It makes more sense to "hoard" a commodity that isn't in short supply now, assuming you will use it eventually and it won't go bad. If you wait until it is genuinely in short supply here, hoarding it at that time could cause genuine problems. Hoarding it now won't cause anyone to go hungry, and it's a little inflation hedge/insurance policy for you and your family.
Storing rice now for future consumption would increase your grocery costs now, but lower them in the long run if inflation continues.
Sara R
of UT
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May 09, 2008 18:19:56 PM
You are right, but not really.
With the rice that comes from Thailand, the flavor is so much different. Sure, there will be plenty of American grown rice. For those that do not have refined taste buds to even know the difference when they eat it, then don't stock up on rice. For those that know the difference and taste the difference, American rice is only good for stir fry. It really tastes horrible for steamed rice. California short grain calrose rice is in good supply. Texas long grain rice is in good supply. However, for those of us that consume 1/2 their diet in steamed rice with every meal I am not willing to settle for long grain American rice. Currently, I just purchased 100 lbs of long grain Thai jasmine rice for my family. We eat mostly Asian foods in this house. I am not willing to eat a lower quality rice.
So, in one way you are right, but.... I feel so much better knowing we have a stockpile to get us through the year of decent tasting rice before prices double or triple.
Charity
of WA
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Apr 24, 2008 16:53:40 PM
eggs & rice
Ken - do eggs seem too expensive? I know they have gone up in price, but they are still only around 25 cents an egg... not a bad deal compared to meat, for example.
Veronica- you're right, no need to worry for those of us who stick to 3-serving size containers... the limits were on the bulky purchases!
Kimberly Palmer
of
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Apr 24, 2008 16:24:41 PM
Aren't they limiting the 100 lb bags of rice? I'll get worried when they won't let me buy my box of uncle bens
veronica
of NY
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Apr 24, 2008 16:20:29 PM
Rice hoarding
No, there's no need to hoard rice. Just like gas, if you can afford it, you can purchase it. When it gets too expensive just like eggs have been, we'll also not eat rice. Eventually we'll get someone in office that will actually help low $ citizens such as myself and help get this country back in line.
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Sara R of UT @ May 09, 2008 18:19:56 PM
Charity of WA @ Apr 24, 2008 16:53:40 PM
Kimberly Palmer of @ Apr 24, 2008 16:24:41 PM
veronica of NY @ Apr 24, 2008 16:20:29 PM
Ken of TX @ Apr 24, 2008 15:51:33 PM
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