Good question. I like (and own) General Mills (GIS). Nice 3.04% dividend and it hasn't moved up or down more than 5% or so since I've owned it. But they do have good brands and a chance to grow earnings. Clorox (CLX) is another one of the same ilk, pays 3.25% and moves a bit more (for some reason this stock is loved more by big investors) but is still very solid.

Look over the financial statements over the last 5 years. No one answering with advice on how to invest is qualified to answer this. Again, you need to do research.

I am not a big fan of staples because of their slow growth, but I've heard that they do well during an economic downturn, so I'd like to have a watchlist of staples ahead of the next downturn. What is a good staple(s) to own and why?