Preparing for Winter

NualaBuala

Good point about flour storage - hadn't thought of freezing. Not too keen on the thoughts of beetley bread! :eek:

MrsBartolozzi

Some interesting info on the weevily things found in flour (Psocids), and how to avoid them.

parsonswife8

I have also read today that the price of dried fruit has risen dramatically, the price of dried apricots has gone up 64%, due to a terrible harvest in the middle east.
Raisins, sultanas and date prices have also risen, after a poor harvest in Turkey.
Bad news for our christmas puddings.

NualaBuala

MrsBartolozzi wrote: »

Some interesting info on the weevily things found in flour (Psocids), and how to avoid them.

Excellent info, thank you!

mardatha

Is dried fruit up in the shops now ?

shegar

mardatha wrote: »

Is dried fruit up in the shops now ?

Yes its always in the shops whatever time of year...I buy extra fruit to put on the bran flakes uhmmmm:D

funtime.franki_2

Beetle bread sounds like a fantastic idea!

If meat prices rise I'd be glad of some extra protein for free! :j

pagangirl

Hi all - delurking to say been in Primano today, they have winter fleecy socks in already £2 for 2pair, also all in one sleep suits with feet in for £8.00. Best buy was fleece sleeping bag £3 as get really cold when at computer in winter - whoo hoo warm tootsies:D (didn't see any other winter stuff, but salesgirl said will be in any time soon. HTH.

jamanda

My stocks of bread flour have been frozen for 24 hours. I read somewhere (probably on here) that this stops any beasties.

The way things are going we're going to have to eat the fleeces.

Sunnyday

Would freezing the flour and then defrosting and packing away be best or do peeps just leave it in the freezer until using it?

I`m not sure if i shall have the space to keep it all in the freezer :eek:

I`ve already bought a couple of extra bags to keep over winter.

SD