内容摘要：About one-quarter of everyone in the U.S. is enrolled in the program, and the

About one-quarter of everyone in the U.S. is enrolled in the program, and the

“A real worry here is that this won’t just be a one-time price jump,” he said.For products like coffee, Helper predicts people will likely absorb costs, while changing their shopping choices when it comes to other products.

“I guess you could switch to Coca-Cola if all you want is the caffeine,” she said, lightly. “It will probably be good for California wines.”Stocking up on what you know you need is a start — but with limits.“If there are things that you’re buying on a consistent basis — week to week, month to month — I think it’s not a bad idea to try to stock up in advance,” Stillwagon said. But it’s important to avoid panic buying like that seen at the

, he and others added. That could cause shortages to emerge sooner and prices to go up faster.You also don’t want to buy a bunch of items that will eventually go to waste.

“If you do plan stock up on consumables, make sure you have a plan on how to store them properly so you don’t end up having to throw out that 20-pound bag of shrimp, for example, in a few weeks,” said Breyault.

A selection of cheese, some from Spain and Italy, is displayed at Gibbs Cheese at Findlay Market on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)Don’t forget the strawberries (bonus: The plants come back every year in horticultural zones 4-9) and cucumbers, both mandatory components of a proper British Pimm’s cup, one of my favorite

I make mine by packing a highball glass with thinly shaved cucumber, sliced strawberries, mint and a couple of sliced mandarin rounds, then topping it with 1 1/2 ounces of Pimm’s No. 1 liquor and 4 ounces of lemonade or lemon-lime soda.And if you like your drinks spicy, muddle a red-ripe slice of jalapeno with lime juice and pour a shot of tequila over it, then add your choice of mixer. Or drink it straight. I’m not judging you. I’m just the garden lady.

Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. You can sign upfor weekly gardening tips and advice.