Gary wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Julie Bove wrote:
> >
> > Went to Big Lots and Walmart food center. Was hoping to score some
> > Fresh Finds (Big Lots brand) tomatoes and chilies. They were out.
> > But they did have good prices on canned veggies so I have
> > replenished my stockpile.
>
> > I got a tad scared earlier as we got a lot of snow. Luckily it
> > didn't stick. Now my stockpile and freezers are full and I have
> > plenty of baking stuff so I can make bread.
>
> What's with the constant "stockpile" talk? Are you some
> survivalist that plans constantly for a bleak future?
>
> And much of your cooking always talks about "using up things."
> Doesn't sound so appealing even though you might be a good cook.
>
> WTH?

I think I know what may be going on. Not everyone shops every 3 days
or even weekly. There's a lot who shop mostly monthly (and may make
small trips for a few items between).

Julie seems to shop like that.

I know I do. A good sale happened here last week. I got 59% off a
538.17$ order. Now a lot of that was basics that are shelf stable, and
some items were 6-9 months worth but others were based on freezer space
(including extra chest freezer).

The majority of that 200$ and change, is a month's worth here for 3 of
us.



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