Foodflation- Hit me like a wrecking ball

16Adams

16Adams

somebody shut me the fark up.

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I've not bought ham hocks in a really long time. Last couple decades when I wanted meat in my beans I used whatever I'd smoked or sausage both. The Bride requested ham hock. Trekked to the store found a two pack of ham hocks. $8. Freaking $4 a piece for a flavor bomb. Bargain bin was being picked by 4 folks. Looked at regular price beef and choice Porterhouse was BOGO. $17 for two Porterhouse is decent. There were three trimmed brisket Points. Grabbed one of those. Corn, beans, squash and asparagus. Life on the High Plains
 
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It has gone crazy for sure, but still there are a ton of sales and deals to be had out there. I never have luck finding the markdown miracles like some do, but most stores run something at a good price each week.

I think the key is what we see Adams do regularly. Make the meat a part of the meal, and not just the main centerpiece. I used to be real guilty of cooking with "okay, dinner is a pork chop, a veg, and a starch' and that part does get real pricey lately. But last week I made a steak stir fry with 1 pound of steak going to 4 servings, which helps spread the bucks quite a bit.
 
It's getting crazy. I have lots of sausage products though. I scored two packs of Johnsonville beer brats today for $2.99 each (regular $5.99). They don't expire till Sunday. Straight to the freezer they went.
 
Family friend "winters" in Arizona. She said unless you go to Costco eggs can be up to $8.99. she said a dozen but wondering if that's an 18er.
 
16Adams said:
Family friend "winters" in Arizona. She said unless you go to Costco eggs can be up to $8.99. she said a dozen but wondering if that's an 18er.
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I could see that. I usually don’t look at the price of eggs but because of this thread I did while at the store yesterday. The brand I usually buy (free-range something or other) was $6.99 /dozen!! And that wasn’t the most expensive. I went with the cheap store brand at $3-something a dozen, but they don’t taste nearly as good. Tempted to buys some laying hens and have my own eggs, but I don’t think my neighbors would like it.


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Yes, there's plenty of stupid to go around these days. Think we're looking at these (or worse) prices for a while. I'm ready to return to "old overpriced stuff," this new pricing is killing folks.
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Like there's a mindset for everyone to jack their prices post pandemic. Can't do that in my line of work and no COLA.
 
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I could see that. I usually don’t look at the price of eggs but because of this thread I did while at the store yesterday. The brand I usually buy (free-range something or other) was $6.99 /dozen!! And that wasn’t the most expensive. I went with the cheap store brand at $3-something a dozen, but they don’t taste nearly as good. Tempted to buys some laying hens and have my own eggs, but I don’t think my neighbors would like it.


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Where in OR? In most cases they won't mind unless you get a rooster or you live in an anal HOA.
 
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