Groceries
#1232
Re: Groceries
Cadbury 100g chocolate bars. Despite what some say about it being inferior to 'British' Cadbury choc, I still like them.
But WTF has happened to the price?
They've usually been around $1.70 but I never paid that much attention as so often the worst deal was 2 for $3. Far more often 4 for $5 and 3 for $4.
Now they seem to be as much as $2.49, far fewer offers than previously and you're lucky to get them around $2 each.
Even Shoppers which was usually most likely the best for them doesn't do better than 2/$4.
It's an outrage. And chocolate is an integral grocery item.
But WTF has happened to the price?
They've usually been around $1.70 but I never paid that much attention as so often the worst deal was 2 for $3. Far more often 4 for $5 and 3 for $4.
Now they seem to be as much as $2.49, far fewer offers than previously and you're lucky to get them around $2 each.
Even Shoppers which was usually most likely the best for them doesn't do better than 2/$4.
It's an outrage. And chocolate is an integral grocery item.
#1235
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Re: Groceries
I went into a Sears in Feb. Looked like a junk store. No organization and dirty cluttered store with lots of empty display cases and stock so old tags and some clothing faded.
Not sure why they just dont throw in the towel. Pretty clear they have given up.
Not sure why they just dont throw in the towel. Pretty clear they have given up.
#1236
Re: Groceries
my deal of the day from the local ethnic store
Italian imported 'Bauli Tiramisu Cake', 450g @ $1.99
shown below
Bauli Tiramisu Cake, 450g [8001720448006] - $7.99 : Piccolo's Gastronomia Italiana, Fine Italian Specialties
Italian imported 'Bauli Tiramisu Cake', 450g @ $1.99
shown below
Bauli Tiramisu Cake, 450g [8001720448006] - $7.99 : Piccolo's Gastronomia Italiana, Fine Italian Specialties
#1237
Re: Groceries
They did give up, the Bargain Centre here went into liquidation mode 2 or 3 months ago, it's like Target when they crapped out. It's too bad because I used to be able to get jeans and shoes really cheap there at one time, not to mention all the snacks. Besides all the Cadbury's chocolate and Waterford or whatever the liquorice was, there were dozens of Polish candies and cookies that were pretty good. I know it's impossible but I would have liked them to keep the bargain/disposal store and kill the downtown department store, (which I never use).
#1238
Re: Groceries
Pork shoulder roast (included a very small bone) with rind for crackling $0.99/lb, total cost $4.70
Stripped the rind, salted & cooked in its own dish in the oven, enough cracking for 3 people
With leftovers, seven meals in total + enough for a couple sandwiches
Stripped the rind, salted & cooked in its own dish in the oven, enough cracking for 3 people
With leftovers, seven meals in total + enough for a couple sandwiches
Last edited by not2old; Apr 3rd 2017 at 4:31 pm.
#1240
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Re: Groceries
Came home from grocery store with fennel (don't ask, had a brain-fart, was intending to buy something else, but...).
Any suggestions What to do with it? I don't think I've ever cooked or prepared it before.
Any suggestions What to do with it? I don't think I've ever cooked or prepared it before.
#1242
Re: Groceries
Wife cuts chunks off it as is & chews on it as you would with celery. She has the sweetest breath
Basic cooking that includes 'Fennel' goes into in soups, stews, casserole, salads.
She also has a container of 'fennel seeds' and to no surprise includes it in most everything.
Worse is her 'fetish' of cinnamon
Turmeric after that, goes in when boiling rice, cooking butternut squash - all sorts of things, that I have no idea that we are including all of the above in most everything we eat
Daughter has a mix together of turmeric & solid honey sandwiches
#1243
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Re: Groceries
Found it
Fennel Stuffed Roasted Bell Peppers Recipe - Food.com
Last edited by bats; Apr 6th 2017 at 12:13 am.
#1244
Re: Groceries
There seem to be an awful lot of offers on coffee lately.
My personal choice is the President's ( Dark of course) from Loblaws/Superstore and between them and Shoppers it's often available at $8 or $9 for a big tin. 875g.
But whereas I used to make do with a Taster's Choice/Nescafe Colombian Instant when I didn't want to make a pot, I now use pods in the Keurig machine.
There have been so many offers for 12 packs, 30 or 40 where the pod price is around 50c. I don't think that's bad, especially as my mother in law gets a second use after I've used one.
Today, Superstore even had a pick'n'mix selection of single pods for 50c each. There were even plenty of dark ones and it's those that usually go quickly whenever there is a good deal on.
Pork chops 99c lb again. Chickens $1.99lb.
My personal choice is the President's ( Dark of course) from Loblaws/Superstore and between them and Shoppers it's often available at $8 or $9 for a big tin. 875g.
But whereas I used to make do with a Taster's Choice/Nescafe Colombian Instant when I didn't want to make a pot, I now use pods in the Keurig machine.
There have been so many offers for 12 packs, 30 or 40 where the pod price is around 50c. I don't think that's bad, especially as my mother in law gets a second use after I've used one.
Today, Superstore even had a pick'n'mix selection of single pods for 50c each. There were even plenty of dark ones and it's those that usually go quickly whenever there is a good deal on.
Pork chops 99c lb again. Chickens $1.99lb.
#1245
Re: Groceries
My major fortnightly shop came in under $100 yesterday, weird because they had pea meal haunches on special plus frozen pork loins and I stocked up on both. $100 is the tap threshold and I always just clear that.