SHOPPING, PRICES

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CARD NIGHT : CANASTA

IT MIGHT SEEM STRANGE TO START THIS POST WITH A CAKE RECIPE BUT IT’S JUST A PREPARATION FOR THE CARD NIGHT WHERE CARDS, MERRIMENT, DISCUSSION AND FOOD ARE THERE. THE RECIPE, PISTACHIO CARDAMOM BUNDT. (MARTHA STEWART CAKE PERFECTION)

PREPARATION

BUTTER AND SUGAR MIX

MIXING BATTER

INTO THE PAN,

COOLING, OUT OF THE OVEN

BEVERAGES TO BRING. DRIZLY DELIVERY

WE’VE ARRIVED AT THE DESTINATION FOR CANASTA, DOOR TO DOOR BY UBER, CHEERS!

BEFORE THE CARDS ARE DEALT

OUR VERY GOOD FRIENDS MADE THIN CRUST PIZZA FROM THE GRILLE, ADDED THE PICKLED JALAPENOS MY WIFE MADE FOR AROMATIC HEAT EVEN THOUGH WE ARE IN A HEAT WAVE SUMMERTIME CLIMATE SHELTERING IN AIR CONDITIONED SPACES

THE CARDS ARE DEALT ………………… IT’S GUYS VS GALS TEAMS (MARKERS ARE TO SIGNIFY WHO PICKED UP FROM THE DISCARD PILE FIRST TIME WITH A NATURAL PAIR) HOUSE RULES : GAME TO 5000, NO MELDING OF BLACK 3’S

INTERMISSION… CAKE TIME, NOT BAD, GOOD TO TRY DIFFERENT RECIPES. IT’S BASICALLY A POUND TYPE CAKE RECIPE WITH A PISTACHIO GLAZE. THAT’S IT FOLKS

shopping/prices

While the current economic conditions have changed and we have inflated prices to deal with of certain commodities, shopping defensibly for bargains that can be found is possible. Smart shoppers always have this in mind no matter what the economic conditions. Shop store brands, skip highly priced items till sales and consider delivery for time and energy savings now that transportation can be expensive. Delivery services will typically add a delivery fee and a service fee but some stores will vary the delivery cost to less expensive time slots later in the day. Shopping early and scheduling a delivery later in the evening can save a few dollars. Some have a loyalty program accumulating points etc. Some delivery shopping services will give promotions like free delivery or dollar amounts off your next order.

Here are some recent prices including the local store which now has it”s own delivery service. In the past I have used Instacart for this market but Instacart will add a markup usually about 10% to each item . The store also honors the sale prices in it’s flyer for delivery. We still use instacart and online order delivery services for non perishable items delivered within 2 days. Even deals are found on eBay etc for bulk items like toilet paper from institutional supplies.

Using a ride service, incorporate a drop off from an appointment for instance, to the local market within the return route on the way home. It may only add a few more dollars (most people are now valuing cost to the price of a gallon of gasoline) to the total return trip.

Prices are generally more expensive across the board for groceries but bargains can be found.

these were value pacs each about 4 lbs , T bones not a usual but Fathers day is here soon !

Green Giant Fresh Celery (1 ct) 1 x $1.99Replaced item price:$1.99 Wellsley Farms Wellsley Farms Celery Sticks 2.5 Lb (2.5 lb bag) 1 x $5.49$5.49

Items found (BJ’s Wholesale Club)	6
Household
Berkley Jensen Facial Tissue (8 x 8 ct) 1 x $16.19$16.19
Wellsley Farms
Wellsley Farms Ground Italian Sausage (32 oz) 1 x $7.49$7.49
Dairy & Eggs
Wellsley Farms Whole Milk, 1 Gallon (1 gal) 1 x $3.29$3.29
Produce
Dole Iceberg Lettuce (1 count bag) 1 x $1.89$1.89
Yellow Onion Bag (3 lb bag) 1 x $2.39$2.39
Canned Goods
Hunt’s Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes (14.5 oz) 1 x $8.69$8.69

on replacements you approved and what was available.

Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (16 oz) 1 x $4.39Replaced item price:$4.39 Happy Farms Shredded Italian Blend Cheese (12 oz) 1 x $3.75$3.75

Items found (ALDI)	9
Dairy & Eggs
Happy Farms Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese (32 oz) 1 x $8.35$8.35
Produce
Iceberg Lettuce (each) 1 x $1.65$1.65
Broccoli Crowns (~ 1.33 lb) 1.52 lb x $1.55$2.36
Little Salad Bar Spinach Flat Leaf (8 oz bag) 1 x $2.19$2.19
Snacks
Clancy’s Corn Chips (9.25 oz) 1 x $1.29$1.29
Dry Goods & Pasta
Specially Selected White Basmati Rice (32 oz) 1 x $3.29$3.29
Dairy & Eggs
Goldhen Grade A Large Eggs (12 ct) 2 x $1.45$2.90
Produce
Crimini (Brown) Mushroom Package (8 oz container) 1 x $1.75$1.75
Celery Package (1 lb container) 1 x $1.49$1.49

Options

Option A

Wake up
Get dressed
Get list of items
Leave home

Start vehicle
Drive to …..

Park vehicle

Get to order counter
Place/pickup order

Go-to vehicle
Return to home
Park vehicle
Enjoy food.

Option B

Wake up
Order food
Receive notification of delivery
Get out of bed
Open door
Enjoy food.

Now you can discuss choice of A/B

Option A will always win if person wants to get outdoors or leave residence or not breaking a short trip to store habit. Also missing wave to neighbor, be seen, view neighborhood, small talk while waiting in line. (Although social distancing may hamper this). Freedom of driving .

Option B will be argued as sedentary, lazy and too expensive .

Pros of Option B

Time saver, convenience , focus on current task , not being in inclement weather, travel risk , vehicle operation. Freedom of not having to do Option A, relaxation, comfortable clothing. Leisure.