well-temperedforum.groupee.net
What to stock if one is going to be ill for a while?

This topic can be found at:
https://well-temperedforum.groupee.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9130004433/m/4583998397

25 February 2020, 07:56 PM
CHAS
What to stock if one is going to be ill for a while?
What would you put in your pantry, frig, or freezer if you feared you will be sick and unable to go out for 10 days.


--------------------------------
Several people have eaten my cooking and survived.

25 February 2020, 08:04 PM
Jack Frost
Maine craft beer


--------------------------------
Be calm, be brave, it'll be okay.

25 February 2020, 08:06 PM
CHAS
quote:
Originally posted by Jack Frost:
Maine craft beer


A winner already!


--------------------------------
Several people have eaten my cooking and survived.

25 February 2020, 08:12 PM
piqué
I always buy enough food for 2 weeks at a time so I'd just do a regular shopping.


--------------------------------
fear is the thief of dreams

25 February 2020, 08:16 PM
Mikhailoh
Canned or frozen soup. Pasta and sauce. Eggs. Frozen bread. Root vegetables that last. Oatmeal, nuts and dried fruits. Things that keep and are easy to fix.


--------------------------------
"A mob is a place where people go to get away from their conscience" Atticus Finch

25 February 2020, 08:38 PM
Steve Miller
Toilet paper. Toothpaste. Frozen veg. Cheese.

Ingredients for soups/stews/casseroles I can make ahead and freeze. Perhaps a ham - freeze half.

Prescription meds. OTC meds like Pepto Bismol and Aleve.

Dish soap. Laundry soap. Bath soap. Razor blades.

Gin. Olives. Dog food. Salsa.


--------------------------------
Life is short. Play with your dog.

25 February 2020, 10:16 PM
Nina
If I'm already feeling carpy, then I need to be honest and say I'd be buying at least several days' worth of frozen meals, like frozen lasagna, etc. I know my limits and I wouldn't want to cook up much of anything if I were really feeling sick.

If I could plan it (like recovering from a planned procedure) then yeah: lots of pre-made frozen stuff like chili, soup, casseroles. Bread (frozen) is a good idea. Also check staples that you'd hate to run out of like eggs, cheese, butter, coffee/tea, milk, etc. And of course cookies and ice cream! Smiler
25 February 2020, 11:23 PM
QuirtEvans
If I knew that I was going to be sick ...

I'd duck the diet for a little while.

Lots of soup, rice, ice cream, cheese, and pre-cooked chicken strips to put in soups.

And bagels.
26 February 2020, 12:07 AM
Steve Miller
Wait. Do you think you’re going to make it?

No?

Tanq. Jack. Rib eye. Pepperidge Farms. BlueBunny. Avocados. Sara Lee. Boars Head potato salad.

Craft beer. Popeyes fried chicken. Marlboro. Havanas.

Fig Newtons. Oreos. Sausage. Clamato.

Toll House. Krispy Kreme. Mrs. Fields. Cheesecake!


--------------------------------
Life is short. Play with your dog.

26 February 2020, 10:38 AM
CHAS
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Miller:
Wait. Do you think you’re going to make it?

No?

Tanq. Jack. Rib eye. Pepperidge Farms. BlueBunny. Avocados. Sara Lee. Boars Head potato salad.

Craft beer. Popeyes fried chicken. Marlboro. Havanas.

Fig Newtons. Oreos. Sausage. Clamato.

Toll House. Krispy Kreme. Mrs. Fields. Cheesecake!


ROTFLMAO A lot there for serious consideration.


--------------------------------
Several people have eaten my cooking and survived.

27 February 2020, 07:41 AM
BeeLady
I am just coming off being sick as a dog for 10 days so now I have some experience. Blink

Tissues, tp, tea, ginger ale,tissues, meds and refills, tissues, crackers, distilled water for my neti pot.

I am lucky to live down the street from a manufacturer of "as good as homemade" soups. I go to their factory store and stock up on quarts of soup both thawed and frozen. Their chicken noodle has kept me alive the last two weeks. Yes


--------------------------------
"Wealth is like manure; spread it around and it makes everything grow; pile it up, and it stinks."
MillCityGrows.org

27 February 2020, 08:43 AM
LL
So sorry you were that sick BL. And so glad the soup factory is nearby.


--------------------------------
The earth laughs in flowers

27 February 2020, 08:47 AM
piqué
quote:
Originally posted by BeeLady:
I am just coming off being sick as a dog for 10 days so now I have some experience. Blink

Tissues, tp, tea, ginger ale,tissues, meds and refills, tissues, crackers, distilled water for my neti pot.

I am lucky to live down the street from a manufacturer of "as good as homemade" soups. I go to their factory store and stock up on quarts of soup both thawed and frozen. Their chicken noodle has kept me alive the last two weeks. Yes


Glad you are on the mend. Just from your list it sounds like it has been miserable. This *is* an excellent list. Especially like the reminder for Kleenex and distilled water.


--------------------------------
fear is the thief of dreams

28 February 2020, 06:39 PM
jon-nyc
Good friend of mine wrote this:

https://www.foodandwine.com/li...MVl4t25hgvBgBWTH9G6w


--------------------------------
If you think looting is bad wait until I tell you about civil forfeiture.

29 February 2020, 02:11 AM
BeeLady
quote:
Originally posted by LL:
So sorry you were that sick BL. And so glad the soup factory is nearby.


Thanks all. Bronchitis is still working its way out, going on 3 weeks now, though back to work. Most of us have had it so the office has been running on a skeleton crew.

One thing about all the food suggestions...I had no appetite and food didn't really taste very good. So go ahead and stock up but remember that you may only be in the mood for dry toast and broth for a time.


--------------------------------
"Wealth is like manure; spread it around and it makes everything grow; pile it up, and it stinks."
MillCityGrows.org