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KosmosKitten wrote: »Is it okay to be irked by the high price of what I consider to be lesser cuts of beef?
Story time:
I wanted to make a recipe from a cookbook I had, mistakenly thinking the cut of meat was still cheap since I have used it in the recent past for stews (beef bourguignon is the recipe; chuck roast is the meat).
Walked into the store to pick out a cut of meat (needed a 3lb piece) and it was close to 20 bucks! For 10 dollars more, I could have bought a tiny brisket! When did cuts of meat like flank steak, skirt steak and chuck roast become so freakin' expensive?? Is this just because of where I live now or am I seriously missing something?
What store you go to? It's hit or miss around here..1 -
KosmosKitten wrote: »Is it okay to be irked by the high price of what I consider to be lesser cuts of beef?
Story time:
I wanted to make a recipe from a cookbook I had, mistakenly thinking the cut of meat was still cheap since I have used it in the recent past for stews (beef bourguignon is the recipe; chuck roast is the meat).
Walked into the store to pick out a cut of meat (needed a 3lb piece) and it was close to 20 bucks! For 10 dollars more, I could have bought a tiny brisket! When did cuts of meat like flank steak, skirt steak and chuck roast become so freakin' expensive?? Is this just because of where I live now or am I seriously missing something?
What store you go to? It's hit or miss around here..
The one that's on post; they usually have the best prices on meat compared to whatever is in the local area. Same with vegetables.1 -
It also irks me (on a very personal level) that certain threads and posts here and in other places for weight loss and health around the internet make me feel like absolute *kitten*.
I know I shouldn't compare myself to others, for any reason, but I cannot help it. I always end up feeling woefully inadequate... a complete waste of space with no redeeming value.. and it's all wrapped up in my size, my appearance and a bunch of other things I either can't change at all (without surgery) or can't change quickly.
I just hate, hate, hate how it makes me feel and that it keeps me from cheering anyone else on. I HATE IT.9 -
KosmosKitten wrote: »KosmosKitten wrote: »Is it okay to be irked by the high price of what I consider to be lesser cuts of beef?
Story time:
I wanted to make a recipe from a cookbook I had, mistakenly thinking the cut of meat was still cheap since I have used it in the recent past for stews (beef bourguignon is the recipe; chuck roast is the meat).
Walked into the store to pick out a cut of meat (needed a 3lb piece) and it was close to 20 bucks! For 10 dollars more, I could have bought a tiny brisket! When did cuts of meat like flank steak, skirt steak and chuck roast become so freakin' expensive?? Is this just because of where I live now or am I seriously missing something?
What store you go to? It's hit or miss around here..
The one that's on post; they usually have the best prices on meat compared to whatever is in the local area. Same with vegetables.
City tends to be higher than rural areas. And yes.. prices around here are higher.0 -
KosmosKitten wrote: »KosmosKitten wrote: »Is it okay to be irked by the high price of what I consider to be lesser cuts of beef?
Story time:
I wanted to make a recipe from a cookbook I had, mistakenly thinking the cut of meat was still cheap since I have used it in the recent past for stews (beef bourguignon is the recipe; chuck roast is the meat).
Walked into the store to pick out a cut of meat (needed a 3lb piece) and it was close to 20 bucks! For 10 dollars more, I could have bought a tiny brisket! When did cuts of meat like flank steak, skirt steak and chuck roast become so freakin' expensive?? Is this just because of where I live now or am I seriously missing something?
What store you go to? It's hit or miss around here..
The one that's on post; they usually have the best prices on meat compared to whatever is in the local area. Same with vegetables.
City tends to be higher than rural areas. And yes.. prices around here are higher.
I think maybe I got too used to MS prices. It being one of the poorest states, the prices for a lot of items is cheaper than anywhere else around the country. Helps that MS, LA and AL can all grow quite a few of their own veggies and they have a lot of local farms stores contract out to, which probably makes meat, eggs and vegetables cheap(er).
Guess I'll have to get used to it!
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OpheliaCooter wrote: »amorfati601070 wrote: »OpheliaCooter wrote: »Sometimes I wish I was better at peopling... at the social "games" that much of society is built on, because I think life could/would be easier/better if I was more engaged with people. This is one of those times.
It irks me that those types of interactions are necessary, and that I'm not better at them, that I have no natural inclination to be that way, and that I still complain about it.
Bro, same
Sounds like you're introvert. I'm one I struggle sometimes. Its just acting for the most part, this is all generic advice and its sort of a cliche but "fake it until you make it" does work in some situations, not saying pretend to know things you don't know but if you act confident you'll start to actually feel more confident.. it is possible to do this in your own way without looking arrogant. Positive outward appearance and body language works wonders. When I did sales, I had a good crew that helped me. The key things I recall were to REMEMBER THEIR NAME, use it...it makes engagement more personal or feel that way. Also, remember....(generalizing) but people usually like to talk about themselves. Ask them questions, it sorted of makes them feel...desired or important. If you keep asking opened ended questions it opens so many tangential branches to navigate in conversation and keep the conversation going. Also, paraphrase and what they are saying if you don't understand it or just want to clarify it because It shows you're actively listening and you can better empathize with people.
I was just today telling my coworker that I was gonna just start barking at people but this might work too. 🧐🤪
Yeah but if you're going with this approach you have to imagine them to be dogs too. It's the only way it works.1 -
honey_honey_12 wrote: »KosmosKitten wrote: »Is it okay to be irked by the high price of what I consider to be lesser cuts of beef?
Story time:
I wanted to make a recipe from a cookbook I had, mistakenly thinking the cut of meat was still cheap since I have used it in the recent past for stews (beef bourguignon is the recipe; chuck roast is the meat).
Walked into the store to pick out a cut of meat (needed a 3lb piece) and it was close to 20 bucks! For 10 dollars more, I could have bought a tiny brisket! When did cuts of meat like flank steak, skirt steak and chuck roast become so freakin' expensive?? Is this just because of where I live now or am I seriously missing something?
A 3.73lb chuck roast from Walmart here is $17.47.
I don’t buy a lot of meat but that does seem expensive.
Btw, out of stock on briskets, which is weird.
I usually don't buy beef, but I wanted to try this recipe. I'm a chicken/fish/egg/deer kinda person. I just was shocked at how expensive it got from the last time I went to purchase beef.
To be fair, if I compare the 3lbs I bought to say, 1lb of 80/20 ground beef, it's only slightly more for the same quantity of beef: $18.06 for the roast; around $15 for 3lbs of 80/20 or closer to $21 dollars for 93/7.
I think beef in general has probably gotten more expensive across the board and I just hadn't noticed because I usually buy reduced price stuff or don't buy beef at all.
More reason to stick to cheaper meat.
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amorfati601070 wrote: »OpheliaCooter wrote: »amorfati601070 wrote: »OpheliaCooter wrote: »Sometimes I wish I was better at peopling... at the social "games" that much of society is built on, because I think life could/would be easier/better if I was more engaged with people. This is one of those times.
It irks me that those types of interactions are necessary, and that I'm not better at them, that I have no natural inclination to be that way, and that I still complain about it.
Bro, same
Sounds like you're introvert. I'm one I struggle sometimes. Its just acting for the most part, this is all generic advice and its sort of a cliche but "fake it until you make it" does work in some situations, not saying pretend to know things you don't know but if you act confident you'll start to actually feel more confident.. it is possible to do this in your own way without looking arrogant. Positive outward appearance and body language works wonders. When I did sales, I had a good crew that helped me. The key things I recall were to REMEMBER THEIR NAME, use it...it makes engagement more personal or feel that way. Also, remember....(generalizing) but people usually like to talk about themselves. Ask them questions, it sorted of makes them feel...desired or important. If you keep asking opened ended questions it opens so many tangential branches to navigate in conversation and keep the conversation going. Also, paraphrase and what they are saying if you don't understand it or just want to clarify it because It shows you're actively listening and you can better empathize with people.
I was just today telling my coworker that I was gonna just start barking at people but this might work too. 🧐🤪
Yeah but if you're going with this approach you have to imagine them to be dogs too. It's the only way it works.
You know, dogs are a horrible example because I’d be fired and arrested for what they find socially acceptable. I really am bad at this...
I’ll just imagine them all in their underwear! No, wait.... why is this a saying?!???
(Thx 4 advice probs not even directed at me but I like 2 try to be funny sometimes)
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Frogging my knitting.
That irks me.
It’s a new design I’m working on. And honestly I do like the change I made in it.
My friend who uses a chair said it’s similar to a half-cloak they use when they are out in cold weather. Which was the idea behind what I’m doing. So the change is good.
But I am irked by needing to frog a third of it to make the change.2 -
I keep having the same reoccurring dream that I murdered someone. And I’m constantly in a panic trying hide the body so no one finds it. But I’m not scared for me, the anxiousness of getting caught stems from me being worried for my siblings-the feeling is as if they did it and I’m hiding the body for THEM, which makes no sense cause they had nothing to do with it 🤣 dreams can be so dumb. I wake up with my heart pounding out of my chest!!! Feels so real.
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Having so much in work to do then being given more work!!1
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Get a shot of a vaccine or don't, I don't care. Wear a mask or don't, I don't care. Drop dead or stay alive, I don't care. I'm just tired of hearing about it.14
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MargaretYakoda wrote: »Frogging my knitting.
That irks me.
It’s a new design I’m working on. And honestly I do like the change I made in it.
My friend who uses a chair said it’s similar to a half-cloak they use when they are out in cold weather. Which was the idea behind what I’m doing. So the change is good.
But I am irked by needing to frog a third of it to make the change.
Ugh, that is the worst!1 -
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Stupid questions (no such thing, I know) and people who don't get it and probably never will, and constant attention seeking irk me.1
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^^ This is kinda irking me ATM 🙄3 -
Current irk: People over 50 who say “… Blah blah blah…. But what do I know? This is my first pandemic!”
Because no. No it isn’t.
Furthermore, soap tastes like cilantro.2 -
MargaretYakoda wrote: »Current irk: People over 50 who say “… Blah blah blah…. But what do I know? This is my first pandemic!”
Because no. No it isn’t.
Furthermore, soap tastes like cilantro.
Imma start eating soap then because cilantro is delicioso! 👌🏻5
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