Food inflation
Shoppers who check the total at the bottom of their grocery receipts already know food prices have gone up, but now an Associated Press story lets us know exactly how much we are getting fingered. "The U.S. is wrestling with the worst food inflation in 17 years," the story says. "Food prices rose 4 percent in 2007, compared with an average 2.5 percent annual rise for the last 15 years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And the agency says 2008 could be worse, with a rise of as much as 4.5 percent."
Time to start clipping coupons in earnest! If any of you guys have tips or strategies to save money at the grocery store, please share them by clicking on the tiny "Comments" link underneath this post. That way everyone can benefit.
Also, I've heard small grocers and "ethnic" markets often have really great prices on produce. If you have a favorite place send me the name and I'll do my best to check it out. Thanks, Dana!
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Farmers markets always have fresh fruits and vegetables, and some goodies too (^_^) with reasonable prices. Plus , they always let you taste before you buy, which is even better! I can name three farmers markets of the top of my head:
1. Northridge Mall (every Wednesday from 5-9, near Macys)
2. Between Laurel Canyon and Ventura (Every Sunday morning).
3. Along the Sepulveda pass a few streets before Wilshire. (Every Thrusday 12- 6
4. The Grove -(3rd st and Fairfax, everyday!)
They're really fun for the family too!
Posted by: Meital | April 15, 2008 3:41 PM
Farmers markets always have fresh fruits and vegetables, and some goodies too (^_^) with reasonable prices. Plus , they always let you taste before you buy, which is even better! I can name four farmers markets off the top of my head:
1. Northridge Mall (every Wednesday from 5-9, near Macys)
2. Between Laurel Canyon and Ventura (Every Sunday morning).
3. Along the Sepulveda pass a few streets before Wilshire. (Every Thrusday 12- 6
4. The Grove -(3rd st and Fairfax, everyday!)
They're really fun for the family too!
Posted by: Meital | April 15, 2008 3:42 PM
coupons, baby coupons!!!! the grocery game, coupon world and the coupon mom help me feed a family of four for 25 to 50 a week with 1 in diapper includded.
sorry about the spelling I haved found a couponfor that yet. heh, heh, heh!!!
Posted by: liz g | April 15, 2008 8:40 PM