On Jun 22, 3:37*pm, "cshenk" > wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Been a bit since we have had a thread on this and the scene has changed
> a bit in both produce and items we may be finding. *I'd be interested
> in what items the rest of you are using now that you enjoy.
>
> One item almost out of our purchases is beef. *Thats not a good sign
> for our economy in the USA but the cost is now radically higher than
> pork, often $2 a lb or more. *Fresh seafood is generally cheaper now
> than beef.

Here fresh fish costs more than Filet mignon. (Not counting swai,
basa, or tilapia). Shrimp is dirt cheap though.

>
> Major brands are reducing sizes in small increments while store brands
> and 'off brands' are not. *

House tuna comes in a 5 oz can.