I was just talking to a friend of mine about the increased cost of food .... much of our food is hauled long distances, and with the increased price of diesel fuel, food prices are going up. I thought I would throw out a few prices from a flyer I received from a local store to see how they compare with what you are paying. Produce Town is a middle of the road place; prices at Loblaws would be a little higher, and at Food Basics, a little lower.
All prices are in Canadian dollars; so, to compare, you will have to convert.
1 pint of strawberries, $1.99. Local romaine lettuce, 79 cents. English cucumbers, 79 cents, Ontario strawberries, $3.75 a quart. Seedless green grapes, 99 cents. Green peppers, 99 cents a pound. Peaches, 49 cents a pound. Pineapples, $1.99 each. Mangoes, 2 for 99 cents. Value pack of meat: 5 lbs lean ground beef, 5 lbs boneless chicken breasts, 5 lbs boneless pork loin chops, 5 lbs top sirloin steak, for $79.00.
Damn ... this is making me hungry ... time for a snack
