Show me your brexit stockpiles cont...

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A thread for sharing details of our stashes: what we have, what we need, good hiding places and all sorts of hints and tips to help prepare for shortages in the event of a no deal brexit.

Hello everyone

I started buying a few extra bits and put them in he under stairs cupboard. I then worried about the use by dates and put it all in the kitchen. DH is adamant I don't need to stock pile tough did buy two big bags of dog food instead of one at a time.

When I did buy a few extras I had a sarcastic comment from he till lady.

TBH I don't understand a lot that has been going in but I do know we import lots of things.

I have three kids and lots of animals, I am a good inventive cook but haven't bought much extra as my freezer and cupboards are often full. Hate feeling like I don't know what to do.

We do have farms and food in the UK!

the UK is not self-sufficient in food production! It needs to import half of the food consumed...it is an easy to check fact and quite intuitive, cold climate countries don't produce so much (fruit and vegetables). The UK imports about 85% of vegetables from the EU.

Thanks bellini - not sure what we'd all do without you :)

Thank you havingtochangeusernameagain

Do you all have some issue with not having enough to eat?

Yes, my parents came here as refugees and we had absolutely nothing at all.

Maybe don't be so cocky in thinking your civilised society won't turn uncivilised.

Why would you get rid of a stockpile? It's stuff you'll eat anyway. Just cheaper food bills for a bit

I think that's what the OP meant - starting to eat it.

TBH mine is more practical than edible, I've concentrated on medicines, cosmetics, running shoes (2 spare pairs!) and lots of tinned and frozen fruit. I've assumed we will have food of some kind, but was most concerned about fresh fruit so wanted alternatives. Plus luxury items like coffee and wine. And Lindt chocolate.

PP not OP!

@SunshineCake - I've been suggesting the following which you can tweak as suits you. Imagine what you need if you are snowed in for three days" thing for months now on here. Freezer/shelf stable versions of what you actually eat. Do more if you want, don't do less.
Include hygiene needs. Include pets. That kind of thing. It's a good place to start and is affordable if you do it slowly but doing it slowly is less of an option now.
Remember: No one ever has the absolute perfect stash. Ever. I'm a general prepper. I know about this stuff a bit including getting stuff you don't need.

Oh yeah, and treats. Don't forget those because it can be dull and everyone can get pissed off and bored.

@NoWordForFluffy - you can freeze eggs? sorry if this is a repeat question but are they just good for cooking etc after defrosting or would they be ok for eg a fried or poached egg?

I've not cooked with them yet, but as you prick the yolk before freezing, I doubt they do anything well where it's preferable they're whole. We've decided we'll scramble them.

We put one egg in each hole on a silicone muffin tray, pricked the yolk and then froze.

NoWordForFluffy - you can freeze eggs? sorry if this is a repeat question but are they just good for cooking etc after defrosting or would they be ok for eg a fried or poached egg?

Break them into freezer bags, add a bit of salt to the yolk if using them for savory or sugar if using for baking. They're good for around a year.

Thank you bellinisurge.

FFS, thought Bellini said get the big tits out of the t shirt.

FFS, thought Bellini said get the big tits out of the t shirt.

That's me excluded then! 😂😂

My basic food stockpile is now on rotation/maintenance, so I'm concentrating on luxury goods now - wine and French stuff. And I've got a couple of bags of huel, which is actually sort of food alternative shake, which is pretty good for people on restricted diets, as it's free of most stuff people can't eat.

I'll see if I can get fresh fruit and veg a bit closer to the deadline. There doesn't seem to be all that much household food stockpiling going on, so well probably be ok.

I've been reading and prepping for a few months now but DH suggested buying a chest freezer the other night after a round of useless votes in the HoC but I'm undecided. We already have two fridge freezers both of which are full but I'm worried we still don't have enough meat and vegetables. Really going to have to make a decision soon so I have enough time to fill it.

@blibblibs , only if you can afford it and have space. I love meat but I think it's better to work on trying veggie and vegan options that work for you. I have the cookbook Bosh! for just this reason.
I save the fat from any bacon I fry in a jar - my mum used to do this, and I keep the jar in the fridge. A little dollop of this admittedly unhappy looking chilled fat adds a lovely bacon flavour to any veggies I fry up. I've used lightly fried veg as a basis for yummy lentil soup - the most forgiving and flexible of soups.
I try and grow some of my own veg and dehydrate veg bought at the supermarket. If I am organised enough I buy eg mushrooms that are still absolutely fine but in the reduced shelf. I dehydrate them at home and look forward to mushroom risotto as and when.

I think I'm as prepped as I can be. Going to butchers Friday so will stock up last few meat things.
Want to get another online shop at least booked in for the 11th but still need Aldi but car is off the road atm

I just keep grabbing extra packs of biscuits, chocolate etc now I think I may be giving Cadbury world a run for its money.

I had everything all put away nicely but then family brought round loads of Easter eggs so I have to find somewhere to store those.
Although a pp has mentioned down the side of the washing machine.
I'm thinking of stacking the loo roll there coz I can stack it high but I worry in case the washer leaks?
What do you all think?

Put it on towelling with a plastic bag on top. If it leaks it'll a) be absorbed and b) not get to the loo roll.

Keep it in the pack and put it in a bin bag as well?

I'd keep in pack and put on top of a bin bag which is on top of a towel. Absorbency and barrier together.

How long does bacon fat last in the fridge bellini?

Guess I'm pulling the washer out today to clean behind it before I wedge it full of toilet roll.
Thanks for the tips

be carefull not to pull the washer out so far that the hose disconnects at the back...