video

[@stevegorkowski3246]

Carob for me is less bitter because of the higher sugar content but that is adjusted out when I add less sugar to whatever I am making. Chocolate contains caffeine that gives it some of that bitter taste in the dark candy bars. Good Amish candy stores make a good dark chocolate candy. I need to see if they make it in Carob. This comparison is a general guideline, and the actual nutritional content can vary based on the specific product and brand. Calories: Chocolate is significantly higher in calories compared to carob. Fat: Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, contains a higher amount of fats. Carbohydrates and Sugar: Carob has a higher carbohydrate and sugar content. Fiber: Carob is an excellent source of dietary fiber. Minerals: Chocolate is richer in magnesium, phosphorus, and iron, while carob has more calcium and potassium. Caffeine and Theobromine: Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, both of which are absent in carob.

[@GothGingerAdventures]

You may already have it, but I would be interested in some more content on salvage food. For example: What is your process for deciding how long past the sell buy date you will purchase an item? Do you store these items in any special way to prolong useful life?

[@vickyjansen3544]

I just did a pantry and freezer audit today.👍

[@rkse1459]

That Size is typical in Germany for any kind of milk...plant or cow. All is one liter

[@TS-py2fe]

Add a spoon of the carob powder and a shake of cinnamon to coffee.

[@tenafleming7199]

Good evening!

[@ohmcintyre2067]

Hope! I’m pretty sure that $.25 is 1% of $25 (not 10%).But then math was never my best subject. I wish we had an Amish / salvage store nearby. Nothing within an easy driving distance.

[@carlienvandernet7902]

I’m sure you are right. I was thinking the same thing, went back and listened to the prices again and went like…that is only 1%, not 10% 😅

[@terryhenderson424]

Carob is a chocolate substitute which is much milder flavored than chocolate. Ypu would use the carob powder like a cocoa powder. It does well with Mexican and the sweet dark vanilla and vanilla as opposed to the sharp whiskey type vanilla. It also goes well with the Mexican sugar; again a more rounded, softer, caramelized flavored sugar.

[@UndertheMedian]

I'm so excited to try it!

[@erindixon2877]

The gluten free pasta you bought was a good deal. But, the best gluten free pasta is the chickpea or lentil pasta from Barilla. It tastes great, has good mouth feel and freezes well.

[@myoldvhstapes]

My fave is 'Organic Gluten-Free Shells' by Whole Foods Market Brand, made only of chickpeas as the single ingredient. When not on sale, it's $3.09 or $3.19 for an eight-ounce box here in spendy downtown L.A, so a similar price to Barilla.

[@Crystal-f6e]

Love your channel. Such great practical ideas that are easy, reasonable, and useful!, so lucky you created this channel!,

[@lisaward3890]

I do not have a pantry but do buy an extra something or other and have space above my cupboards, under my bed and under various other furniture that are up off the floor. Canned food can be stored in these places. I make carob mousse with carob powder. I have used it in place of baking chocolate if i have it.

[@karenwright-wc3mx]

Thank you for mentioning about carob powder. Also thanks to another person for commenting about using it as hot cocoa. I have a bladder disease where I can’t eat foods with caffeine as it would bring my body pain. I’m going to try it like hot cocoa.

[@FrugalHappyVegan]

May I ask how you prepare your popcorn? I buy the 8-pound jugs of it on Amazon. I have always been a "purist", popping it on the stove top in a Dutch oven. Then I bought an air popper - which I like a lot - because I didn't want to consume so much oil - but the seasonings won't stick to the popcorn without adding some plant butter. Your haul looks great!!

[@katiejon17]

I’m curious too. I have an old-fashioned microwave popper for kernels. We keep the microwave predominately for popcorn. But I don’t know how to season it! Plain seems boring, but with seasoning, a little can go a long way and be too much.

[@tamibrantley7986]

Thank you for reminding me about the Tostitos. I buy them 10-15 bags at a time, which lasts us a long time, but I like to always have them on hand and I used the last bag up recently. I need to go restock this evening!

[@mytws]

Easy Carob Brownie In a small microwavable bowl 1/4 cup oatmeal (rolled oats) 2 teaspoons carob powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Stir, add 1/4 cup water Stir again and microwave for 2 minutes. Top with scoop of ice cream, Enjoy.

[@stevegorkowski3246]

The Amish bulk food store WI vs IL. Hot sauce 13 oz bottle 25 cents. The shelf of dressings, dipping sauces, hot sauces 4 for $1. Bigger bottles on the shelf are 75 cents each. Chips are around 75 cents a bag . Bigger ones are around $1 - $1.50. Single serving bags 4 for $1. I bought single serving bags of Snyders Pretzels 20 pack for $2.. Mushroom popcorn 6.5 lb for $5 . Mushroom popcorn is a bit higher priced but makes a better popcorn ball. I stocked up at that price. Halloween is around the corner and the kids that hand out candy normally make popcorn balls to eat while they hand out candy. The beans and other items sound like they are around the same price. I just don't eat the same foods and being one person it takes years before I bulk buy beans. They can go into 1/2 gallon canning jars and are vacuum sealed if I buy them in a good deal. They are good for years. I also started vacuum sealing oils in bottles to extend the life by 2-3 times. Cereal raisin brand is 20oz for $1.25 and it sounds like your cereal you bought was cheaper. Candy quart zip lock bags. York peppermint patties 23 oz for $1.75 Hershey's special dark snack bars 14 oz $1 Amish apples organic $10 a bushel. Mums big plant is $8. Eggs $2 dozen brown medium. Boneless ham $2 lb I have 5 stores to shop and most are not bulk food stores. I am over stocked and working on eating down food. The end of October is the meat sale. I am hardly buying food at the store , just odds and ends. $10-15 a week. I have another person coming along sharing expenses and dividing cases or bags. A 60 mile round trip in a Prius is almost nothing in cost.

[@katiejon17]

We have a Mennonite store in Maine, where our family goes. It’s either really good deals, or not really deals at all. I wish it were more consistent.

[@stevegorkowski3246]

@@katiejon17 Amish stores here have no lights and a wood stove for heat. The overhead is low. The Mennonite store has a higher overhead near me. Very nice store but the prices are higher. They normally buy from local growers or Amish growers and mark them up. This makes them higher priced and prices change due to the prices they pay at auction.

[@katiejon17]

@@stevegorkowski3246 interesting, thank you for the info. I do wish we had an Amish store close by to try out.

[@stephaniemiller4107]

Carob you can use in substitute for Chocolate. Its similar in nature.

[@VeganMangoQueen]

I wish I had a store with deals like these

[@miabernard3341]

I keep a working pantry as well. I try to keep at least 2 months since I live in a small space. The key is to eat what you love from that pantry! So if it is cocoa puffs on your oatmeal so be it! I like raisin bran and grape nuts!

[@victorwadsworth821]

Went in hospital for 24-hour watch, I bleed out, sweatpants soaked with blood when I tried to change bandages. Anyways got a new kidney doctor today, says he can try to switch me to the clinic I've been wanting to go to.

[@shirleydenton4747]

😮please ask your doc to get you some help and observation at home by an RN. Insurance, Medicare, VA and RR insurance all,pay for this. They can call docs when they pick up on problems, and really prevent a lot of running to hospital.

[@victorwadsworth821]

I don't want people coming to my house

[@katiejon17]

Did you comment on the wrong video, or is this a new trolling thing?

[@victorwadsworth821]

@@katiejon17 no, right video

[@carolelavoie3898]

Hi Hope. Just to reassure you about "la colombe" prononciation. You got it right!!

[@shirlebryant9427]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jenniferstewart1499]

I love carob!I make hot carob drink instead of hot chocolate...add a bit of vanilla and sweetener of choice.Delish!

[@jasminhuber7573]

Thanks for sharing 🌺🪷💜

[@victorwadsworth821]

Got third thermal mug at hospital so I have three I can get free ice with.

[@CLJlovesmal]

I've made a sweet potato brownie dish with carob! Great use for it. Auto Immune Protocol recipe. I believe you can make it work for your vegan diet (been a while so can't remember ingredients). AIP is at least dairy free, I know that.

I am smiling as the only thing I eat from your shopping is the cocoa powder.

[@mml9885]

There was a re call in Ontario on silk milk.

[@georgannecollett8047]

You can make your Nice cream chocolatey by adding that cacao powder

[@Ilsethomas]

If Daniel's girlfriend is allergic to gluten, it is best to use a new pot to cook the spaghetti. If she is sensitive to gluten, it won't do much harm. It is best to ask if she is allergic before you prepare anything for her as a precaution.

[@SarahMarie-j2n]

I know this is off topic, but I was wondering, do you have plans to create any money savings tips for the holidays?

[@weppis85]

Savory oats are the best!!!

[@TonyaApplegate]

I'm hoping to find someone who may know if Ann Arbor has a good discount store we plan on going in a couple weeks and want to make a good trip and find deals. Have a great day Hope and Larry 🙂

[@marilynrybak9154]

I have stocked up on large bags of cat food. I used a plastic trash bag to place the paper bag of food into it to help prevent mice from finding and chewing into the paper bag of food. How do you ensure mice do not find your paper bagged stored goods? We live in a relatively rural area and field mice seem to find anything stored in a proper bag. Not sure if they just like chewing the paper up to make a nest or if they are also after the food. I do not want to have to go out and spend money on big plastic storage containers because they are expensive. Do plastic bags work? That’s what I am now using hoping it works. Advice ?

[@marilynrybak9154]

By the way- my storage area is in the basement - not upstairs in my kitchen or living space!

[@lisaward3890]

@@marilynrybak9154 i would recommend metal tote like containers or metal foot lockers with a padlock to keep them tightly closed. I do live in a rural area and those little buggers will chew through everything plastic! I resorted to storing all my flour, sugar and oatmeal in tin cans with tight fitting lids. Maybe even screw on lids even. Could also store large half gallon jars with lids as food ingredient keepers.

[@dawnziccardi8205]

Get a large popcorn tin from a thrift store to store your cat food in. Save glass jars with metal lids to store other non perishable items. It will keep out bugs and mice.

[@marilynrybak9154]

Do you store the oats in a plastic storage bin to prevent mice from getting into the bag?

[@MadisonBriggsArtchick]

Carob can be used just like cocoa powder!

[@yvonnebourque9115]

How do you ensure that you don’t end up with undesirable little insects in all your dry goods?…..especially since you have them in such large quantities. Once in there, they would consider your pantry an endless buffet. How do you ensure that you do not end up with mold from hot humid weather? Did mice ever decide that you should share your pantry with them? Haven’t had insects in my dry goods for a couple decades but did several times before that. I’ve had insects in my wild bird food stored in the garage (for my backyard hobby). I now store the seeds in 2 garbage cans with covers and haven’t had insects for about 5 years now but can’t say that i feel confident that it will never happen again

[@UndertheMedian]

I, too, have had insects. But not in many years. Divide content of larger bags into smaller bags and stick into deep freeze for at least 3 days. That should kill any insects or larva. Bring bags back to room temp. I store them in labelled Rubbermaid bins in a cool, dry place. We monitor the humidity in the basement to be sure it stays low. We had a dehumidifier back in that corner. Remember, our working pantry is six months, too. So, that's the goal for storage life.

[@Shantelle6253]

Put dry goods in freezer for 48 hours then decant into resealable glass, metal or plastic containers instead of original packaging.

[@marlenesujanani1313]

I ran to get pet food. I got 25 pounds of flour for baking bread

[@victorwadsworth821]

I can pick up handfuls of different beans & the like in the bulk section using them to grow bean plants.

[@victorwadsworth821]

@@SherryEllesson Shucks Mame, I have trouble with curbs.

[@jennyeagan1840]

Some beans are climbers and others grow as bushes.

[@victorwadsworth821]

@@jennyeagan1840 good to grow three sisters.

[@victorwadsworth821]

@@SherryEllesson neighbor came over to cut up huge limbs in yard, good friends and good neighbors are treasures. All the prayers I got for my operation online friends was a blessing.

[@weppis85]

i make oat pancakes banana milk of choice eggs baking power freeze it !!

[@samanthashaw8329]

Coffee by itself or with sugar is vegan or vegetarian isn't it

[@UndertheMedian]

Yep. Since coffee is made from the bean of a plant, then it's vegan.

[@samanthashaw8329]

Hurricane Helene sure did some damage all down most of the south east coast Nobody was prepared for the damage she did destroyed 2 towns at least not even 5 miles from me

[@UndertheMedian]

We recorded this before landfall. I thought about the timing of the video when it was scheduled to air. Such devastation in those areas.

[@kallistoindrani5689]

22 kg of oats! OMG!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@terryhenderson424]

Coal-um-bae

[@UndertheMedian]

Thank you!

[@jomitchell2623]

The last thing I would want in my pantry is Silk (soy milk)! It messes with your hormone balance and can cause males to produce estrogen, right? Soy is in almost everything now. Start reading all ingredients labels, you might be surprised.

[@jarxcistkris8499]

I think she said she bought the almond & oatmilk not the soy. I enjoy a Almond Milk every now & again but mostly just buy Trader Joe's brand. Love my cows milk never had a problem 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@SarahFox-y1f]

I once purchased a powder that I never used, thinking- well- I will use it. I never did. And, after a year in the pantry taking up space- I had to throw it away. I will not buy things again that I do not use - unless I already have a special recipe that I definitely plan to make and I need an ingredient that I need (that I never used before). However- even with this said- since grocery store prices have gone up so significantly- I haven’t been able to cook recipes from my favorite cook book my husband bought me two Christmas’ ago because most recipes call for special fresh herbs and or spices or vegetables I do not typically purchase. The recipes are absolutely delicious. But, I can’t shoot is way any more because of the high prices. Now, I have to shop the leader sales and only buy things at great sale prices. I have to plan my meals around what I was able to buy on sale. So, it’s been back to a meat, vegetable and maybe a starch for dinner. No more delicious multi- ingredient recipes. Hopefully, after true election prices might drop (overall) and I hope I can once again afford to make recipes from my cook book!