The Cost Of Produce

[chubbyalaskagriz]

oooo... don't mention SKUNKS! I had a skunk mishap last Fall that I believe I shared w/ you all. YUCH. Hee-Hee!

[FoooD]

Hi Guys i am a food lover pleas give me an idea about cooking chicken because i am totally Depend on Restaurant to having chicken

[Keziah]

Sadly it is the same everywhere.

It is not the farmer who profits nor the haulier, but the greedy supermarkets.

The mark up on the good is probably in the range of 300% if not more. If fuel goes up by a few pence then the tin of beans goes up a few pence.

But it does not cost that much per item to ship it from a to b. Yes it may cost slightly more but working it out per item it should not cost even one penny more as the cost is spread out hundreds of units.

In this country, a good few years ago, during the 70's there were many shall we say artificially made shortages of food stuffs, coffee, sugar, also there was a potato shortage. Most Brits did not eat pasta then and rice was only for puddings Subsequently the cost of potatoes went thought the roof. Being used to make do and mend the Brits sort other sources of carbs, using pasta and rice.

The consumption of potatoes never really recovered from then as many people preferred the alternatives. Since then we have not had these 'so called shortages' I think that the powers that be now realise that creating a shortage is cutting their noses off to spite their faces.

To increase their ever bulging pockets they have to create other ways of artificially putting the prices up and now they use fuel as the so called justified cost.

[jglass]

There will be no cost of living increase for people on social security this year or the next because they say fuel prices, food and heating prices have all dropped dramatically. I dont know where they buy their groceries or get their gas but it hasnt dropped here. It continues to rise. Gas is $2.70 a gallon and still climbing daily. Food prices are outrageous. Just the other day asparagus was $4 a bunch. Leaf Lettuce was $2.50 a pound. Bell peppers were $2.99 a pound. Horrible hot house tomatoes were almost $3 a pound and cherry tomatoes were $3 a pint.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Originally Posted by Keziah

Sadly it is the same everywhere.

It is not the farmer who profits nor the haulier, but the greedy supermarkets.

The mark up on the good is probably in the range of 300% if not more. If fuel goes up by a few pence then the tin of beans goes up a few pence.

But it does not cost that much per item to ship it from a to b. Yes it may cost slightly more but working it out per item it should not cost even one penny more as the cost is spread out hundreds of units.

In this country, a good few years ago, during the 70's there were many shall we say artificially made shortages of food stuffs, coffee, sugar, also there was a potato shortage. Most Brits did not eat pasta then and rice was only for puddings Subsequently the cost of potatoes went thought the roof. Being used to make do and mend the Brits sort other sources of carbs, using pasta and rice.

The consumption of potatoes never really recovered from then as many people preferred the alternatives. Since then we have not had these 'so called shortages' I think that the powers that be now realise that creating a shortage is cutting their noses off to spite their faces.

To increase their ever bulging pockets they have to create other ways of artificially putting the prices up and now they use fuel as the so called justified cost.

This is a GREAT piece, Keziah- and SO well-put!, and janie- I totally agree with your piece too!

[cookie]

Hi S.P. People, I have been busy changing the way I cook, taking time to go threw some of my cook-books. I have been using my wok these days stir frying meat adding noodles, (love pasta!) I also have been experimenting with different kinds of frozen veggies into the mix. I think frozen veggie already cut-up & ready to go are the way to go for me, faster, you can get them on sale, they stay fresh in the freezer. I also use soup for a quick way to add flavor to meat-dishes. I made chicken the other night with soup and a bag of chow main-noodles. I added Italian seasoning with it and some sesame oil. I used the wok again it's fast & cheap!!

Have a Good week. Cookie

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Hey there Cookie, sounds like you are being productive in a real positive way!!! Been missing you around here. And it is great to hear from you!!!

Cathy

[cookie]

Thank You, miss you to! Cookie

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Nice to "see" ya, cookie!

Do you have an Aldi's near you? Here downstate in central IL., they're everywhere. And while fresh is best- Aldi's carries some awesome frozen stir-fry veggie blends in extra-large bags that are cheap-cheap-cheap! I like them because being single, the zip-lock re-sealable bags they come in make for convenient no-waste way of making sure I get my daily 5!

[scubalaydee]

Because I live in a restricted environment we are not allowed to plant anything I have a full flower garden every year and my neighbor gave me a strawberry plant as a gift I placed it on my step when I came home from work it was gone oh well! therefore I do not have a choice the prices in NY is also totally outrageous but that's what you pay for living in the city.