Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 >>definitely higher priced than it was a year ago. >Beans and rice are a cheap, easy way to get good protein. And don't forget to check out your local salvage stores, and Big Lots or Odd Lots stores if you have 'em. Especially salvage; some salvage stores are better than others, but the good ones, ie., the ons that really sell salvage and not just slightly -cut-rate standard groceries, can be a goldmine of good cheap food, and sometimes also stuff \lke soap, toilet paper and aspirin. What they feature is three things: 1. Stuff that didn't sell--overstocks, or holiday food that didn't sell by the holiday, or good but unusual,. " ethnic " or oldfashioned foods that people aren't sure what to do with--you prob'ly have to be over 50 to know how good canned figs are on cereal, or Jewish /from a Jewish neighborhood to know how to make _matzo brei_out of leftover matzos 2. Stuff that got cosmetically damaged in transit (a bottle somewhere in a lot got broken and drizzled fruit juice over the labels of bottles below it in the stack, for instance), or torn stuff (boxes/bags of beans or pasta that broke enough to lose a few but could still be taped together) , or dented cans. And, yes, it was true in the '40s and '50s that dented cans weren't safe, but it hasn't been true for a long time.. Just make sure the lids aren't bulging and that the top doesn't " give " more than normal when you press it 3. Frozen stuff. A lot of retailers will freeze refrigerated stuff that's nearing its sell-by date, and sell it wholesale to salvage folks. Also some refrigerated but long-keeping stuff like cheese that's near or a day or two over its sell-by date; just use normal prudence here, and remember there's nothing wrong with the sniff test. And often there's dry stuff like beans or rice that's a little over its date but still perfectly fine. The stores are bare-bones to the max, but you can save a fortune at the good ones. Beans for 33 cents a pound, 5 pounds of flour or cornmeal for 69 cents, cheese for $1.50 a pound, jars of herbs/spices or boxes of Celestial Seasonings teas at 4 for $1, soft drinks at 10 cents a can, and canned goods for a quarter are still pretty common, though they fluctuate with the market and your location like everything else. More about eating cheap in another post. Rain @@@@ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I have never heard of a salvage store. How do I find one? I live in MD. Thank you. Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I haven't heard them called that, but I think Big Lots has salvage groceries a lot of times. Is that what Aldi is like, too? (have Aldi close to me but never go -- I should!) Audrey On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 10:59 AM, diana scott <dianascot_33wrote: > I have never heard of a salvage store. How do I find one? I live in MD. > Thank you. > Diana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 We love Aldi! It They are the folks that own Trader Joe's and have many TJ items under different cover. Leslie - Audrey Snyder I haven't heard them called that, but I think Big Lots has salvage groceries a lot of times. Is that what Aldi is like, too? (have Aldi close to me but never go -- I should!) Audrey Recent Activity a.. 9New Members b.. 26New Files Visit Your Group Need traffic? Drive customers With search ads on Drive Traffic Sponsored Search can help increase your site traffic. Come check out featured healthy living groups on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Really?? We don't have Trader Joe's in Kansas or Missouri I'll be making a trip to Aldi this weekend! What TJ items are your favorites? Audrey On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 3:53 PM, leslie <onlyoneme wrote: > We love Aldi! It They are the folks that own Trader Joe's and have many > TJ items under different cover. > Leslie > - > Audrey Snyder > > I haven't heard them called that, but I think Big Lots has salvage > groceries > a lot of times. Is that what Aldi is like, too? (have Aldi close to me but > never go -- I should!) > > Audrey > > Recent Activity > a.. 9New Members > b.. 26New Files > Visit Your Group > Need traffic? > Drive customers > > With search ads > > on > > Drive Traffic > Sponsored Search > > can help increase > > your site traffic. > > > Come check out > > featured healthy living > > groups on > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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