The drought that is cooking the United States has ruined the corn crop. Corn prices are expected to climb and since it is used in so many things, from fuel (ethanol) to candy, prices are expected to rise in EVERYTHING. For a tightwad who likes corn, like me, I am going to have a problem with this. I like corn, on the cob, grits, corn bread, and corn fritters, and the hubby loves corn on his mashed potatoes (not my fave). I know there isn't much I can do about some of these things but I can do something. I can stockpile a bit of corn products.
Let's face it, though, stockpiling anything isn't worthwhile if it goes bad or bugs get in it. One thing that grosses me out is bugs (weevils) in grain foods. It happens when the bugs leave eggs in the grain and the eggs hatch in your cupboard. Freeze the food, flour, meal, noodles, whatever, and you kill the eggs. It also keeps the meal fresh a lot longer than it would ordinarily.
So, here's the deal. Buy now and use your freezer, but only buy if you'll use it and eat it. No sense in buying something you won't or don't eat. Save that money.....you'll need it for gas.
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