What a shock

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What a shock
Topic Started: Dec 23 2015, 05:13 AM (404 Views)
goldengal	Dec 23 2015, 05:13 AM Post #1
Mistress, House of Dogs Posts: 11,674 Group: Member Member #715 Joined: March 31, 2010	This morning I went to Loblaws to pick up a few last minute items. Some years I have made a triple broccoli and cheese casserole because everyone likes it so much, but thank goodness I decided to go with just a double. I had not watched the cash as items were being rung up. When I got in the car and checked my bill I saw it was $12.06!!! Learned a lesson too. Last Friday I picked up two large red plates which turned out to be charger plates, and I was surprised to find they were on sale for $2.25. I planned on buying two more today, but they were gone. Guess I should have gone back in and picked them up on Friday. Take care, Pat



Darcie	Dec 23 2015, 05:40 AM Post #2
Skeptic Posts: 31,154 Group: Member Member #714 Joined: March 30, 2010	My daughter showed me a beautiful head of cauliflower - organic and she paid $5 a head, the regular head was $7 and smaller. Pays to check.



helen_t	Dec 23 2015, 05:52 AM Post #3
Red Star Member Posts: 2,767 Group: Member Member #712 Joined: March 30, 2010	goldengal Dec 23 2015, 05:13 AM This morning I went to Loblaws to pick up a few last minute items. Some years I have made a triple broccoli and cheese casserole because everyone likes it so much, but thank goodness I decided to go with just a double. I had not watched the cash as items were being rung up. When I got in the car and checked my bill I saw it was $12.06!!! Learned a lesson too. Last Friday I picked up two large red plates which turned out to be charger plates, and I was surprised to find they were on sale for $2.25. I planned on buying two more today, but they were gone. Guess I should have gone back in and picked them up on Friday. Take care, Pat Was the $12.06 just for the broccoli? Holy mackerel !



Trotsky	Dec 23 2015, 05:59 AM Post #4
Big City Boy Posts: 38,319 Group: Member Member #79 Joined: September 8, 2005	I found lovely little $1.99 Brussells Sprouts downstairs, beat the $6 at the farmers' market. As long as that price holds, I will be eating them daily. Yes, cauliflower has gone sky high. What are "charger Plates?" Edited by Trotsky, Dec 23 2015, 06:03 AM.



goldengal	Dec 23 2015, 06:19 AM Post #5
Mistress, House of Dogs Posts: 11,674 Group: Member Member #715 Joined: March 31, 2010	helen_t Dec 23 2015, 05:52 AM goldengal Dec 23 2015, 05:13 AM This morning I went to Loblaws to pick up a few last minute items. Some years I have made a triple broccoli and cheese casserole because everyone likes it so much, but thank goodness I decided to go with just a double. I had not watched the cash as items were being rung up. When I got in the car and checked my bill I saw it was $12.06!!! Learned a lesson too. Last Friday I picked up two large red plates which turned out to be charger plates, and I was surprised to find they were on sale for $2.25. I planned on buying two more today, but they were gone. Guess I should have gone back in and picked them up on Friday. Take care, Pat Was the $12.06 just for the broccoli? Holy mackerel ! Yes, just for the broccoli Helen. I buy the crowns as when one buys the bunches there is so much waste I find it works out to the same amount. There is still a tin of mushroom soup and old cheddar cheese to be added to it along with other ingredients. Surely not cheap with the price of produce these days. Take care, Pat



goldengal	Dec 23 2015, 06:21 AM Post #6
Mistress, House of Dogs Posts: 11,674 Group: Member Member #715 Joined: March 31, 2010	Trotsky Dec 23 2015, 05:59 AM I found lovely little $1.99 Brussells Sprouts downstairs, beat the $6 at the farmers' market. As long as that price holds, I will be eating them daily. Yes, cauliflower has gone sky high. What are "charger Plates?" You put the regular plates on top of them. I planned to use them as trays though for giving my baking away. That'll teach me. Take care, Pat



angora	Dec 23 2015, 06:46 AM Post #7
WWS Book Club Coordinator Posts: 14,494 Group: Member Member #717 Joined: March 31, 2010	I make a broccoli casserole that uses almost all of the stem too. I cut the stem thinly and steam them until half done, then I add the crowns to the steamer and steam all until tender-crisp. I then put the steamed broccoli into my Kitchen Aid chopper, buzz and add parmesan, salt and pepper and nutmeg and a few spoons sour cream, mix, put in casserole and I can heat and serve that day or next.



lilal	Dec 23 2015, 06:49 AM Post #8
Blue Star Member Posts: 1,545 Group: Member Member #206 Joined: February 2, 2006	Quote: Yes, just for the broccoli Helen. I buy the crowns as when one buys the bunches there is so much waste I find it works out to the same amount.[/i Pat - if you use a potato peeler to take of the outer peel of the broccoli stems and slice them they are even better than the crowns. We both like them even better and there is no waste at all.



goldengal	Dec 23 2015, 07:08 AM Post #9
Mistress, House of Dogs Posts: 11,674 Group: Member Member #715 Joined: March 31, 2010	lilal Dec 23 2015, 06:49 AM Quote: Yes, just for the broccoli Helen. I buy the crowns as when one buys the bunches there is so much waste I find it works out to the same amount.[/i Pat - if you use a potato peeler to take of the outer peel of the broccoli stems and slice them they are even better than the crowns. We both like them even better and there is no waste at all. Thanks Lilal and Angora. I'll have to give that a try. The price per kg was $8.80. Oh and what we used to call Brown 'N Serve Rolls and they now call Dinner Rolls are $4.19/dozen. Everyone seems to forget 80% of them were not eaten last year. I wish I could find my receipt from Friday to see how much the rutabaga cost. Take care, Pat



agate	Dec 23 2015, 09:07 AM Post #10
Posts: 21,864 Group: Administration Member #203 Joined: February 2, 2006	hmm I got some broccoli this morning and did not really check the cost. I bought my treat....cognac pate, 200gram, $7.00! I am sure it was not that much last year, sigh No wonder my bill was $85. Thought it was my last trip but I forgot I really need some corn starch so will have to pop back tomorrow after tai chi.



haili	Dec 23 2015, 12:53 PM Post #11
Gold Star Member Posts: 7,084 Group: Member Member #387 Joined: September 15, 2006	I was shocked at the price of those small garlic loaves which were about $5 each and finally ended up paying $6.25 for one with cheese topping from the deli which will serve more people than the 2 small ones. Back to sales in Jan.!



blizzard	Dec 24 2015, 04:03 AM Post #12
Gold Star Member Posts: 4,152 Group: Member Member #1,012 Joined: July 8, 2013	I dealt with the Brussel sprout and broccoli prices by asking my 26 y/o to buy some! I may have to remind her that the only person who might not eat the sprouts is my GS. i am now trying to decide if we need anything else in the event my other D is planning to rely on me. She worked five shifts, one day off, then two more shifts - no wonder she is worn out. Only five of us for Christmas dinner, a fondue on the 24th and nibbles on the 26th. Then she is back to work with another 5 on, 1 off, 5 on. I think we will rely on leftovers - heavy on the vegetables.



angora	Dec 24 2015, 07:12 AM Post #13
WWS Book Club Coordinator Posts: 14,494 Group: Member Member #717 Joined: March 31, 2010	My bff, her husband and John and I used to celebrate New Year's together with fondues both cheese and chocolate. We played silly games too. It is one of my fondest memories. My bff and her husband divorced and we've never found another couple so compatico. Barb- my friend and I still are very close but we don't spend New Years together. Oh my, I think I'm getting maudlin.



helen_t	Dec 24 2015, 07:14 AM Post #14
Red Star Member Posts: 2,767 Group: Member Member #712 Joined: March 30, 2010	angora Dec 24 2015, 07:12 AM My bff, her husband and John and I used to celebrate New Year's together with fondues both cheese and chocolate. We played silly games too. It is one of my fondest memories. My bff and her husband divorced and we've never found another couple so compatico. Barb- my friend and I still are very close but we don't spend New Years together. Oh my, I think I'm getting maudlin. That really is so sad when that happens



goldengal	Dec 24 2015, 07:38 AM Post #15
Mistress, House of Dogs Posts: 11,674 Group: Member Member #715 Joined: March 31, 2010	helen_t Dec 24 2015, 07:14 AM angora Dec 24 2015, 07:12 AM My bff, her husband and John and I used to celebrate New Year's together with fondues both cheese and chocolate. We played silly games too. It is one of my fondest memories. My bff and her husband divorced and we've never found another couple so compatico. Barb- my friend and I still are very close but we don't spend New Years together. Oh my, I think I'm getting maudlin. That really is so sad when that happens I think we all become so nostalgic this time of year and reflect on what we used to have. Take care, Pat



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