This week’s grocery shopping trip was quick and easy. Two words that best describe the visit, “sticker shock.” No kidding. Friends, ribeye steaks were $15.99 per pound. Holy cow, it must be! A twelve-ounce package of bacon was $5.99. This stopped me in my tracks. I made my way to the deli, where I purchased a rotisserie chicken for $6.99, which I can get two meals and a pot of soup.
On the way home, I stopped at a farm store. The supermarket has a good produce area, and the prices are still reasonable, but I like to support the local folks when possible.
As I walked towards my car with bags in hand, the thought of following a vegetarian menu came to mind. If the meat prices stay on the current trend of heading up, it may be one of those times that I might say “when life gives you corn make a soufflé.” Sounds fancy and tastes good too.
It will be interesting to see how inflation effects us in the coming months.
And the shortages. Some fast food places here don’t have meat
Oh wow. We don’t eat red meat too much, but that would be so tough for the business! I did hear on the news of a steakhouse in NY not offering steak!
Wow. I got ribeye for $6.77 a pound and corn was 5 for $2 today at Fred Meyer. Shocking the difference.
I’ve been skipping buying meat recently because I couldn’t believe the prices! It’s crazy!