The Cost Of Food These Days

[Deleted member 541]

Steel cut oatmeal is the grain, that has been cut by steel rather than rolled. It takes about 20 minutes to cook. It's healthier than rolled oats, lower on the glycemic index, and it has a nutty taste to it. One of my favorite foods....1 cup uncooked makes about 4 cups cooked. I buy Red Mill brand at around $3.15 a bag. Throw in Cinnamon, raisins, walnuts.....mmmmmmmm I'm good to go....

It's one area that I do spend $$$ on as far as food is concerned....I do stock up when it's on sale, along with the raisins and nuts too...

 

[Grama-Herc]

I know what you mean about prices going up. Mother was *mentioning* how much I was spending on food. I invited her to go with me so she could see what has happened to prices lately, especially since she last went shopping(it's been a couple of years).

I don't know how families with children survive. My daughter is having trouble like everyone else. I send her coupons which help her save $10 to $15 a month. Small but every little bit helps. They have issues with the baby being allergic to cow's milk--soy milk is ridiculous in price.

I'm just wondering if there is any end in sight so prices will level off.

 

[amethist]

Catjudo, please don't beat yourself up for asking your mum to help out with food. My mum helped me years ago and I now help out my own girls every so often, mainly my oldest with bits and pieces for her children, my grandchildren.

It's what mums do when they can, I know I don't mind them asking when needed, and I am sure your mum would be more upset if you did not ask. I told my girls, if it's necessary then ask, if it's just something they want, but don't need then don't ask. This works well, and they only ask now when they have no choice, plus they know if it's something they need urgently for the kids then it is there as soon as possible.

Take care.

Amethist