On Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 11:09:39 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> On Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 7:50:11 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> > I looked for them in the grocery today and found them.
> > $2.89 per meal and most were 7.5oz meals?
> > Really? "I don't think so. Homey don't play that."
> >
> > Sadly, once I got home I looked through the Sunday paper
> > and the two food coupon sections.
> > They had one for $1.00 off a "Compleat" meal.
> > Well my store doubles dollar-off coupons every
> > Sunday and Wednesday. I'll go back next Wed
> > and get one for $0.89. That's still not all that
> > good of a price but I'll try one.
> >
> > If you want to dip that low in food, Banquet meals
> > always sell for $1 or less here. A few of them
> > aren't so bad.
> >
> > Noticed yesterday in trivia, yesterday (Sept 10) back
> > in 1953, Swanson dinners first hit the market.
>
> They are a good "backup" plan. I keep them on hand at my office. We don't have a refrigerator. We do have a microwave. I never plan on eating them, but on hectic days I'm glad to have them. They're not too bad if you steer clear of mashed potatoes. Make sure they're piping hot and eat quickly.

I bought 3 of the Complete meals. I have a small refrigerator at the office but I like the idea of having foods that require no special handling. They were on sale for $2.49 each. I like to eat in the office if I can, because it saves me money. Outside food would cost me 7 to 13 bucks. Typically, I'll eat a hot dog and bun or instant cup noodle. That cost me about a buck. The Complete Meal will cost twice that but it's a lot cheaper than my other options. I'll probably think the potatoes are just fine. I don't get a chance to eat potatoes very often so yeah, I'll think they're OK.