Back to drinking "cheap" coffee now. Oh, my! So what is your toughest COVID-19 "offering"

[hlthe2b]

(I surely won't say "sacrifice" given the magnitude of what is going on. So, a "foregoing" or "offering" or what are you missing most?)

And yes, high-quality coffee is still readily available, but I just don't think I can justify it right now... But, oh my... There IS a real difference. Yikes!

I think it may be time to switch to cold-brewed as it is much more forgiving of poor quality coffee.

[underpants]

1. I dropped my wireless mouse

We have another coming on the way.

[captain queeg]

2. I'm foregoing showers every other day

[SWBTATTReg]

3. Covid 19 'can do without items'? Dishwasher cleaning pods (washing dishes by hand) since ...

I am conserving the few dishwasher pods I still have, since we can't find any more.

I don't have a terrible amount of dishes so not a hardship really, other than putting pressure on my R hand, being that I had an old bike injury to that hand (which has been acting up w/ the changing weather (Spring is coming)).

We're fine as is, perhaps not going on a regular Spring trip out of town, when SO is off, but I think we're both fine w/ not traveling during this time.

Not buying near as much meat (replacing w/ other sources such as dried beans, etc.). Don't want to stress out the industry (and put meat packing workers in harms' way, until better and safer ways are developed to process meat products).

[FightingIrish]

4. We can't get to Grocery Outlet for bargain wine

We’re having to drink all the good stuff.

[SWBTATTReg]

5. Ha ha...you can make wine if you have some yeast handy (along w/ some fruit/sugar). But

you're right, it is time to use up the 'good' stuff. When we moved, we forgot where / what cabinet had all of the liquor in it and finally found it. We have all of the stuff (hard stuff) still, but don't drink anything else but beer for the most part. And I haven't made any homemade wine for a while, but I still have a couple of bottles of it still left. I think I'll hang onto in case I need to trade for some toilet paper (ha ha).

Take care and be safe!

[WestLosAngelesGal]

19. I found dishwasher pods (not the brand you like)...

...at Dollar Tree. A small package of pods, but $1 nevertheless.

[SWBTATTReg]

26. Thanks! I will run over there. I've have been wondering what I was going to do.

My right hand thanks you (it's kind of cramping lately, I'm supposed to keep it suspended/not do anything w/ it). Again, thanks and take care of yourself and be safe!

[Dworkin]

6. People watching

Folks,

I am missing taking a ride out on my motorcycle, settling in a quiet corner seat in a favourite cafe with an Americano and a pastrami sandwich on rye. Then - people watching.

D.

[NRaleighLiberal]

7. glad I am a home roaster! since 2007.

[cyclonefence]

8. My dishwasher died

I called my sister-in-law to ask what I should do with these dirty dishes. She said use paper.

[hlthe2b]

25. Hah! I have an old one that has needed replacing for some time but still works fine so...

But, it seems two screws fell out somewhere within the mounting frame and I can't see where. Well, the damned thing nearly tips out on me whenever I open it, but... still working. So, I have this balancing act I have to go through to load and unload it, but... still working...

And I have found enough pods to last several more weeks.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

9. My favorite coffee is relatively inexpensive, thankfully.

Kroger Colombian.

Arabica beans. I might stop drinking coffee if I could only get Robusta beans. Never going back!

[hlthe2b]

12. yes, I really dislike Robusta beans and the one I bought was very likely a blend

The only positive for Robusta is that they contain more caffeine.

I'll have to see if Kroger's-owned King Soopers carries the Kroger's Columbia.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

13. Maybe get a small can if you find it.

The flavor seems pretty unique compared to every generic Colombian coffee that I’ve tried, so maybe you won’t like it?

I wonder who makes it? I heard in the past that Kroger usually just slaps their label on other products, but I’ve never had coffee that tastes like it. It’s definitely not Maxwell House, Folger’s, etc. McCafe Premium Roast (Medium) was probably the closest that I’ve tried, but it’s still not a good match.

[hlthe2b]

14. is it a light, medium, or dark roast?

[Buckeye_Democrat]

16. "Medium Dark Roast" on the label.

I also just noticed that the label says 100% Colombian, but not Arabica. I thought it used to have that on the label, but maybe I’m imagining it? They’re definitely not Robusta beans, as far as I can tell. Not bitter, unlike all of the Robusta bean coffee that I regularly drank years ago.

[hlthe2b]

17. Odds are... Columbia grows mostly Arabica.

[DinahMoeHum]

10. Can't redeem empty bottles and cans at the supermarkets

or at Total Wine or beverage outlet stores.

[yonder]

11. PBR's.

I haven't bought a domestic lager in years. Maybe I've become somewhat snooty in my IPA old age. About 6 weeks ago I bought two cases of PBR, put them in the garage. FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY. Well, the two cases have magically turned into an 11-pack or less and with no real emergency. Can't explain it.

IPA's are still the bomb, but next visit to the store might see me bringing home some Budweiser, FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.

[hlthe2b]

15. My late father used to drink that even before those in the South and some Gen Xers made it a "thing"

LOL

After a couple of good beers, one can be readily less discerning.

[yonder]

18. Our son was raised in a good beer home. Daughter too.

Before he graduated from university, he'd occasionally come home extolling the virtues of PBR. I'd usually just shake my head and say "what are they teaching you up there?" It wasn't till later I discovered that there was a trendy aspect to that stuff. At +/- $15.00/case compared to +/- $10.00/six pack, I guess a practical aspect too.

[hack89]

20. Beer choices teach college kids the true meaning of "price point".

my son will drink my good beer when he is home but buys the cheapest stuff possible at school.

[zanana1]

21. My supermarket is out of UTZ Rusett potato chips.

Now I have to eat plain potato chips. It's an outrage.

[Totally Tunsie]

27. Oh no! They're the bomb!

Actually have some in my pantry that I picked up last week. I'll share if you can get to my doorstep.

[Paladin]

22. Can't manage without my morning fix of Kenya AA.

I'm willing to do with reduced circumstances on any number of things---good coffee isn't one of them. Hope it never is.

[elleng]

23. Coffee ICE CREAM!

My grocery's been out of it (Haagen Daz) for a week, 'promised' to get it back today; MAYBE, but weather's too bad to go out, so I wait!

As you said, not really a 'sacrifice.'

[LuvLoogie]

24. This is my Tweet from 10 days ago.

Link to tweet

?s=20

[LeftInTX]

28. Hair cut

I'm a she, and I won't touch it myself

[Brother Buzz]

29. Here's a coffee pro tip:

A small amount of dark espresso roasted bean improves the flavor of that economy Robusta crap significantly. Also, keep an eye open for the dark roasted economy bean; some brands are not half bad.

[hlthe2b]

30. Thanks... I can drink the cheap stuff cold-brewed and with some cream on ice...

But I like my hot coffee just plain black and that is where it really makes a difference. I'll try adding the bit of espresso.

[Brother Buzz]

31. Technically, espresso is the grind (very fine), not the roast

Be on the lookout for a DARK roast; an espresso grind simply gives up it seductive robust flavors much easier.

[Shrek]

32. Getting out of the house

I've been working from home full-time since 2012 so that part wasn't a big adjustment for me.

But I really counted on a daily trip to the gym or to the coffee place just to be out of the house for some minimal human contact. It's a struggle to be homebound nearly all the time.