Re: Paying More For Groceries?

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@RescueLover wrote:
I recently heard that because of rising costs people are drinking less alcohol. Which I think is a good thing !

Unfortunately Breweries are going out of business as a result. 🥴

@RescueLover

A while back I spoke to a Kroger executive that happened to be in the store when I was there.

He said when the Covid lockdown happened, alcohol sales went up 55%.

Fifty-five percent? That's HUGE.

I don't know about any breweries actually going out of business, but this could just be a normalization back to how things were before Covid.

Just speculation on my part.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

Be thankful you are able to afford groceries.....

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

Groceries will always go up. That is certain. Everything goes up in price. So long as you work, you should be able to afford it. Retirees are different. But than that should have been planned way a head of time.

brandiwine · ‎03-11-2010

Have to admit I was shocked the other day to buy a gallon of 2% milk that was $4.09 at my local Safeway. 4 days before that it was $3.59. Crazy. Luckily the Kroeger store is still at $3.59 as is Trader Joe's.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@shoesnbags wrote:
? Can I ask what state this is? (And thanks for sticking with me in understanding this)

@shoesnbags New Jersey

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IamDoodles · ‎03-12-2010

@TheMemphisVette wrote:

what folks eat factors into the challenge of food costs. meat, fish, chicken, eggs, veggies and a few condiments is all i routinely buy. spendy for sure.

i do not buy processed foods.

no bread
no cereal
no crackers
no cookies
no cake
no boxed mixes
no boxed dinners
no frozen dinners
no rice
no pasta
no potatoes
no milk
no juices
no chips
no beer
no alcohol
no fruit except melons

many are on good sales weekly. some frequently have coupons. also some can be found a dollar stores.

Ah, but you do eat fried pork rinds, right? Aren't they processed food?

branny · ‎01-19-2012

didn't someone say that prices were going to go down???

They CallMe MRWILKES · ‎06-29-2016

Difficult to answer without knowing what the starting point is for the question.

Up since when?

Recently my purchases have pretty much stabilized.

TheMemphisVette · ‎02-01-2015

@IamDoodles wrote:
@TheMemphisVette wrote:

what folks eat factors into the challenge of food costs. meat, fish, chicken, eggs, veggies and a few condiments is all i routinely buy. spendy for sure.

i do not buy processed foods.

no bread
no cereal
no crackers
no cookies
no cake
no boxed mixes
no boxed dinners
no frozen dinners
no rice
no pasta
no potatoes
no milk
no juices
no chips
no beer
no alcohol
no fruit except melons

many are on good sales weekly. some frequently have coupons. also some can be found a dollar stores.

Ah, but you do eat fried pork rinds, right? Aren't they processed food?

@IamDoodles

yes i do

no they are not

Pork rinds are made by frying dehydrated pork skins. The process involves softening the skin, removing excess fat, drying it, and then deep frying it until it puffs up and becomes crispy.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Preparation:
Pork skin is first boiled to soften it and render away some of the fat.
2. Fat Removal:
The softened skin is then chilled, and the remaining fat is scraped or cut away.
3. Dehydration:
The skin is dried, either in a low-temperature oven or a dehydrator, to remove moisture. This step is crucial for achieving the right texture.

4. Frying:
The dried pork skin is then deep fried in hot oil until it puffs up and becomes crispy.

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RetRN · ‎10-01-2013

Looking at my monthly food costs they have decreased. Beef is the one thing that has increased, but I can easily make other choices. Some people never want to look for or see the good in anything unless it suits their opinion without evaluating the reality. Important to get facts and be honest.