These nine lockdown foods are the most popular things being consumed in the state right now. This list will make you feel better about what you’re eating while being stuck at home. Check it out:
- Frozen Pizza
Flickr/Adam Barhan Most freezers in Illinois are stockpiled with frozen pizzas. If we can get them, we choose traditional, state-made pies.
- Mac And Cheese
Wikimedia Commons/Linuxerist The blue box is preferred, but we’ll take any. Boxed dinners are non-perishable items that will last at least as long as the lockdown.
3, Spaghetti-Os
Wikimedia Commons/Thomson200 This childhood favorite has likely made its way onto your shelves. One of the best lockdown foods for kids especially, this classic canned pasta is just like you remember.
- Beans
Wikimedia Commons/Victorgrigas Another canned item that Illinoisans love is beans. Great as a side or main dish, this protein-rich food comes in many varieties.
- Deli Meat
Wikimedia Commons/Glane23 Another well-preserved food, deli meats like bologna, turkey, and chicken are great to stock up on when times are tough. These items are cheap and last a long time.
- Eggs
Flickr/John Loo Obviously, everyone is using up the eggs. Whether you like them scrambled, over easy, or sunny side up, eggs are a wonderful part of any breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Sourdough
Wikimedia Commons/Sourdough Starter Being home all day sparks creativity in people from Illinois, and many have taken to making their own bread. Sourdough is one of the easiest to make and can now be found in households throughout the state.
- Popcorn
Flickr/Marco Verch People from Illinois will never stop loving popcorn. Whether you prefer butter or the cheddar and caramel mix, there’s no wrong time to have this snack.
- Twinkies
Flickr/Christian Cable Made in Illinois, this cream-filled sponge cake treat is a popular lockdown dessert that many believe will last for eternity. In reality, the shelf-life is only about three months.
What other lockdown foods have you been buying over and over again? Share your favorites with us below in the comments.
Flickr/Adam Barhan
Most freezers in Illinois are stockpiled with frozen pizzas. If we can get them, we choose traditional, state-made pies.
Wikimedia Commons/Linuxerist
The blue box is preferred, but we’ll take any. Boxed dinners are non-perishable items that will last at least as long as the lockdown.
Wikimedia Commons/Thomson200
This childhood favorite has likely made its way onto your shelves. One of the best lockdown foods for kids especially, this classic canned pasta is just like you remember.
Wikimedia Commons/Victorgrigas
Another canned item that Illinoisans love is beans. Great as a side or main dish, this protein-rich food comes in many varieties.
Wikimedia Commons/Glane23
Another well-preserved food, deli meats like bologna, turkey, and chicken are great to stock up on when times are tough. These items are cheap and last a long time.
Flickr/John Loo
Obviously, everyone is using up the eggs. Whether you like them scrambled, over easy, or sunny side up, eggs are a wonderful part of any breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Wikimedia Commons/Sourdough Starter
Being home all day sparks creativity in people from Illinois, and many have taken to making their own bread. Sourdough is one of the easiest to make and can now be found in households throughout the state.
Flickr/Marco Verch
People from Illinois will never stop loving popcorn. Whether you prefer butter or the cheddar and caramel mix, there’s no wrong time to have this snack.
Flickr/Christian Cable
Made in Illinois, this cream-filled sponge cake treat is a popular lockdown dessert that many believe will last for eternity. In reality, the shelf-life is only about three months.
For more like this, check out every Illinoisans’ 10 favorite foods.
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