Lunchmeat costs more than steak!

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Now that school is back in session, days have become more scheduled and lunches need to be packed.  We all know and have experienced the cost of food going up, but has anyone taken a look at lunch meat lately? At the least expensive grocery store in our area, the Boar’s Head brand deli meats have cracked $8.50/lb.!  Yes, I know Boar’s Head is top of the line, but I use it as a gauge, since the pricing tends to stay rather consistent!

 To save on costs, try instead buying one of the unsliced chunks of ham, usually found near the bacon, hot dogs, etc.  You can then take it to the deli and ask them to slice it and they will usually do it for free.  Now, my Boar’s Head ham that would cost $8.50/lb. is now $5.99/lb.!  And I didn’t have to compromise on quality. 

Also, grocery stores do have a special section for “end cuts” as many of you probably know.  It’s the end of the deli meat that’s too short to cut without losing any fingers.  Personally, I find this works well for getting good cheeses at a bargain that can be used for pizzas, pastas, etc. 

In other news, Nicolas turned 1-year old yesterday…how time does fly! 

Copyright 2008-2009 Kristin Delfau, author of Turbo-Mom's Guide to Saving Money Without Wasting Time a womens' personal finance book, and Aji Publishing.

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