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
42¢ Whole chicken .89 per pound (Kroger)
42¢ Pork shoulder, bone-in [western ribs] 1.19 per pound (Meijer)
42¢ Ground beef, hamburger 1.59 per pound (Kroger)
45¢ Ham, boneless 1.99 per pound (Kroger)
48¢ Pork loin, boneless 1.59 per pound (Meijer)
48¢ Ground chuck 1.92 per pound (Meijer)
48¢ Ground turkey 1.79 per pound (Kroger)
51¢ Ham, boneless 2.19 per pound (Kroger)
60¢ Bottom round 2.19 per pound (Meijer)
63¢ Chicken breast, boneless 2.49 per pound (Kroger)
Meat Alternatives
Cost for equivalent to 3 oz serving of meat
24¢ Eggs .98 per dozen (Meijer, Kroger)
33¢ Milk 1.77 per gallon (Kroger)
57¢ Cheese 3.00 per pound (Kroger)
Fruits and Vegetables
Cost for 1/2 cup serving
12¢ Potatoes, .29 per pound (Kroger)
12¢ Onions .56 per pound (Kroger)
16¢ Apricots, fresh .99 per pound (Meijer)
22¢ Nectarines, fresh .99 per pound (Meijer)
26¢ Peaches, fresh .99 per pound (Meijer)
52¢ Cantaloupe, fresh 1.77 each (Kroger)
$1.12 Blueberries, fresh 2.50 per 6 ounces (Kroger)
Stock The Pantry
$1.75 Catsup, Meijer brand 46 oz .04 per ounce(Meijer)
$1.79 Butter, Kroger 1 pound
Other good buys
Almonds 4.99 per pound (Meijer)
Bacon 2.50 per pound (Kroger)
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I really like this idea. Specially in those days where the economy is down. I like what you are doing. Continue the good work.
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