Dimitri wrote:
>
> "cshenk" > wrote in message
> news
>> 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.
>
> This week - Ralphs (Kroger) branded frozen veggies were on sale $1.00
> per package. They used to be 16 Oz. this week they were all 12Oz.
>
> Some were a good value @ 12 Oz most were not.
>
> Some sale beef - got less expensive.
>
> This year Last year
> Tri tip $1.99 $2.49 to $2.99
> Boneless Chuck $1.67 $2.49
> Short Ribs $1.99 $2,99
> OM Bologna $1.00 12oz $1.50 12oz
> Best foods Mayo $2.50 30 oz $2.99 30 oz.
> Kraft Blue M & C .50 (WM) .75

In the Boston area, boneless chuck is never less than 2.99 per
pound. There is one grocery store (Market Basket) which sells it for
1.99 per pound almost consistently but it is out of the way for me.
We'll go there once a month maybe when we hit up the NH State store
for cheap booze.

I have never seen short ribs less than 4.99 per pound.

I have never seen the tri-tip cut in Boston. Perhaps it has a
different name here.

-Tracy