Grocery bill this week was $101.27

debodun said:
I don't know why brown eggs cost more than white ones. They are no different in taste or nutritional value.
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there's no difference in the price between brown eggs and white here.. the differences in prices are between caged hens ( cheapest ), free range- Barn raised.. golden yolks- organic - etc.. but not the colour ..

When I was growing up Brown eggs cost more than white, supposed to be of higher nurtitious value , which of course was nonsense ... then the UK stopped selling white shell eggs in supermarkets for decades... and have only recently started selling white shell again in the last 2 or 3 years.. and the white eggs are thin shelled and of less quality than brown, but no difference in the price due to colour
 
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@hollydolly, I like your cooler with wheels. Since our drive is gravel & we have steps into the house, they wouldn't work too well for us.

What I do have are two soft sided coolers that I keep in the car. I fill my reusable bags in the store & put them in the cooler when I load. The smaller bags fit perfectly in the cooler. I just pull them out & walk into the house with them.

I only wish I could find another cooler or two because they are so nice to use.
 

Flarbalard said:
Eating meatless isn't necessarily cheaper , despite those who promote this. A pound of hamburger is more filling than a pound of lettuce, why don't people seem to not understand this????
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I think we do understand that. I just mentioned that we eat mainly meatless so no one would think it was T-Bone steak at our house every night. I realize I spend lot's of money in the produce department.

We aren't eating meatless because we think we are saving money. My husband enjoys the meatless meals at home because he knows he gets more than enough meat while eating lunch out and too much meat is bad for a man with heart trouble.

My son and I eat meatless meals, not because we're stupid and expect lettuce to be as filling, but because we don't think an animal should have to die every time we get hungry.
 
Della,

My comments were not directed at you. I was speaking toward the audience in general. If you thought that, I do apologize it was not my intent.

It is often a common misconception that people eating a vegetarian diet can't be spending what someone eating standard food is. I really have heard the comparison of head of lettuce to steak, among other things.


Again, I do apologize for the misunderstanding. If anything, I'm on your side.
 
HoneyNut said:
I think cage free chickens have about twice as much space per bird, so that would increase the costs for the egg company.
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Yes, people are willing to pay a little more so the chickens won't have to live out their lives like this:
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On a more positive note, my son's been buying this Amy's pizza and it smells so incredibly good it's worth nine dollars just for that.

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I'm not going to debate the chicken issue, but those chickens are in transporting cages. Those aren't the type of cages used in farming. I've seen chickens headed to processing plants for years in transporting cages on the road.

Any idea what the story was with those birds since they look ill. Could they have been enroute to be put down & the carcassess destroyed to stop a disease?
 
Having lived where there were massive chicken barns and my neighbors boy's worked in some, I learned a few things.
They are mostly crammed in a large barn and for 5 minutes a day, the end doors are open so chickens can go outdoors. Doing this means you can now call them "free range" chickens. Of course, few, if any chickens go out there... but, now they will fetch a premium price.
Does anyone actually think these are "free range"?
Oh yeah, as someone pointed out, those crated chickens are loaded for transport... either to a process plant, or to be destroyed for sickness. That is not how commercial chickens are raised.
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squatting dog said:
Having lived where there were massive chicken barns and my neighbors boy's worked in some, I learned a few things.
They are mostly crammed in a large barn and for 5 minutes a day, the end doors are open so chickens can go outdoors. Doing this means you can now call them "free range" chickens. Of course, few, if any chickens go out there... but, now they will fetch a premium price.
Does anyone actually think these are "free range"?
Oh yeah, as someone pointed out, those crated chickens are loaded for transport... either to a process plant, or to be destroyed for sickness. That is not how commercial chickens are raised.
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Free range eggs are not a premium price here. They are the Normal eggs...most people buy.. at a low price..

We can buy caged bird eggs for a much lower price.. but on the whole Free range are just about the average cost ...


In the uk free range means...

What "Free Range" Means in the UK



  • Outdoor Access:
    Hens are required to have continuous daytime access to an outdoor run covered in vegetation.
  • Stocking Density:
    The outdoor run has a maximum stocking density of 2,500 birds per hectare.

  • Indoor Conditions:
    Inside, hens are housed with bedding, perches, nest boxes, and facilities for scratching and dust bathing.

  • Exceptions:
    During government housing orders to prevent avian influenza outbreaks, hens may be housed indoors, meaning "free-range" eggs produced at that time will be relabeled.
How to Verify Free Range Eggs
  1. Check the Packaging: Ensure the egg box clearly states "Free Range".
  • Look for the Egg Code: Find the stamp on the egg itself.
  • '1': Indicates the egg is free-range.
  • '0': Signifies an organic egg, which are always free-range but also have stricter standards for feed and range.

  • '2': For barn-laid eggs (no outdoor access).

  • '3': For cage-laid eggs.

  • Look for Certification: Labels such as "RSPCA Assured" offer assurance that the hens are always given the option of outdoor access, except in exceptional circumstances.
 
StarSong said:
I only donate to food pantries intended to serve people with extremely limited financial means.
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That is like the food bank I used to volunteer at. They would vet everyone before getting in the food line. One had to prove low income. Either on SNAP, SSI, or something similar. They could log into government databases and verify everything. People of means weren’t getting food.
 
It just seems a short while ago, you could get a 5-pack of ramen for $1. Look at what it is now for 6-pack (almost $1 per serving) and that's with a store discount card. When I buy that, I throw away the seasoning packet that comes with it - I find it makes the noodles too salty. I season them to my own taste.

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debodun said:
t just seems a short while ago, you could get a 5-pack of ramen for $1. Look at what it is now for 6-pack (almost $1 per serving)
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Wow, what are the poor college students going to live on!? I remember my daughter buying ramen packets for 15 cents during college (didn't seem like real food to me tho).
 
That Lady in PA said:
College students shop on amazon!
Amazon has 24 packs way less expensive...
Maruchan $11.95
Top Ramen $13.99
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Yes.
Giving in to your fears about shopping on line or have a credit card costs you a lot of money, Deb, especially since you live in a small town with few grocery options. :(

Costco sells chicken Top Ramen at $16.99 for 48 packages and will deliver it for $3 (free for orders over $75) But that would require a Costco membership and a CC.
 
debodun said:
It just seems a short while ago, you could get a 5-pack of ramen for $1. Look at what it is now for 6-pack (almost $1 per serving) and that's with a store discount card. When I buy that, I throw away the seasoning packet that comes with it - I find it makes the noodles too salty. I season them to my own taste.

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You can get spaghetti noodles for less than that. Why would you pay that much for Ramen if you're just gonna season it yourself?
 
StarSong said:
Yes.
Giving in to your fears about shopping on line or have a credit card costs you a lot of money, Deb, especially since you live in a small town with few grocery options. :(

Costco sells chicken Top Ramen at $16.99 for 48 packages and will deliver it for $3 (free for orders over $75) But that would require a Costco membership and a CC.
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even Amazon have them online.. no need for membership ,...but you do need a card to pay...
 
It is a hour or more to Walmart from this place. The Dillons in is not worth the hassle so Walmart it is.
First off non edible things are not grocery to me,plus most of that comes from Amazon. On ocassion we have to buy non edible, but the 9.25 tax hacks me off. So for actual food, we spent bout $450 a month . We go mostly once a month.
Sometimes it is more.
Last grocery trip was 8/21 about $285 as we had meats, chicken on hand. But Coffee 2.5 years ago was still $9.48
Then it creep ed up to 11.48 on 8/21 it was $ 15.86. I shutter at going to the store this Wed. it is quite noticeable things have gone up from one visit to the other.
PS. do not buy a lot of snacky, pre made stuff.
 

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