Here's this week's best buys in southeast Michigan. Ingredients in italics are more expensive than the rule of thumb I use for truly frugal cooking, 45¢ per serving.
Meat
Cost for a cooked 3 oz serving
25¢ Chicken leg quarters .59 per pound (Kroger, SaveALot)
32¢ Chicken thighs .89 per pound (Meijer)
35¢ Pork, western ribs .99 per pound (Meijer)
42¢ Ground beef $1.60 per pound (SaveALot)
46¢ Ground chuck $1.79 per pound (SaveALot)
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
13¢ Lentils .79 per pound (SaveALot)
25¢ Peanut butter 17 oz 1.29 (Kroger)
32¢ Eggs (SaveALot)
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
03¢ Cabbage .39 per pound (SaveALot)
09¢ Onions .43 per pound (SaveALot)
12¢ Potatoes $2.98 for 10 pounds (Kroger)
14¢ Green beans (frozen) $1.00 per pound (Meijer)
18¢ Broccoli $1.00 per bunch (Kroger)
20¢ Grapes $1.00 per pound (Kroger)
24¢ Avocado $1.00 each (Meijer)
Pantry Items
Walnuts $3.99 per pound (Meijer)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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