Food Tips for the Year 2000

You've probably read some of the dire predictions about what could happen on January 1, 2000. Cash shortages. Power outages. Computer glitches and gotchas. Many individuals are preparing by stockpiling their dollars, purchasing flashlights, and testing their PCs.

But what about food? Will there be delayed shipments? If there's a power outage, what happens to that gallon of ice cream stashed in your freezer?

Enough with the questions -- here are some solutions. First, for those who scoff at the entire notion of Y2K problems -- or for those on your "gift list" who are miserably worried -- let me offer an amusing solution. It's the Y2K Chocolate Repair Kit: http://st3.yahoo.com/190north/y2kchocrep... This foot-shaped bar of chocolate promises to "start your millennium off on the right foot."

But seriously, folks...For the general low-down and helpful hints on All Things Y2K, I recommend Cnet.com's Y2K Web pages: http://www.cnet.com/Content/Reports/Spec... and I also found much valuable information on the "Preparedness Nuggets" Web site: http://members.tripod.com/~beardall/y2k/...

And regardless of your views on what could happen in Y2K, it's important to be prepared for emergencies (e.g., depending on where you live, planning for disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and so forth is important). With that in mind, click over to the American Red Cross's informational Web site: http://www.redcross.org/disaster/safety/... They offer suggestions on how much water you should have per person and what types of food you should store in your kitchen cupboards.

Uncle Sam also has researched food-related issues, and you can visit the U.S.D.A.'s Web site at: http://www.usda.gov/aphis/FSWG/y2kready.... for links to a variety of food organizations and associations who offer more information.

And here's my tip: I plan to combine my New Year's Resolution with stocking my kitchen for the Year 2000. It's very simple: opt for healthy foods. I'll be purchasing canned tuna packed in water, fruits canned in their own juice, water-packed, low-sodium canned vegetables, dried beans, and brown rice. Make sure to store items such as dried beans and rice in air-tight containers.

And last but not least: don't forget your pets! Make sure that you have enough food for Rover and Fluffy, too.

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