Why are vegetarian foods never on sale?

msarro

By vegetarian foods, I mean things like tofu, veggie burgers, veggie crumbles, etc. I've been going through circulars and I swear not one of those things has been listed in the 3 months I've looked. Right now they're my biggest expense in my food budget. Luckily fruits and veggies are on sale all the time, but still.

Anyone else notice this?

msarro

By vegetarian foods, I mean things like tofu, veggie burgers, veggie crumbles, etc. I've been going through circulars and I swear not one of those things has been listed in the 3 months I've looked. Right now they're my biggest expense in my food budget. Luckily fruits and veggies are on sale all the time, but still.

Anyone else notice this?

chrissyh

Check some places like Whole Foods, Wild oats, Earth fare...not sure what's in your market area.

ErinRNinMaine

I know! Because they are so much cheaper and you can make them yourself? I don't know. I try to make my own bean burgers and stuff but I guess when you compare meat prices to tofu, etc. it's pretty comparable. I just try not to buy a lot of prepackaged stuff. I find it's a little more expensive to try and cook meat-free for a family of 5.

ErinRNinMaine

Check some places like Whole Foods, Wild oats, Earth fare...not sure what's in your market area.

We don't even have any of these stores in my area...just small independently-owned ones who charge an arm and a leg. I'd really like a Wild Oats to come up here!

msarro

Think you could list some of those recipies? I'd love to make my own if it would save me over the price for the premade stuff. I have time to cook.

Mufasa0331

By vegetarian foods, I mean things like tofu, veggie burgers, veggie crumbles, etc. I've been going through circulars and I swear not one of those things has been listed in the 3 months I've looked. Right now they're my biggest expense in my food budget. Luckily fruits and veggies are on sale all the time, but still.

Anyone else notice this?

Not sure where you are at and what type of ethnic population you have but if you check Indian or Middle Eastern stores sometimes you can find stuff cheaper there that is geared more towards you vegetarian needs. And the cost sometimes is usually cheaper because they have a larger clientale buying the items. Just a thought...plus you might find something new you like.

Mufasa0331

By vegetarian foods, I mean things like tofu, veggie burgers, veggie crumbles, etc. I've been going through circulars and I swear not one of those things has been listed in the 3 months I've looked. Right now they're my biggest expense in my food budget. Luckily fruits and veggies are on sale all the time, but still.

Anyone else notice this?

Not sure where you are at and what type of ethnic population you have but if you check Indian or Middle Eastern stores sometimes you can find stuff cheaper there that is geared more towards you vegetarian needs. And the cost sometimes is usually cheaper because they have a larger clientale buying the items. Just a thought...plus you might find something new you like.

msarro

Most of our local ethnic stores are either Asian or Spanish... I already get my rice and tofu (3lbs of extra firm tofu for 2$!) at the Chinese market

I'll see if I can hunt down an Indian store too, thanks for the tip!

turtle

Veganstore.com has been my pal many a times. They have great deals.