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Default Cost or changes of Cooking

cshenk wrote:
> It's been a bit since we talked this one so was wondering what changes
> you've all seen in the last year?
>
> The most obvious rise to me was Beef (probably due to corn = ethanol).
> The most obvious difference was addition of huge swatches of organic
> veggies and fruits which take up lots of space so have reduced the
> overall variety offered.


Lamb prices. I used to be able to get lamb shoulder steaks on sale for
2.49 per pound. These days, it is never less than 4.99 per pound.

-Tracy