Prices for key foods are rising sharply

[tygerkittn]

Don't you people know that we don't include the cost of food or fuel in inflation? I mean, get with the program already! ;)

I'm not up on economics, I assume the reason is that food and fuel are unnecessary luxuries?

[Rondaben]

lol..well, according to the government measure of inflation they are!

[farmgirl]

I find shopping for food discouraging and a little scary any more. I stand there at the meat section with a blank look staring at the prices trying to find some kind of meat that we can afford. I'm starting to look at roadkill a little more thoughtfully. A big deer was on the side of the road the other day and I thought hmmm...

But then I come here and get the giggles over what the filter puts asteriks in...****her...tee hee :lol2

[Kknight]

Don't you people know that we don't include the cost of food or fuel in inflation? I mean, get with the program already! ;)

Yep, as long as you don't eat, use any form of transportation, or need a place to live, there is NO inflation! So quit complaining already...you don't need a raise! :rolleyes

Kknight

[raptureshoes]

I LOVE my milk!! I can't give it up so instead of milk for my son's cereal, I tried wine....could be a solution...then we won't be so poor, just drunk!

powdered milk is offensive - have you tried it? really, it is awful.

Ya know how a lot of people get a feeling inside to stockpile? maybe it's not that they will need it for if/when war breaks out but to help in times of inflation. In my whole life i have never bought many canned items and last week i bought about 50 cans of soups, stews, fruits and vegetables. Someone could have warned me that peaches cost more than $4/can!

(I am kidding about my son, btw)

[medbiller777]

I went to the local Wallyworld the other night...now I do not grocery shop..DH does it cuz I hate to, anyway, a gallon of milk $3.50, a box of cereal $3.99, etc. I bought almost nothing and ended up spending $40.00! I couldn't believe how packaging has changed..much smaller packing and higher price! Ah..this is not good!

[Biblecat2]

I was buying radishes that were 50. a bundle, when I counted how many radishes I'm getting for .50 there were only 10. Thats five cents a radish. A little steep for a nickel size vegi. :rolleyes

[Purplelinny]

On another board I visit where we talk about 'grocery gaming', i.e. using coupons, there is a discussion about how much we spend on groceries now compared to what we used to spend before doing the grocery game. I used to spend about $600 pm (not inc. eating out) and now spend no more than $300. My family would not be eating well right now if were not for the great deals I get.

Another person told how her husband added up all the stuff they used to buy weekly and discovered that what they used to spend $120 on (pre-game) would now cost them about $200 if they weren't gaming.

Also, with all of the recalls on food these days (you know there was another e-coli recall on salad in the last week?), it certainly does make sense to grow your own.

[sometime soon]

time to plan your gardens for next year and if you dont know how go to a master gardener in your local area and they can help you get started get to know someone who knows how to can. If in a apartment try a local gardener and share in the work and share in the food, that is start planning know for this spring get your seeds so you can do a start and have fun a little dirt under the nails will make you feel good!!!

[Cindy S.]

I always found coupons readily available for "foods" loaded with preservatives and artificial colors and flavors.

Have things changed?

I would love to use coupons for foods like pasta, spaghetti sauce, etc. I don't believe you can find any for meat, cheese and milk.

I just may have to get a Sunday paper and see for myself.