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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 13098133)
And the price of caviar now!
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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 13098260)
...pancakes tomorrow?
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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 13098260)
I know I know. What will one put on one's pancakes tomorrow?
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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 13098260)
I know I know. What will one put on one's pancakes tomorrow?
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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 13076801)
My friend who lives on the far side of town sometimes picks up my flashfood order from the Superstore in his area, and sometimes I'll collect his from Wholesale Club and we'll exchange it at the club, more or less in the middle. Saves gas, saves time, etc. Knowing he was going to the store, I checked and bought a couple of these Oka cheeses. I've always liked Oka cheese - something good coming out of Quebec. No way am I buying it at $6.99, but for $2 I'll take two. Reminds me of a medium soft Gouda.
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Re: Groceries
As for empty shelves, I am seeing quite a bit of that... couldn't even buy chicken the other week! I went into Farmboy and they were selling turkey cuts instead, so I bought those.... ended up enjoying that more. lol
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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 13098329)
As for empty shelves, I am seeing quite a bit of that... couldn't even buy chicken the other week! I went into Farmboy and they were selling turkey cuts instead, so I bought those.... ended up enjoying that more. lol
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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 13098417)
I've still not seen any. I mostly shop locally or at Independent in Peterborough. Did, you move from Pbro? Is there a real Farmboy nearish or do you mean the grubby place on Lansdowne..?
No this place is not part of the Farmboy franchise...its the place on Lansdowne. It does seem to be a magnet for red necks, but they have usually got a nose for a bargain. The meat sold there is very good value for money and always very fresh. People have sometimes asked where I have bought the steaks that I have served at a dinner party....and they always looked shocked when I say Farmboy....lol a classic case of not judging a book by its cover I think. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 13098423)
I moved back to Peterborough just before Christmas after 3 years in the GTA. I went into that Independent last week, and that is the most well stocked place I have seen in a while.
No this place is not part of the Farmboy franchise...its the place on Lansdowne. It does seem to be a magnet for red necks, but they have usually got a nose for a bargain. The meat sold there is very good value for money and always very fresh. People have sometimes asked where I have bought the steaks that I have served at a dinner party....and they always looked shocked when I say Farmboy....lol a classic case of not judging a book by its cover I think. We pay $4 per lb for all of our beef and it doesn't matter whether we are buying mince or the best cuts of meat. Now, you may have to agree to buy half an animal in one go to get such a deal but, if you have a freezer, it doesn't really take up that much space and you will receive lots of cuts that can make no end of roasts/stews in the winter. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 13098423)
It does seem to be a magnet for red necks, .
With one of the most upmarket watering holes now closed I"m surprised there are any rednecks left in Peterborough. https://pigseardoc.ca/ |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Partially discharged
(Post 13098467)
Rednecks in Peterborough....:) when did that happen :).
With one of the most upmarket watering holes now closed I"m surprised there are any rednecks left in Peterborough. https://pigseardoc.ca/ |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 13098423)
I moved back to Peterborough just before Christmas after 3 years in the GTA. I went into that Independent last week, and that is the most well stocked place I have seen in a while.
No this place is not part of the Farmboy franchise...its the place on Lansdowne. It does seem to be a magnet for red necks, but they have usually got a nose for a bargain. The meat sold there is very good value for money and always very fresh. People have sometimes asked where I have bought the steaks that I have served at a dinner party....and they always looked shocked when I say Farmboy....lol a classic case of not judging a book by its cover I think.
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 13098434)
I would suggest that you try to find a local slaughterhouse and buy all your meat from there.
We pay $4 per lb for all of our beef and it doesn't matter whether we are buying mince or the best cuts of meat. Now, you may have to agree to buy half an animal in one go to get such a deal but, if you have a freezer, it doesn't really take up that much space and you will receive lots of cuts that can make no end of roasts/stews in the winter. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 13098434)
I would suggest that you try to find a local slaughterhouse and buy all your meat from there.
We pay $4 per lb for all of our beef and it doesn't matter whether we are buying mince or the best cuts of meat. Now, you may have to agree to buy half an animal in one go to get such a deal but, if you have a freezer, it doesn't really take up that much space and you will receive lots of cuts that can make no end of roasts/stews in the winter.
Originally Posted by Partially discharged
(Post 13098467)
Rednecks in Peterborough....:) when did that happen :).
With one of the most upmarket watering holes now closed I"m surprised there are any rednecks left in Peterborough. https://pigseardoc.ca/
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 13098483)
I used to shop there when we lived in the city and had little income, its been trarted up since then. I no longer eat beef or pork and have chicken only occasionally. We used to get beef from a local farmer, it's grass fed, finished. She charges us the same rate per pound regardless of the cut but it's way more than $4 a pound, double I think. I've heard Otanabee Meat Packers is good.
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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 13098552)
That does seem the most economic way... I need to invest in a decent size freezer though.... another item added to list! Although it is a bit like being a member of Costco....great value if your a family, but if your on your own, its questionable if you will get you money's worth. The freezer is still on the list though.
Otonabee meat packers I have heard of them, I think you told me of a place that sells good lamb too, cant remember now, I left Peterborough not long after that, and never got around to going there. We sell our lambs for $400 per lamb butchered to your liking. That's when we sell them. Most of the time we trade them for other animals. This year that may change as my wife wants to start raising pigs (which we used to trade some for). Half a cow will fit into a relatively small (not 5 feet wide) chest freezer. We bought some upright one from Home Depot some years back that were, IIRC, around $200. When my daughters bought their residence earlier this year, I advised them to buy one and I believe the prices had risen to $300 or so. They were similar to these: Midea Midea 5.3 cu.ft. Upright Freezer with Reversible Door | The Home Depot Canada Danby Diplomat 7.2 cu ft. E-Star Chest Freezer with 5 year Warranty | Costco |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 13098552)
That does seem the most economic way... I need to invest in a decent size freezer though.... another item added to list! Although it is a bit like being a member of Costco....great value if your a family, but if your on your own, its questionable if you will get you money's worth. The freezer is still on the list though.
It pays for itself in no time if you buy when the flyers are advertising stuff at around half its normal price. I've recently discovered a slaughterhouse/farm - linked to other farms for different things - that runs a store out of town but they do delivery. It's not better than the supermarket deals, just different in terms of what you can get. We buy a slab of beef tenderloin when it's around $11/lb at Superstore (Loblaws). Buy it as steaks and you're looking at $25 to $35/lb normally. Buying a piece of meet for $80 to $90 is mind blowing. But for us it provides 4 ziploc packs of four good size steaks and the part that's hard to cut for steaks we use for something like a Stroganoff. We're getting at least 20 meals from it (4 people x5 meals). Looking at Tenderoin on Costco, they have slabs 2.5 to 3.5lb for $115. That's between $36 and $42/lb :eek: This is why I've never been convinced by costco pricing being an advantage. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 13098552)
That does seem the most economic way... I need to invest in a decent size freezer though.... another item added to list! Although it is a bit like being a member of Costco....great value if your a family, but if your on your own, its questionable if you will get you money's worth. The freezer is still on the list though.
Lol yeah used to pop in there as part of our Friday night tour... just for a "family size" bottle of 50 and a pickled egg! the students drove out the red necks! most of them are harmless though to be honest (the red necks and the students) and I have never seen any confederate flags being waved as Bats mentioned. Anyway the place is now a mere memory like many other bars and restaurants in Peterborough. :( Otonabee meat packers I have heard of them, I think you told me of a place that sells good lamb too, cant remember now, I left Peterborough not long after that, and never got around to going there. |
Re: Groceries
The Mrs has been resistant to getting a freezer - we have two fridge freezers, so why do we need a dedicated freezer? Solely on the buying stuff when it’s on special argument it would seem to pay. Locally reared/slaughtered meat comes at a premium cost here irrespective of how much you buy. With food prices continuing to rise and more supply chain challenges ahead I’m beginning to think it would be a good idea.
Mind you all this talk of meat is a bit moot for me at present. I had gastric surgery last week to fix a large hiatal hernia so I’m on fluid and mush diet for the foreseeable future. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
(Post 13099977)
The Mrs has been resistant to getting a freezer - we have two fridge freezers, so why do we need a dedicated freezer? Solely on the buying stuff when it’s on special argument it would seem to pay. Locally reared/slaughtered meat comes at a premium cost here irrespective of how much you buy. With food prices continuing to rise and more supply chain challenges ahead I’m beginning to think it would be a good idea.
Mind you all this talk of meat is a bit moot for me at present. I had gastric surgery last week to fix a large hiatal hernia so I’m on fluid and mush diet for the foreseeable future. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
(Post 13099977)
The Mrs has been resistant to getting a freezer - we have two fridge freezers, so why do we need a dedicated freezer? Solely on the buying stuff when it’s on special argument it would seem to pay. ...
Keeps really, really long term in a chest freezer too. Every now and then I find something that's been there three years or more and it's been fine. GWS |
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Bloody hell, the price of some of the stuff today.
Classico pasta sauce jars. I don't buy them that often but I do like the Milan/vodka one and the Alfredo ones are good. I usually get 2 or 3 when the offer price is around the $2 mark. Three weeks ago the 'full' price was $3.69. Today...$5.59 :ohmy: That's more than a 50% increase. Bread that I began buying in pairs a few weeks ago because it was $5, now $7. Philly Cream cheese tubs. Not long ago $3, now $4.99. Bacon, on offer @ $6.99 for a 375g pack. I'm used to $3.99, or $4.99 for a 500g pack. On the plus side, they had more jars of marmite than I've ever seen before. :lol: And chickens @ $1.99/lb, Boneless cross rib @ $3.99/lb is still very good. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 13100734)
Bloody hell, the price of some of the stuff today.
Classico pasta sauce jars. I don't buy them that often but I do like the Milan/vodka one and the Alfredo ones are good. I usually get 2 or 3 when the offer price is around the $2 mark. Three weeks ago the 'full' price was $3.69. Today...$5.59 :ohmy: That's more than a 50% increase. Bread that I began buying in pairs a few weeks ago because it was $5, now $7. Philly Cream cheese tubs. Not long ago $3, now $4.99. Bacon, on offer @ $6.99 for a 375g pack. I'm used to $3.99, or $4.99 for a 500g pack. On the plus side, they had more jars of marmite than I've ever seen before. :lol: And chickens @ $1.99/lb, Boneless cross rib @ $3.99/lb is still very good. I feel your pain. I went to get some fresh chilies and they have gone up $1.50 a packet. I'm not buying anything anymore and they can all just SMBSC. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 13101345)
I feel your pain. I went to get some fresh chilies and they have gone up $1.50 a packet. I'm not buying anything anymore and they can all just SMBSC.
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Re: Groceries
Instacart broke the record for speedy delivery today.
I saw there were a couple of bargains at Walmart that were likely to disappear starting tomorrow (they don't always have the flyer price) so I rushed through a quick order. I took the "by 12.25pm" option with my order acknowledged at 10.57. 8 'items' but one of those items included 9 2L bottles. At 11.24, the guy pulled up outside and delivered. Everything as ordered. 27 minutes from order to delivery. :thumbup: |
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A few days after a record breaking performance we had the opposite. Not slow just careless.
Order was for about $140 but delivery was missing a bag of stuff that was over $70. Obviously a simple mistake - in the top of the bag we had by mistake was a clamshell of chocolatines whereas our missing stuff included a clamshell of pizza buns. If that was on top - likely as they are flimsy - both bags would have looked similar. A simple mistake if you're shopping for yourself and the only consequence is discovering you're unloading a different bag. If you're shopping for others, you should be taking more care. Mark the bag or something (like some of them do) or look under the top item. It was, of course, no problem getting the $72 back - literally within a minute of making the report. The bag we got by mistake was worth about $20 - which instacart says to keep and we can make use of most of it. The recipient of our $72 value has done very well out of it. Unless they especially wanted the chocolatines and their book discussion group that afternoon was ruined with no delicacies with which to have with their coffee. The host's name may be mud. :rofl: Sobeys flyer tomorrow. Leg of Lamb for a ridiculous $5.49 lb. That has to be a mistake. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 13104811)
A few days after a record breaking performance we had the opposite. Not slow just careless.
Order was for about $140 but delivery was missing a bag of stuff that was over $70. Obviously a simple mistake - in the top of the bag we had by mistake was a clamshell of chocolatines whereas our missing stuff included a clamshell of pizza buns. If that was on top - likely as they are flimsy - both bags would have looked similar. A simple mistake if you're shopping for yourself and the only consequence is discovering you're unloading a different bag. If you're shopping for others, you should be taking more care. Mark the bag or something (like some of them do) or look under the top item. It was, of course, no problem getting the $72 back - literally within a minute of making the report. The bag we got by mistake was worth about $20 - which instacart says to keep and we can make use of most of it. The recipient of our $72 value has done very well out of it. Unless they especially wanted the chocolatines and their book discussion group that afternoon was ruined with no delicacies with which to have with their coffee. The host's name may be mud. :rofl: Sobeys flyer tomorrow. Leg of Lamb for a ridiculous $5.49 lb. That has to be a mistake. We bought 15lbs of misshapen spuds for $6 that are better quality than the apparently more attractive spuds. Now I need potato recipes that ideally don't involve dairy. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 13104926)
OK. what are chocolatines and pizza buns?
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...28ae878a95.jpg Pizza Buns - bread base, pizza sauce and cheese topping. Very nice with an egg on top. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...788f125a7f.jpg |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 13104956)
Chocolatines are like croissants, but straight, with a bit of chocolate in them. Or Pain au Chocolat.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...28ae878a95.jpg Pizza Buns - bread base, pizza sauce and cheese topping. Very nice with an egg on top. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...788f125a7f.jpg |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by BristolUK;13104811
Sobeys flyer tomorrow. Leg of Lamb for a ridiculous $5.49 lb. That [b has[/b] to be a mistake.
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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
(Post 13105055)
Same price in the Sobeys flyer here...
I limited myself to two, what with there already being 9 in our freezers if my list is correct :ohmy: I managed to score some of this too https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...f936165ae5.jpg Unfortunately they didn't have any of their nice(British style)Scones. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 13104811)
A few days after a record breaking performance we had the opposite. Not slow just careless.
Sobeys flyer tomorrow. Leg of Lamb for a ridiculous $5.49 lb. That has to be a mistake. A damn good price. I wouldn't buy it unless I can make someone else make it for me. I tried roasting it once decades ago and the greasy smell from roasting made me sick. Now we enjoy lamb chops but that's something we only have 2 or 3 times a year because of the price. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Rete
(Post 13105153)
A damn good price. I wouldn't buy it unless I can make someone else make it for me. I tried roasting it once decades ago and the greasy smell from roasting made me sick. Now we enjoy lamb chops but that's something we only have 2 or 3 times a year because of the price.
My wife never liked lamb. She said it tasted of cadaver. (How would one know? :lol:) |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 13105186)
Definitely a distinctive smell when cooking but I wouldn't say a bad one. But some oregano might help.
My wife never liked lamb. She said it tasted of cadaver. (How would one know? :lol:) |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
(Post 13105055)
Same price in the Sobeys flyer here...
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Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 13105255)
Hope that isnt just limited to Atlantic Canada....hope its the same here in Ontario, hope so, going to have to check that out!!
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...a73c7288c7.jpg Now's the time for that freezer. |
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I certainly did! I managed to squeeze a couple into my fridge freezer! that is such a great price!! considering how the price of food has sky rocketed.
wow... that old show is a blast from the past... i remember being drawn to watching that as small child.... I vaugely remember going to see a stage version of it when we were on vacation the one time.... |
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I've long suspected that Instacart shoppers sometimes change their names or maybe sign up using a different name.
Proof today. A new name came up as today's shopper but the accompanying photo was instantly recognisable. I toyed with the idea of using the earlier name used in the chatbox :lol: but decided against it. (also, the person delivering previously was not the one in the photo) :blink: And the one who delivered today was neither the previous one nor the photo. |
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The Prices :ohmy:
Most of my grocery shopping for the last two years has been via instacart. So I've become used to things being more expensive because they sometimes charge a bit more than the store price. I have done plenty of visits to the main supermarkets but increasingly I was having great discomfort from wearing a mask so I concentrated on the stuff on my list. Today I saw all of two people in masks so I kept mine off. And spent more time going around, just like old days. But the prices of some things I looked at with more time available. Cooked whole chicken. $15. I paid $10 in store last year. 6 Donuts. $8 from $6. An increase of a third. A small wedge of Pate. $4.99. Mini frozen eclairs. $9 a tub last year. $12.99 now. Bacon 7.49 for the fatty stuff, $8.49 for better. - I haven't seen a decent deal advertised for ages. Fortunately I had just stocked up with a Walmart offer. Smaller pack but price equivalent $5. I used to regularly buy eggs at Shoppers. On offer almost every weekend for under $2. Rare to see them them for less than $3.49 now. Still plenty of good deals - can still buy chickens for $7 most weeks. |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by scrubbedexpat091
(Post 11627308)
Grocery shopping last night, and I have noticed they are having trouble selling meat these day's, I have never seen as many $2 and $4 off stickers as I have in the last month. But when ground beef is 5 something per pound, I don't blame people.
I did pick up some chicken $2 off, I only buy meat now when it's discounted. Eating healthier these days, and gotten better at bringing down our cost, reduced portions mostly so we don't have to buy as much. $135 today, prices have been noticeably higher on almost everything, salad mix that was 3.99 6 months ago, is now 5.99, cheese seems about the same, mostly meat and produce with the prices that rise every week, Plain yogurt 2 bags carrots Pack of spinach small Bananas (these never seem to go up in price, most price stable food out there.) 1 can sardines (for the dog, helps her skin and coat from getting dry.) Box of whole wheat pasta chicken breast fillets Cooked shrimp English muffins 2 packs Frozen mixed berries 2 packs Frozen mixed veggies 3 packs Frozen corn 1 pack Grape Tomatoes 2 packs Kale 1 bunch Cream cheese Salad dressing x 2 bread 2 loaves Cooked turkey strips Zucchini 2 Black beans 2 cans Salad mix Pink salmon 1 can Brown rice 1 bag Can of tomatoes 2 Cucumber 1 bell peppers 2 Shredded cheese Doesn't look like meals but I can turn the above into edible dinners... (we eat eggs and oatmeal for lunch, and breakfast and cereal, but didn't need any this week.) Eating this way is double the price of frozen crap, but does make one feel better. Good. Where can I know groceries shop near Anjuna vagaror Goa? Thank you Catherine |
Re: Groceries
Originally Posted by Catherine789
(Post 13129091)
hi
Good. Where can I know groceries shop near Anjuna vagaror Goa? Thank you Catherine https://britishexpats.com/forum/goa-170/ |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 13124350)
The Prices :ohmy:
Most of my grocery shopping for the last two years has been via instacart. So I've become used to things being more expensive because they sometimes charge a bit more than the store price. I have done plenty of visits to the main supermarkets but increasingly I was having great discomfort from wearing a mask so I concentrated on the stuff on my list. Today I saw all of two people in masks so I kept mine off. And spent more time going around, just like old days. But the prices of some things I looked at with more time available. Cooked whole chicken. $15. I paid $10 in store last year. 6 Donuts. $8 from $6. An increase of a third. A small wedge of Pate. $4.99. Mini frozen eclairs. $9 a tub last year. $12.99 now. Bacon 7.49 for the fatty stuff, $8.49 for better. - I haven't seen a decent deal advertised for ages. Fortunately I had just stocked up with a Walmart offer. Smaller pack but price equivalent $5. I used to regularly buy eggs at Shoppers. On offer almost every weekend for under $2. Rare to see them them for less than $3.49 now. Still plenty of good deals - can still buy chickens for $7 most weeks. ^^^^ agree, I would say for the same shopping basket it's close to 50% increase from 2 years ago no longer keeping track of the grocery bill. simply price match, buy in bulk those items that we consume on a regular basis. biggest peeve is the cost of natural gas that has increased 80%/m³ from the January bill to the August bill. electricity, water/sewer still expensive yet not seen the increase compared to natural gas. also seeing gasoline prices ying-yang. |
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