Wrong. When the cashier rang me up, she said my total was $52.76. How is this even possible?
At least a couple of these items I rarely buy. The large-size raspberry jam was $6.50, the aluminum foil was nearly $7.00. Those 2 items will last me 3 months, easy.
I still don't see how the items in this photo came to over $50 though. (The title says $52.76 but one of the items isn't in the picture, a box of Rice-A-Roni. I set it by the stove for my dinner.)
Anyway, I'm only responsible for the care and feeding of one. I honestly don't know how families out there are even doing it. At least the Rice-a-Roni was only $1.59, but frankly I think that was overpriced too.
I don't want to sound like one of those old men yelling about bread once costing 10 cents, but I remember when this box of rice was 29 cents.
Sadly Doug I think the rise in food prices in first world countries is part of the” gift “ that Trump is giving the world . Like you , I only have myself to feed ( plus Milo my cat ) and it’s incredibly obvious that prices are rising . I always try to support local food banks as I don’t know how families with hungry children will manage , and next month the schools in the UK close for 6 ish weeks , meaning if your children are eligible for free school meals that provision is unavailable over the holidays
ReplyDeleteThank God that gin prices are holding steady !
Siobhan 🤣
Thanks for sharing Siobhan, if I could starve Trump I gladly would. I honestly pray for those kids and you are too funny about your gin costs. 😉
DeleteHi Doug, I was so pleased to see your post, (even though your groceries are shockingly expensive), as this means you have been out to the store. I saw your recent post about your Long COVID flare up and you have been in my thoughts, and I have been trying to think of any useful suggestions I could make. I am so pleased that you have been out and about though. As part of my recovery from Long COVID, my doctor, (and my husband), have emphasised focusing on every achievement, be it big or small. So I am hoping that today is a good day for you and you can get some strength from that. I know the anxiety you might feel on good days, when you are concerned about the return of symptoms, but taking a moment to enjoy doing something normal is good for the soul. Sending you best wishes, Bee.
ReplyDeleteBee you're so kind, thank you so much. The symptoms are still every day, in fact just going to the store today and back home has left my head overheated and face swollen. But at least I did get outside for 30 mins. I very much hope you're doing well, and I'm sad for you but glad to know someone who gets this. ❤️👍
DeleteI agree, Doug! I don't know how in the world people are making it between the prices of groceries and gas. My own grocery bill is much bigger because I'm helping my younger daughter out with diapers and formula. The formula she uses is $41 a can! I love Rice A Roni, that San Francisco treat. :) I hope that going to the store means that you're feeling better. Sending healthy vibes!!
ReplyDeleteMargaret thank you and omigod Ian's formula is 41.00 a can?? Awful. I wish I could say I'm feeling better, no such luck yet. But I really needed a trip to the store. And haha I love the SanFarancisco treat as well, I miss that jingle! 😄
DeletePerhaps you shouldn’t have trusted the Gorton’s Fisherman! 😜
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, it’s absolute insanity! Of course, what isn’t in America under Trump? Every day I feel like Admiral Kirk yelling out Khan’s name. Just when you get through one day, there’s always some fresh new hell that he has created waiting for you the next day. I hope somebody remakes the Omen movies and calls the kid Donald instead of Damien!
Jase, you honestly just made me laugh for the first time today--thank you my friend 😄
DeleteLove that last Line... hilarious, thanks for the Dark Humor!!!
DeleteIt's a shame you only have one grocery and that it is not Aldi. I looked at those items and thought I could probably source them for less than $20, the caveat being that grocery shopping is kind of a hobby for me and I love me some discount grocery stores. I currently have 3 rolls of foil in the basement purchased for .75 each. I regularly buy Idahoan potatoes (since you turned me onto them😉) for .50. I cringe when I see prices like you're paying. I realize not everyone is able to shop like we do and we regularly buy extra items for the food bank when we find good deals. I'm really happy, though, to see you able to make to the store; hope that's a sign you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Bobi, I always enjoy your feedback. I'm bummed I don't have an Aldis near me either, I know my sister enjoys shopping at the one near her, as does my friend and former classmate Diana who lives in WV. Who knows, we're getting a new supermarket this summer, maybe someday an Aldis too. 🙂
DeleteApart from the aluminium foil (and I buy a different brand and a much larger packet) I don’t buy any of those things.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I buy mustard, but it’s Dijon mustard and hot English.
The closest I come to the others is frozen peas that I use as a stand-alone vegetable or in fried rice.
Speaking of rice, I’ve never had Rice a Roni even though I’ve spent considerable time is San Francisco. I always just get rice (Basmati, usually) to cook as plain rice or rice pilaf.
Peter are you saying you're better than me?!! Just kidding, haha--well I also buy plain rice--and dijon mustard. (And this is ironic, I just finished watching a food review on 'Rules', a British restaurant where they explain hot British mustard.)
DeleteNaaaah, I wouldn’t think that.
DeleteIt’s just that we do things differently. Well, cooking and TV programs.
You know I always like hearing your version of things, Music Man. 🙂🤝
DeleteGlad you got out, though you were miserable when you returned. A small victory. My uncle, who was born in 1898, often said, “I remember when bread was a nickel.” We would smile because we loved him. I still think of that remark when I see food prices climbing. Enjoy your blog. DL
ReplyDeleteA nickel! Thank you for sharing DL, and for the good wishes. I need them. Thank you again.
DeleteI usually visit our Aldi once a week and buy pretty much the same stuff, 2 loaves of bread, a bag of apples, milk, chips for my husband, etc. It used to cost $25, inched to 30, stuggled 30-40 and now is almost 50. We have the money, luckily there are only two of us and we have good pensions. But I wonder how a family can afford food? Somehow milk - which was 1.99 a gallon at my Aldi in the old days (pre 2020) is now $3.59! It was 2 something forever and inched it's way up. I just don't see things getting better.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Miss Merry, I know you're in eye training and I wasn't expecting to hear from you. Geez and you're shopping at Aldi too.... this is scary alright.
DeleteDug, I'm also glad you got out and about... even if it was difficult. As for prices, I do remember when we moved to Texas in 1971 that my groceries (for 4 of us then) was about $35 a week. Now it's just us and grandson at home and it's usually about $200 a week... sometimes more... unbelievable. Don't see how some can do it? I did make omeletes for us tonight with eggs, red peppers, onion, hash browns, and cheese. Today you can't just stop by the grocery to pick up a few items and it not be $50.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rian, and so well said. I was just telling a friend the other night I used to spend (for myself alone) around $40.00 a week at the grocery, now it's more than 3 times that. And it seems like it's mainly been in the last few years. Speaking of omelettes, that's a good idea. At least I've seen the price of them come down since last year.
DeleteI'm glad you were able to get out to the store - ordering on-line for pick-up or delivery can be dicey when someone else picks the items.
ReplyDeleteAs for prices, I firmly believe that the corporate owners have taken advantage of consumers (not that they didn't use to, just the greed is inflated these days). First, during the pandemic when supply chains were disrupted, and now due to the tarrifs that gave them an excuse to increase prices yet again. After the pandemic, prices did not drop, nor have they after the courts ruled the tariffs were not appropriate and corporations are getting refunds. (Rant over.)
I agree with Rian, a run to the grocery now costs at least $100-$150. I try to shop only once a week to stock up. In between trips for fruit and veg usually means another $30-$40.
If you have access to a Dollar store, you can find some items for less. I also use the Flipp app to track sales at the to local groceries (both about a 5 minute drive away). It helps to save me a few dollars.
Thanks Maebeme, I agree with everything you said. And that's great that you can shop around, I only have one market near me so they don't have to worry about competition. I do have a couple dollar stores nearby, I'll have to check them out.
DeleteI get sticker shock now every time I do our essentials shopping for our Three Generation Family of Six, or fill up my Tank with Gas. And I'm frugal and shop the Sales, use Coupons, etcetera... but, you can only do so much when the Economy is as it currently is for us regular folks.
ReplyDeleteBohemian, you shop for 6?? If I could give you an award, I'd do it.
DeleteHi Doug, glad you were able to get out for groceries but sorry you had to deal with the unpleasant after effects. I haven’t really complained too much about grocery and gas prices up until a month or so ago. Chuck and I are perfectly fine money wise but cripes, filling up the gas tank is shocking! Like many other commenters I shop once a week. This past week I only bought essentials and it still was over $100.00!!! When I arrived home and brought in the bags Chuck said ‘That’s everything?” We are very frugal by nature and luckily I love to cook and bake. I do shop at the less expensive stores and hit the 50% off shelves every time I shop. Some statistics out recently stated one in four Canadians are skipping meals, one in ten Torontonian’s are visiting food banks…….it goes on and on.
ReplyDeleteHi Robin, good to hear from you my friend. Thanks for sharing and I sure am sorry you and other Canadians are dealing with this as well, your skipping meals numbers were shocking and sad. 😕 I'm just glad you and Chuck are healthy and doing good.
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