Hell is ever closer - part 2

[SistemaAddict]

Following on from the previous thread.


Hell is ever closer-how's your stash looking? http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/eureferendumm2016/3646002-hell-is-ever-closer-how-s-your-stash-looking

[bellinisurge]

Thank you

[AutumnCrow]

Hello again

[BeanBag7]

I didnt want to join in the end of a really long thread, so thanks for starting a new one.

I stockpiled a small amount in march and mostly used it up now. I'm restocking this week with mostly tinned fruit and veg. We have lots of meat in the freezer but could use some suggestions for longlife/shelf stable meat. Salami, pepperami etc. I'm not keen on corned beef or spam but I have ordered a tin of pulled pork from asda which is surprisingly well reviewed!

[FusionChefGeoff]

Just done a quick list of what needs topping up from March stash and also a list to get if it's still looking dodgy a couple of weeks out.

On that list, I'm wondering what I can add that's fresh but will last. So eg huge bag of potatoes, apples (?), butternut squash, onions...

Any other ideas?

[SheLivesInHope]

Reluctantly checking in.

[noodlenosefraggle]

Checking in! Got my water purification tablets from Amazon. Only £2 so I don't mind if I never use them! I've listed all my freezer items and ticking them off as I use them. Planning on going to farmfoods and getting frozen fruit for pies and puddings etc. Good tip 're freezing eggs!

[CrunchyCarrot]

Thanks, Bercows

Everything looking much more unstable now.

[NoWordForFluffy]

Thanks, Bercows. Checking in.

[Dontlickthetrolley]

I wasn't that impressed with the frozen fruit and veg from Farm Foods so will be going to Iceland or Morrisons I think.

I bought some bags of mixed nuts and some Meridian peanut butter on offer in Sainsburys today (£1.25 a jar) so that's a bit more protein.

[NoWordForFluffy]

Farmfoods' frozen veg is a bit grim, yes.

Our DC won't touch the frozen fruit, so we need to use that to make space.

I keep thinking of more stuff I need. It's never-ending!

[MarshmallowManiac]

Thanks @ Bercows, checking in

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

Well done Bercow!

[getupgonow]

Hi - we have a small apple tree and I was thinking of trying to preserve the apples in some form - what's the best way to do this?

[noodlenosefraggle]

Oh really? I haven't been there for ages, but someone said their veggie meatballs were good so I thought I'd do a bulk buy. I'll stick to Lidl then.

[Dontlickthetrolley]

I've also still for a kilo of chorizo I bought for £1 for the failed March Brexit, so today I bought some paella and risotto rice.

[FMFL]

Checking in with a heavy heart. I worked through my food stash over the summer but still have lots of non-food items stored. Will start ramping up again this week.

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

Tomatoes are still drying! They seem to be taking their time.

I'm far too wound up for sleeping tonight, which is a bit of a bugger really as I'm up and out early.

[AutumnCrow]

@getupgonow I make thick apple sauce and use it in pies, danish pastries etc. It's basically chopped simmered apple, sugar and lemon juice so preserves well in jars or in the freezer.

Make sure jars are clean and sterile (e.g. boiled).

[TheFlis12345]

Thanks Bercows. We haven’t really touched the March stash as all but a couple of things had long dates but things now look way worse than they did then so I will be increasing stocks further. Space (London flat) is more of an issue for us than budget so I will be looking for new places to stash things this weekend.

[getupgonow]

Great - thanks @AutumnCrow

[BlackeyedGruesome]

Here is a list of some things you might need to think about. (compiled from lots of posters' ideas.) (as requested)

Shampoo (adult child baby)
Conditioner

Baby wash
baby wipes
cotton wool /cotton pads
nappies, also in next size.
bottles and teats(next size)
milton/steriliser
breast pads
breast shields
maternity pads
breast pump

Soap
Bubble bath
Hair bobbles
Shower gel
Hair dye
razors
shaving foam
veet
make up
tweezers
hand gel
spare reading glasses

Deodorant
Toothpaste, adult and child
Toothbrushes
floss
mouthwash

Sanpro: pads, liners tampons, moon cup
material for reusable sanpro

Laundry liquid, bio, coloured and white wash
Delicates detergent.
Fabric conditioner
colour catchers
washing machine cleaners.
stain removers

Washing up liquid
Washing up gloves
Spare brush
plastic scrubbers
dishcloths
Sponges
dishwasher tablets, salt and cleaner
pegs and washing line

Anti bacterial spray
Dettol/ disinfectant
Domestos.
antibacterial wipes
milton
electronic cleaners
leather wipes
dusters
polish
window cleaner or vinegar
beeswax
cream cleaner
floor cleaner
spare mop head
bicarbonate of soda
air freshner
carpet cleaner
kitchen roll
spare tin opener

Bin bags of various sizes
food caddy bags

AAA batteries
AA batteries
9v batteries for smoke alarm
button batteries various sizes

Tin foil for cooking
turkey foil
sandwich bags and freezer bags
cling film
baking parchment
grease proof paper
cake decorations

Loo rolls

vacuum bags and filters

printer ink.
any special photo paper etc.

Blue tac
Duct tape
Parcel tape

Compost
Pots
seeds
canes
tomato food
slug pellets or beer traps
compost bin
water butts

Wind up solar radio
Solar power bank.
Water purification tablets.
wind up torch or lantern
ordinary torches and lanterns
head torch (on a plastic milk bottle according to Bellini)

Some cash and change

Trainers for DC
plimsols/pumps in next sizes
pe kit in next size
uniform
school tights and socks
ordinary clothes, especially for smaller children
hats gloves and scarves
sports kit/equipment
wellies in next size
undies, child and adult.

spare work shoes
walking boots
wellies
shoe polish kit

tights

Yarn
threads of various colours.
buttons
knitting needles or crochet hooks
darning needles
darning mushroom
pins and needles
spare sewing machine needles and bobbins

Lightbulbs (different sizes and types for each place they are needed)

Pens
Pencils
Printer paper
eraser
sharpeners
rulers
highlighters
maths sets
spare set squares (lots)
coloured crayons (wax, pencil)
felt tips
chalk
glue sticks
pva
paints and pots and brushes
tippex
headphones and memory stick for school.
school bag
book bag/reading folder
string

birthday cards
christmas cards
stamps
wrapping paper (christmas birthday/other celebration)
scissors
cellotape
ribbon
labels
gift bags
birthday candles
matches

barbeque
charcoal
lighters
other outdoor cooking supplies

condoms
birth control

oil for the car
screenwash
de-icer
scraper
salt for the paths/drive
spare headlight bulbs?
blankets/torch for car etc.
first aid kit

supplies for hobbies.

pet food
pet treats
flea treatment
worm tratment
spare dish/water bottle
hay bedding etc

hot water bottles
woolly blankets
fleece blankets
warm socks
indoor gloves, scarves, wristwarmers hat
warm jumpers
draught excluders
waterproof spray
wash in water proofing

insect killer (fly ant spider)

sunscreen
sunglasses
bug repellant
aftersun

hand cream
cleanser
moisturiser
makeup remover
other skin care
nail polish remover

spare mobile phone charger
land line phone, corded.

for food: consider breakfast, lunch/dinner, tea/dinner/supper, snacks, drinks.

christmas food and drinks
christmas presents and stocking fillers.

[ARudeTerriblePerson]

Blimey.

I agree about preserving apples by stewing and I prefer to freeze, not confident about sterilising jars.

[NoWordForFluffy]

Sterilising jars is easy. Wash. Put upside down on baking tray in oven. Turn temp to 100° and turn on once you put the jars in. Let it heat to 100°, leave on that temp for a minute or so, turn off. Sterilised jars!