Garlic bread is one of my favorite side dishes. It makes sopping up gravy or tomato sauce so satisfying at the end of a meal. Unfortunately, unless garlic bread is on a super sale, I tend to skip buying it lately. This made we wonder if making garlic bread at home is actually cheaper than…
I used to be a huge fan of white flour tortillas, until I tried out Whole Wheat tortillas from the WIC program. These have now become my go to item for sandwiches, wraps, tacos, enchiladas, etc. Not only do whole wheat tortillas offer no added sugars/coloring, they also usually have about 25 grams or more…
Food Depot is a regional grocery store chain with about 41 stores in the metro Atlanta area. Kroger is a major grocery store chain that operates under the Kroger Company. They currently have 1,348 Kroger stores in 38 states. We will take a grocery list of foods for full week’s menu plan and compare prices…
My family loves coleslaw and cabbages are relatively cheap most of the year. We don’t always like the cost of coleslaw dressing though. This made me wonder if making my own coleslaw dressing would be cheaper than buying it premade at the grocery store. So, let’s deep dive into the costs of making your own…
Kix cereal is a favorite corn based small sized cereal that is perfect for toddlers or baby led weaning. Both of my children have loved this cereal and it comes in many flavors like original, berry, and honey. Kix cereal has actually been around for over 70 years! We purchase cereal regularly when on sale…
Albertsons is part of a huge grocery store chain, and currently operates 2,200 stores all over the US. Ralph’s is a small grocery store chain that is part of the Kroger Co, and currently operates 189 stores in Southern California. We are going to take a weeklong meal plan with grocery list, and price compare…
Tartar sauce is another one of those loved or hated condiments. It is commonly used on fried fish, but it can also be used with French fries, veggies, as sandwich spread, or even on baked potatoes. When you buy tartar sauce at the grocery store, it usually not that expensive, but since the ingredients are…
Food City is a smaller grocery store chain with 132 locations in 5 southern states. Kroger is a very large grocery store chain that operates under many names. The Kroger name is on 1,239 locations in 17 states. We are going to take a weeklong meal plan with grocery list, and price compare Food City…
As a classically trained chef, I have learned to love the flavor and aroma of minced fresh garlic. Unfortunately, the price of garlic can sometimes be pretty high. This made me wonder if it was cheaper to buy pre-minced garlic or to buy fresh garlic cloves. Also, can buying pre-peeled garlic be a good option?…
Foodland is a regional grocery store chain with 32 stores in Hawaii. Safeway is part of a very large grocery store chain with about 904 stores in 17 states. We are going to take a weeklong meal plan with grocery list, and price compare Foodland and Safeway to determine who has cheaper prices for groceries….