Food prices June 2021

[murphysranch]

So tempting, but the butcher cost is high, as is the ranch kill cost.

 

[Hinotori]

Pork back ribs are good price compared to 2021 when they were $5.99.

 

[Hinotori]

No Costco biz centers near me. Sob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mom complains too. Most are in California. It's a bit reminiscent of how Costco was in the 80s. Back when you had to have a business or work for the government to get a membership.

She however still gets half a beef from great aunt. She's one of the few who does.

 

[flowerbug]

VOA article about Consumers Pushing Back Against Price Increases — And Winning...

Consumers Pushing Back Against Price Increases — And Winning

In recent months, consumer resistance has led large food companies to respond by sharply slowing their price increases from the peaks of the past three years

www.voanews.com

 

[FarmerJamie]

@murphysranch Wow...that amount of real estate tax!?!!? Could not handle your amounts I shopped insurance this past Fall, saved a bundle! One big company to another -- difference was an agent who listened! Plus better rates, overall.

@flowerbug the article is spot on. When I read all the multiple "what frugal people do" articles -- no help, I already do them! 😳 Have for years.

Now, as to store brands...who do you think makes them? Same who make the branded ones, quite often. Since most of my buying is for basics - flour, sugar, salt, some condiments -- the store brand works. Now, a couple I do use branded (mayo, some flour types) but use little, so ok. Most of my food is home produced or well sourced privately. 🤷

I remember the "generic" brand craze. The grocery I was working in had a specific section of the store dedicated to the products. There were some offerings that were good, many were downright horrible. I remember my dad pouring a generic beer and there was still hops floating in the liquid.

 

[Mini Horses]

Yep...beef is expensive! Makes me think I need to raise one again. Then, I stop and say, only me. Buy some. Besides, goat is good red meat. Faster grow out and smaller amount. 😁

I keep looking at another hog. Much tastier when home raised!

Chickens for Fall butcher, growing now. Thanks to my broody hens. Takes longer than CCX but, works for me right now. While I'm still working a job!!

 

[Lazy Gardener]

Our pigs don’t stink and we have 3 big ones right now. The pen is big enough that they can have a potty corner. We used a 200’ roll of wire, plus a 12’ gate, plus their shelter that is 12’X12’. They have plenty of room, shade trees and are deep bedded with hay.
@Britesea you could probably raise a pig with not a lot of smell. Even if it did smell a little, just tell yourself that is the smell of delicious MEAT! LOL LOL

That sounds like a wonderful way to raise pigs. And, you'll have a wonderful garden spot! I'd love to raise a porker, but... we don't have the space.

 

[Mini Horses]

Prices not real bad, except for the steaks. Even they are better than stores cuts.

 

[flowerbug]

Plus it gets you out into society on occasion. A change of pace & scenery. All good 😊

i often have very mixed opinions on this point of the whole shebang... as a hermitlike person...

 

[Mini Horses]

YES!! I remember those days 🤣🤣. Good days,too.💕