Food prices that piss you off

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  • airmedic8
    airmedic8 Posts: 24 Member
    If you have an ALDI near you go there for produce. FYI Trader Joes owns ALDI...Dont believe me look it up
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    jrenee514 wrote: »
    Just paid almost 8 bucks for a net of Babybel cheese and I thought that was outrageous. Maybe I'm just cheap.

    No. You are not cheap. I never buy the stuff. There are much cheaper cheeses out there.

  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    ellivort wrote: »
    $2.99 for a head of iceburg AND it's crazy small. Used to be .99 or a lil over $1.00 at the most.

    $1.99 for celery as opposed to $.77. Cherry tomatoes are ridiculous to except when on sale. Even bananas have gone up. They were $.57 and now $.69.

    I feel like babybel has gone up as well, but i only buy sometimes so not sure, but it felt more expensive.

    PURE JUICES are 2x as expensive as their "Punch/Medley" versions.

    Whole oats are now MORE expensive than the processed packets in grocery stores, but still a good price at the bulk store.

    Natural whole almonds are $4.99/lb, up from $3.99/lb

    Berries are pricey except for one store where I can usually get them 2 for $3. The downfall is they are delicioous the first couple days, but then go bad quicker. We just have to use em up fast. Otherwise we pay a premium price elsewhere or buy frozen (which is only good for smoothies really)

    Asparagus is ALWAYS expensive except in season and I love asparagus but refuse to buy except in season :/

    My weekly bill has almost doubled since i started making and buying healthier foods. Thankfully we can afford it, but I really feel for those who can't and feel we shouldn't have to pay a premium for healthy choices.

    Can't wait until spring/summer when local produce is plentiful (and delicious)

    ETA: YES Greek Yogurt is so much more expensive than regular. I stock up when Oikos goes on sale!


    We absolutely should not have to be advised to eat organic, etc. in order to be healthy in this country. What in the world is wrong that the general food supply is not safe, and that we are accepting of that????
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Oh that reminds me. Horse meat.

    Not only is it like $15-25 a pound, you have to have someone go to canada to bring it back. >_<
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    granola. seriously. WHY.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.
    dude, considering how caloric that shizz is, and how non-satiating it is... I've written it off completely.
  • AMTaylor1980
    AMTaylor1980 Posts: 12 Member
    Used to be beef until I found a farmer nearby and my BF bought half a cow. Now it's seafood. Across the board - shrimp, scallops, fish - they are 25-50% this year than I remember last year!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.
    dude, considering how caloric that shizz is, and how non-satiating it is... I've written it off completely.

    yeah- I don't buy it.
    at all.
    which makes me a little sad- because it IS delicious- and I LURV it in my yogurt- but no- trade off price/calorie wise- WAY to effing expensive.
  • farway
    farway Posts: 1,260 Member
    airmedic8 wrote: »
    If you have an ALDI near you go there for produce. FYI Trader Joes owns ALDI...Dont believe me look it up

    Sorry, you have it the wrong way round, Aldi own Trader Joes
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    farway wrote: »
    airmedic8 wrote: »
    If you have an ALDI near you go there for produce. FYI Trader Joes owns ALDI...Dont believe me look it up

    Sorry, you have it the wrong way round, Aldi own Trader Joes

    They are affiliated companies- does it REALLY matter who owns who?
  • chouflour
    chouflour Posts: 193 Member
    edited January 2015
    Mr_Knight wrote: »
    xomorganjc wrote: »
    Grapes :( it was like $11-$13 for a small bag - so frustrating!

    It's the middle of January. They *should* be expensive, unless you live in the southern hemisphere.

    I'm still getting local grapes in California. They're about the same price year round ($3.50-$4/lb). About the same as the Chilean grapes I can get, too.
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.
    dude, considering how caloric that shizz is, and how non-satiating it is... I've written it off completely.

    Me too. Instead, I buy Bob's Red Mill Muesli. Huge bags very cheap through amazon. Lasts a long time and tastes great any way you prepare it. And no added sugar (which I try to minimize).
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.

    I'm in love with the Kind peanut butter granola. $8/bag at the store. 3 for $11 on Amazon.

  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.

    I'm in love with the Kind peanut butter granola. $8/bag at the store. 3 for $11 on Amazon.
    You should have it with a spoon of peanut butter. Just to say, EFF YOU NUTRITIONAL COHERENCE!

    lol.

    God I miss granola. When I finally get to a point I can bulk, I'm going to eat it.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.
    dude, considering how caloric that shizz is, and how non-satiating it is... I've written it off completely.

    Bear Naked honey almond protein granola… 140 calories per 30 grams, 12 grams of carbs, 10 grams of protein. Bam!
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.

    I'm in love with the Kind peanut butter granola. $8/bag at the store. 3 for $11 on Amazon.
    You should have it with a spoon of peanut butter. Just to say, EFF YOU NUTRITIONAL COHERENCE!

    lol.

    God I miss granola. When I finally get to a point I can bulk, I'm going to eat it.

    I only get to have the granola because only a teensy bit fits into the yogurt container.

    My family really likes to make granola. By "my family" I mean all of them but me. Last year I got granola for hannukah. And a babka. WTF. Theirs seems to be mostly roasted oats with honey.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.
    dude, considering how caloric that shizz is, and how non-satiating it is... I've written it off completely.

    Bear Naked honey almond protein granola… 140 calories per 30 grams, 12 grams of carbs, 10 grams of protein. Bam!

    If only, lady... that's what, a 28 gram serving? ;)
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.

    I'm in love with the Kind peanut butter granola. $8/bag at the store. 3 for $11 on Amazon.
    You should have it with a spoon of peanut butter. Just to say, EFF YOU NUTRITIONAL COHERENCE!

    lol.

    God I miss granola. When I finally get to a point I can bulk, I'm going to eat it.

    I only get to have the granola because only a teensy bit fits into the yogurt container.

    My family really likes to make granola. By "my family" I mean all of them but me. Last year I got granola for hannukah. And a babka. WTF. Theirs seems to be mostly roasted oats with honey.
    uhm, I woulda been down with a babka. lol.
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.

    I'm in love with the Kind peanut butter granola. $8/bag at the store. 3 for $11 on Amazon.
    You should have it with a spoon of peanut butter. Just to say, EFF YOU NUTRITIONAL COHERENCE!

    lol.

    God I miss granola. When I finally get to a point I can bulk, I'm going to eat it.

    I only get to have the granola because only a teensy bit fits into the yogurt container.

    My family really likes to make granola. By "my family" I mean all of them but me. Last year I got granola for hannukah. And a babka. WTF. Theirs seems to be mostly roasted oats with honey.
    uhm, I woulda been down with a babka. lol.

    Next year I'll forward it on to you. I really tried to find a taker but I don't think I sold it right.

  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.

    I'm in love with the Kind peanut butter granola. $8/bag at the store. 3 for $11 on Amazon.
    You should have it with a spoon of peanut butter. Just to say, EFF YOU NUTRITIONAL COHERENCE!

    lol.

    God I miss granola. When I finally get to a point I can bulk, I'm going to eat it.

    I only get to have the granola because only a teensy bit fits into the yogurt container.

    My family really likes to make granola. By "my family" I mean all of them but me. Last year I got granola for hannukah. And a babka. WTF. Theirs seems to be mostly roasted oats with honey.
    uhm, I woulda been down with a babka. lol.

    Next year I'll forward it on to you. I really tried to find a taker but I don't think I sold it right.

    Oh man, hit it for a week with a little rum.

    Deliciousness straight from russia.
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    dbmata wrote: »

    Oh man, hit it for a week with a little rum.

    Deliciousness straight from russia.

    !!!! Now I'm mad. It was chocolate/apricot so that would have been perfect. And I wouldn't have had to lie about eating it :(

  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Now you know.

    and knowing is half the battle.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.
    dude, considering how caloric that shizz is, and how non-satiating it is... I've written it off completely.

    Bear Naked honey almond protein granola… 140 calories per 30 grams, 12 grams of carbs, 10 grams of protein. Bam!

    I love the Bear Naked stuff, but nope, still not filling for the calories. Still nice as a treat once in a while with Greek yogurt and berries.
  • Jagerin
    Jagerin Posts: 68 Member
    I'm sure it's been said many times...but meat. All meat.

    I don't eat much of it because of the price. I try to save up to go to my favourite butcher and get really good cuts. If I have to pay so much for it, I might as well make sure it's quality.
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    granola. seriously. WHY.
    dude, considering how caloric that shizz is, and how non-satiating it is... I've written it off completely.

    yeah- I don't buy it.
    at all.
    which makes me a little sad- because it IS delicious- and I LURV it in my yogurt- but no- trade off price/calorie wise- WAY to effing expensive.
    I completely agree. Granola is yummy, but it isn't yummy enough to justify the calories. I could have crumbled a Hershey bar on my yogurt for that!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Beef jerky
  • Cathalain wrote: »
    Ugh, I forgot. Bananas are getting WAY expensive, too. They were 75 cents a pound the last time I went to the grocery store. That doesn't sound like a lot, but when they were as low as 40 cents a pound only 2 months ago....

    My local family owned grocery store has $.25/lb banana Thursdays! It's crazy how many people this sale attracts...even in bad weather!
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    Pretty much all the prices. I'm a sale shopper big time!
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
    And people wonder why there is an obesity problem here! It costs an arm and a leg to eat healthy! You can go to Mcdonald's and get a burger for a buck! It's so much cheaper to be fat! Uggghhh...
  • Right now? All of them. Where I live, food prices are getting absurdly expensive. But at the moment I'd have to say asparagus is making me pretty pissed. $7.99/lb? It's a winter vegetable! And it's WINTER!
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