View Full Version : Inflation has hit plain cakes
Topspinmo
01-02-2025, 09:36 AM
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
New Englander
01-02-2025, 09:52 AM
No flaming from me. I feel the same way you do.
Kenswing
01-02-2025, 10:05 AM
Working on this year’s complaint quota early? :1rotfl:
Bill14564
01-02-2025, 10:20 AM
Is $25.98 significantly more than a 9" double layer cake cost in January, 2024?
If all you wanted were hostess cup cakes why were you in the bakery aisle in the first place?
Two boxes of cake mix are sure to cost much less than $25.98.
Stu from NYC
01-02-2025, 10:49 AM
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
Some rather basic things have gotten out of hand
asianthree
01-02-2025, 03:04 PM
Have you found the carvel birthday cake?
The brand is a cult following, ice cream (not the best) cake, that’s been frozen along with icing. Cost $19 to $20 range until pandemic, then cake not available until 2023. Same cake this May $28.50 on sale from $32.
Cheesecake Factory used to make a chocolate million dollar cake. A slice is $17.
Caymus
01-02-2025, 03:22 PM
It will look like a bargain If you consider the $/calorie cost.:):):):):)
OrangeBlossomBaby
01-02-2025, 05:11 PM
At Publix, I sometimes (a few times a year) get a SLICE of their chocolate fudge cake. It's a chocolate layer cake with chocolate fudge frosting between the layers and surrounding it. It's amazing, and worth the $5 indulgence a few times a year.
At Winn Dixie, I sometimes (a few times a year) get a SLICE of their carrot cake. Equally amazing, with a tangy cream cheese frosting, actual shredded carrots and if I remember right, it has crushed walnuts in it too. Worth the $4 indulgence a few times a year.
For anything else, I bake my own, using a Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines devil's food or vanilla cake mix, and my grandmother's corn starch chocolate frosting recipe (which turns out to be the recipe off the back of an Argo corn starch box, but she claimed it was hers. She also cheated at Gin Rummy.)
Topspinmo
01-02-2025, 06:12 PM
Working on this year’s complaint quota early? :1rotfl:
No complaints just wasn’t going to spend close 30 dollars for plain cake when I can make one my self for 5 bucks it that, cheaper it I make my own frosting.:spoken:
Topspinmo
01-02-2025, 06:14 PM
Is $25.98 significantly more than a 9" double layer cake cost in January, 2024?
If all you wanted were hostess cup cakes why were you in the bakery aisle in the first place?
Two boxes of cake mix are sure to cost much less than $25.98.
Yak yaking yak. Yes mommy. :icon_hungry:
Topspinmo
01-02-2025, 10:34 PM
Have you found the carvel birthday cake?
The brand is a cult following, ice cream (not the best) cake, that’s been frozen along with icing. Cost $19 to $20 range until pandemic, then cake not available until 2023. Same cake this May $28.50 on sale from $32.
Cheesecake Factory used to make a chocolate million dollar cake. A slice is $17.
This one wasn’t an ice cream cake and wasn’t in freezer on display on table up front. I know the birthday cakes cost a lot more, this was plain two layer 9” round cake with dreamy looking vanilla frosting.
Cuervo
01-03-2025, 05:35 AM
I'm a sugar-holic, if that is actually a word.
Is this topic addressing inflation or the desire for pastry.
If it is inflation for those believing there is a magic cure, forget about it.
Candy bars when I was young were a nickel, they didn't reach the price they are today overnight.
Inflation is an ever-growing spinning wheel; price go up the demand for higher wages go up, higher wages the price of the product increases and so on and so on.
One day instead of that candy bar costing 5 cents it will end up being $50.
Unfortunately, I believe we all believe we deserve more either money or product, it's somewhat a form of greed.
JGregory
01-03-2025, 06:17 AM
Sorry you can't make a simple comment without getting jump on with both feet. I am sure others feel the same way as you but hesitate to say because of all the nasty comments. After a while this will end up as the grip page only. Happy new Year folks!
Sandy and Ed
01-03-2025, 06:28 AM
………amazing!!!!! All this sweet talk and not one comment about A1C or diabetics.
USOTR
01-03-2025, 06:30 AM
No flaming from me. We pass on allot of things, that have gone up. It's the American way to reward those businesses who offer a good value and avoid those who ask too much.
crash
01-03-2025, 07:17 AM
Have you found the carvel birthday cake?
The brand is a cult following, ice cream (not the best) cake, that’s been frozen along with icing. Cost $19 to $20 range until pandemic, then cake not available until 2023. Same cake this May $28.50 on sale from $32.
Cheesecake Factory used to make a chocolate million dollar cake. A slice is $17.
What happened to the old days when Marie shouted out LET THEM EAT CAKE.
coconutmama
01-03-2025, 07:24 AM
At Publix, I sometimes (a few times a year) get a SLICE of their chocolate fudge cake. It's a chocolate layer cake with chocolate fudge frosting between the layers and surrounding it. It's amazing, and worth the $5 indulgence a few times a year.
At Winn Dixie, I sometimes (a few times a year) get a SLICE of their carrot cake. Equally amazing, with a tangy cream cheese frosting, actual shredded carrots and if I remember right, it has crushed walnuts in it too. Worth the $4 indulgence a few times a year.
For anything else, I bake my own, using a Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines devil's food or vanilla cake mix, and my grandmother's corn starch chocolate frosting recipe (which turns out to be the recipe off the back of an Argo corn starch box, but she claimed it was hers. She also cheated at Gin Rummy.)
That’s hilarious. Thanks for my morning laugh.
My mother did the same thing with Toll House cookies off of the Nestles chocolate chip bag 😊
(She played Scrabble instead)
Shelbyh
01-03-2025, 07:37 AM
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
I’m not a hater but just wondering if you are just now being impacted by this runaway inflation?
wsachs
01-03-2025, 07:45 AM
At my local Dollar Tree, everything is now $1.25. January 20 can't come soon enough.
Since most everything in Dollar Tree and other Dollar stores come from China you'll be paying more than $1.25 after tariffs.
airstreamingypsy
01-03-2025, 08:12 AM
Sorry you can't make a simple comment without getting jump on with both feet. I am sure others feel the same way as you but hesitate to say because of all the nasty comments. After a while this will end up as the grip page only. Happy new Year folks!
LOL, you know the OP was griping right?
opinionist
01-03-2025, 08:14 AM
I noticed organic eggs for over $10 a dozen in the store.
People living paycheck to paycheck are in big trouble.
That is why I donate to the food bank to help people.
Topspinmo
01-03-2025, 08:22 AM
Then you will be able to add Tariff Tax to totals.
You mean the proposed tariff tax that hasn’t been negotiated yet. What even has increased 400% plus will go up little more if negotiations don’t pan out.
Two Bills
01-03-2025, 08:22 AM
What happened to the old days when Marie shouted out LET THEM EAT CAKE.
Cake is dangerous. She lost her head because of cake!
Two Bills
01-03-2025, 08:28 AM
You mean the proposed tariff tax that hasn’t been negotiated yet. What even has increased 400% plus will go up little more if negotiations don’t pan out.
Think you spelt 'ultimatums' wrong. :icon_wink:
Topspinmo
01-03-2025, 08:33 AM
LOL, you know the OP was griping right?
:cryin2:So, I pointed out inflation increase and its grip. I could have brought out the whole cake department but I didn’t, then threw it all in dumpster, just think of the good I could have done? :mmmm:. I have limitations especially when it come to money and effects on my weight. My temptations was over come after weighing the situation.
Topspinmo
01-03-2025, 08:34 AM
I’m not a hater but just wondering if you are just now being impacted by this runaway inflation?
Yes, I finely came out of house… :read:
Topspinmo
01-03-2025, 08:36 AM
Think you spelt 'ultimatums' wrong. :icon_wink:
Sometimes ultimatums what it takes to get fair and equal trade. :mornincoffee:
Topspinmo
01-03-2025, 08:41 AM
No complaints just wasn’t going to spend close 30 dollars for plain cake when I can make one my self for 5 bucks it that, cheaper it I make my own frosting.:spoken:
Second thought! Now if that was morel mushrooms I would have gladly paid. Morels are fit for kings :thumbup:. When you compare morel mushrooms to other mushrooms like comparing real orange Juice to tang or koolaid.
Mrfriendly
01-03-2025, 08:49 AM
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
I knew we were in economic peril when two buck Chuck wine at Trader Joe’s is now well over four dollars a bottle!!!
donfey
01-03-2025, 08:51 AM
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
If a dollar was worth a dollar in January 2021, (of course it wasn't,) in January 2025 it takes $1.22 to buy that one dollar item today. (Have you been to The Dollar Store lately? It's now the $1.25 Store.). That significant change took place over the last four years.
When inflation finally comes under control again, the value of that dollar won't increase. It'll still be the $1.25 Store, and that $20.49 cake will still be $25.00.
Nancy@Pinellas
01-03-2025, 09:11 AM
A Crumble cookie store is opening up on 466A. I can’t wait to hear the remarks abkht their pricing. In my opinion they're worth every penny.
Barkriver
01-03-2025, 09:35 AM
Have you found the carvel birthday cake?
The brand is a cult following, ice cream (not the best) cake, that’s been frozen along with icing. Cost $19 to $20 range until pandemic, then cake not available until 2023. Same cake this May $28.50 on sale from $32.
Cheesecake Factory used to make a chocolate million dollar cake. A slice is $17.
One of my nephews managed a Cheesecake Factory. The profit margin on their slices of cheesecake were always obscene!
Ptmcbriz
01-03-2025, 09:38 AM
I buy birthday cakes from the grocery bakery every year. I usually order them online, 3 layers, cream cheese frosting etc. I can’t remember them being below $25 for many many years. At lease 5-7 years or more. My requests usually run $30-$40 now. For Thanksgiving this year I bought an entire Cheesecake Factory cheesecake and it was $75. You apparently don’t shop much. It’s been this way even before the pandemic. .
OrangeBlossomBaby
01-03-2025, 10:16 AM
A Crumble cookie store is opening up on 466A. I can’t wait to hear the remarks abkht their pricing. In my opinion they're worth every penny.
They don't make normal semi-sweet chocolate chip cookies. Their M&M cookies have peanutbutter chips in them, and I hate peanutbutter on or in any confections. Also not a fan of frosting on any cookies at all, and not a fan of buttercream frosting, at all.
So - in my opinion they're worth less than nothing. If you gave them to me as a gift I'd either politely decline to accept them, or I'd accept them and give them to someone else as a gift, or throw them away. Depends on who the giver is.
FrostyBear
01-03-2025, 11:10 AM
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
You can save a lot by baking your own. A lot of bakeries use box mix, and the recipe on the back, but just substitute butter for the oil and add an extra egg.
Switter
01-03-2025, 11:33 AM
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
I went to a local grocery store here to pick up a fruit bowl for New Year's. It was maybe a 10 inch bowl with strawberries, cantaloupe, muskmelon, and watermelon. It was $18. A dozen eggs were $9.
This is why I go to Costco. Two dozen eggs are $7
fdpaq0580
01-03-2025, 12:00 PM
Inflation! It's frustrating, I know. But it is, sadly, like death and taxes, another normal part of life. The upward spiral is never ending. Looking back only makes it worse.
I remember big candy bars for a nickle. Coke machines that charged a dime. Gasoline for 19 cents a gallon with service (check oil and coolant and tire pressure and cleaning the windows for free). Staying at Motel 6 was $6.00! Hence, their name. (Thanks for leaving the light on, Tom Bodette).
Everything was cheaper! But the "old timers" still complained about Inflation. So, we let off a little steam, but solve nothing. If there is something we need or want, it's gonna cost more than it used too. ☹️☹️☹️😠🤬
fdpaq0580
01-03-2025, 12:19 PM
Do you seriously believe prices will go down?
A whole lot of folks believe a whole lot stuff. Much of what they believe makes no flippin' sense. Even absolute proof won't change their minds. When things don't work out as planned, they will have a myriad of reasons (excuses) why.
Hope for the best. Expect the worst. Try to deal with what comes. Good Luck!
retiredguy123
01-03-2025, 12:28 PM
I can remember that 60 years ago, most new golf balls cost about $1.25 each. Today, you can still buy a new regulation golf ball for about the same price. Go figure.
Caymus
01-03-2025, 12:31 PM
I can remember that 60 years ago, most new golf balls cost about $1.25 each. Today, you can still buy a new regulation golf ball for about the same price. Go figure.
Automation.
retiredguy123
01-03-2025, 12:35 PM
Automation.
Yes, but automation certainly hasn't kept the price of other golf equipment down.
Bill14564
01-03-2025, 12:38 PM
Yes, but automation certainly hasn't kept the price of other golf equipment down.
Isn't it funny how simple it is to come up with an answer.....then find out later the answer is not that simple?
Stu from NYC
01-03-2025, 12:43 PM
What happened to the old days when Marie shouted out LET THEM EAT CAKE.
Didnt end well for Marie as I recall.
Caymus
01-03-2025, 01:15 PM
Yes, but automation certainly hasn't kept the price of other golf equipment down.
You said golf balls. Some items benefit more from automation than others. I toured a golf ball factory in MA that showed the impact of automation in manufacturing over the decades.
Lea N
01-03-2025, 01:43 PM
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
It's been ages since I had a hostess cup cake. I forgot about them but always thought they were so good. It's best that I go back to forgetting them ... and the other cake too, at any price. :-)
Rainger99
01-03-2025, 01:52 PM
You apparently don’t shop much.
I don't think I have ever been to a Cheesecake Factory.
I just saw this online!
Cheesecake Factory 10-inch whole cheesecakes range from $64.95–$70.95, and 6-inch and 7-inch cheesecakes range from $28.95–$43.95. A 10-inch cheesecake can serve 12–15 people.
I would have had trouble buying that when I was working - now that I am retired, I clearly can't afford to spend that much on a cheesecake.
Two Bills
01-03-2025, 02:01 PM
I can remember that 60 years ago, most new golf balls cost about $1.25 each. Today, you can still buy a new regulation golf ball for about the same price. Go figure.
You were being royally ripped off in those days.
Most of the companies making golf balls 60 years ago, have since moved into plain cake making.
Much more profit!
retiredguy123
01-03-2025, 02:06 PM
You were being royally ripped off in those days.
Most of the companies making golf balls 60 years ago, have since moved into plain cake making.
Much more profit!
In those days, my dad and I would go golf ball hunting in the woods after hours. If we found a few new golf balls, we felt like we were rich.
asianthree
01-03-2025, 02:07 PM
I don't think I have ever been to a Cheesecake Factory.
I just saw this online!
Cheesecake Factory 10-inch whole cheesecakes range from $64.95–$70.95, and 6-inch and 7-inch cheesecakes range from $28.95–$43.95. A 10-inch cheesecake can serve 12–15 people.
I would have had trouble buying that when I was working - now that I am retired, I can't clearly can't afford to spend that much on a cheesecake.
Publix has the 6” in freezer for less. They also carry Juniors, for $14-18 6”. If one can’t travel to NYC for Juniors, then frozen is well worth it. It’s slightly thawed when we get home. I cut in half, return the other half to freezer. Thaw in fridge cut 4 equal pieces, with dental floss. Its very rich.
SHIBUMI
01-03-2025, 02:30 PM
If workers get 20$ an hour and the cake batter costs 4.00 then it's only 1.98$ in profit. Thats a pretty good deal! :oops:
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
dougawhite
01-03-2025, 03:45 PM
Have you found the carvel birthday cake?
The brand is a cult following, ice cream (not the best) cake, that’s been frozen along with icing. Cost $19 to $20 range until pandemic, then cake not available until 2023. Same cake this May $28.50 on sale from $32.
Cheesecake Factory used to make a chocolate million dollar cake. A slice is $17.
Try dq
dougawhite
01-03-2025, 03:48 PM
Didnt end well for Marie as I recall.
Crazy, she lost her head over a little cake, geesh...
Topspinmo
01-03-2025, 05:49 PM
I buy birthday cakes from the grocery bakery every year. I usually order them online, 3 layers, cream cheese frosting etc. I can’t remember them being below $25 for many many years. At lease 5-7 years or more. My requests usually run $30-$40 now. For Thanksgiving this year I bought an entire Cheesecake Factory cheesecake and it was $75. You apparently don’t shop much. It’s been this way even before the pandemic. .
You hit nail on head, I don’t shop much and when I do I don’t buy 25 dollar plus cakes or 10 dollar pound of bacon. Due to my frugalness I have lost 2 pounds last month. I usually buy cup cake for my birthday… :oops:
That way I don’t have bunch of cake to eat.:pepper2:
Topspinmo
01-03-2025, 05:57 PM
I can remember that 60 years ago, most new golf balls cost about $1.25 each. Today, you can still buy a new regulation golf ball for about the same price. Go figure.
Golf ball cheap compared to pickleball. Yes, imro don’t understand what makes plastic ball so high? Got to be 900% mark up? :boom:
Topspinmo
01-03-2025, 06:06 PM
That’s hilarious. Thanks for my morning laugh.
My mother did the same thing with Toll House cookies off of the Nestles chocolate chip bag 😊
(She played Scrabble instead)
IMO can’t be macadamia toll house cookies. I can NOT just eat ONE… course from my chocolate milk study they soak/wick up quickly. MMMMM mmmmm.:sing:
OrangeBlossomBaby
01-03-2025, 06:55 PM
I noticed organic eggs for over $10 a dozen in the store.
People living paycheck to paycheck are in big trouble.
That is why I donate to the food bank to help people.
What store is selling organic eggs for $10/dozen? I know Vitality overcharges for theirs at every store, but I haven't seen a $10 price tag for them. I can still get Happy or Handsome Eggs at Walmart for under $6.
But there's a lady with hens outside the Villages that I've gotten my last two dozen from, and she won't allow me to pay her for them. So I'm just sitting in a big bucket full of WIN.
OrangeBlossomBaby
01-03-2025, 07:04 PM
I don't think I have ever been to a Cheesecake Factory.
I just saw this online!
Cheesecake Factory 10-inch whole cheesecakes range from $64.95–$70.95, and 6-inch and 7-inch cheesecakes range from $28.95–$43.95. A 10-inch cheesecake can serve 12–15 people.
I would have had trouble buying that when I was working - now that I am retired, I clearly can't afford to spend that much on a cheesecake.
You know, you can get a Cheesecake Factory 6" cheesecake from Publix for $17, and you don't have to wait for delivery or drive far to get it.
fdpaq0580
01-03-2025, 11:44 PM
What store is selling organic eggs for $10/dozen? I know Vitality overcharges for theirs at every store, but I haven't seen a $10 price tag for them. I can still get Happy or Handsome Eggs at Walmart for under $6.
But there's a lady with hens outside the Villages that I've gotten my last two dozen from, and she won't allow me to pay her for them. So I'm just sitting in a big bucket full of WIN.
What I want to know is, what store is selling inorganic eggs? I'll be sure not to shop there.
Sabella
01-04-2025, 06:37 AM
How about all the items we buy in the grocery store that have gone up in reality 20 to 50%in price and then the companies get away with downsizing and making the packages smaller? isn’t this a form of price gouging ?
Kelevision
01-04-2025, 06:38 AM
Was thinking about treat at local store other day (won’t name store but obvious) cake caught my eye, nice 9” double layer cream cheese frosting looked might good till I seen price.
The 25 dollar 9” double layer plain cake nothing fancy. Actually 25.98 plus tax makes it close to 30 bucks.
Sorry I don’t need 25 dollar plain cake. When back brought me generic hostess cup cake that satisfied my craving. Sure I get some of usual comments. Ok flame away. :crap2:
You know all Publix prices are different in different stores. Yes, they too price gouge. They already have higher prices than other stores to begin. There were different prices at Magnolia Plaza than Lake Deaton Plaza. I only go there now in a pinch.
swooner
01-04-2025, 06:57 AM
Why not just don't buy it rather than making an issue of it.
retiredguy123
01-04-2025, 07:04 AM
Why not just don't buy it rather than making an issue of it.
I agree. And, the term "price gouging" is way overused. Google it.
Byte1
01-04-2025, 07:38 AM
Interesting how some folks seem offended by someone making an off hand complaint about inflation. Just saying. It must be quite nice that some are wealthy enough that inflation doesn't have any effect on them. I applaud their achievement.
As for worrying about one's healthy diet in their senior years, it does seem a bit late. Also, just saying. I once asked my old man (when he was in his 90's) that was starting to have heart problems if he would have changed his diet and eat more healthy early in life, if he would have known how it would affect him now. He said "NO! Why would I live a less enjoyable lifestyle just to give me ten more years of miserable life?" He was a meat and potatoes man and drank a Wild Turkey every evening before bedtime. He left this world on his own terms. The day before he passed away, he told me that he was ready to go. He left this world satisfied and content. I am also a meat and potatoes guy, but I am really partial to a pepperoni and Italian sausage pizza. If I had to make a choice of only eating one item the rest of my life, it would be pizza. If I only live until I make it to my 90's, I too will be satisfied. Fifteen more years to my ultimate retirement? I bet inflation is also a cause of hypertension........maybe?
Do you think that the next four years will be better than the last four years? I'm willing to bet on it. I doubt that it will get any worse.
asianthree
01-04-2025, 07:39 AM
Try dq
I don’t buy ice cream or cake at any grocery, or fast food place, too much additives and preservatives.
Instead I have a high end sorbet and ice cream maker. My cake is from scratch. I have Juniors recipes, so I can control what goes into my cheesecake. In a pinch for unexpected company I will buy them a frozen Juniors from Publix
fdpaq0580
01-04-2025, 07:45 AM
Why not just don't buy it rather than making an issue of it.
Misery loves company?
Byte1
01-04-2025, 07:47 AM
I don’t buy ice cream or cake at any grocery, or fast food place, too much additives and preservatives.
Instead I have a high end sorbet and ice cream maker. My cake is from scratch. I have Juniors recipes, so I can control what goes into my cheesecake. In a pinch for unexpected company I will buy them a frozen Juniors from Publix
I've never noticed a difference in the taste of cake or ice cream with or without additives and preservatives. Guess I am lucky, I save money. Just like I haven't noticed any difference by purchasing "organic" products. I may not live to 100yrs, but at least I save time when shopping. :thumbup:
Remembergoldenrule
01-04-2025, 07:56 AM
Get slice of cake from Walmart. Craving solved with delicious cake and no leftover to temp you to keep eating. Second option buy cake mix make cupcakes. Freeze ones you don’t want to eat for later and have frosting ready to ice when want snack.
asianthree
01-04-2025, 07:59 AM
I've never noticed a difference in the taste of cake or ice cream with or without additives and preservatives. Guess I am lucky, I save money. Just like I haven't noticed any difference by purchasing "organic" products. I may not live to 100yrs, but at least I save time when shopping. :thumbup:
Never entered a grocery until mid 20s, and that was more inquisitive than shopping. I only drink raw milk while we are at the farm, otherwise I do without. Our eggs come from a local farm here. We still drive up to family farm for our beef, chicken pork. Then shop their pantry for canning fruit and veggies.
My whole life Organic definition never existed, it was just from our land. For 60 years i never had processed food on our table. If we eat out which is rare, it causes issues from the preservatives, for days. If you were raised with only processed food, it’s a little late to change now. Our food cost is probably half of any grocery.
Topspinmo
01-04-2025, 09:25 AM
Why not just don't buy it rather than making an issue of it.
I like giving some reason to post. And I didn’t buy it, no issues,. if I don’t post stuff some have no reason to post. Posts helps out free site that allows members. That way we don’t have to pay to post our Bull ____ . Advertising paying for our frivolous posts. Thanks for helping out.:highfive:
elenG
01-04-2025, 09:52 AM
What is wrong with someone stating a fact about the cost of something? It doesn’t mean you are complaining. It’s a fact and I agree prices are way too high!
Two Bills
01-04-2025, 10:09 AM
What is wrong with someone stating a fact about the cost of something? It doesn’t mean you are complaining. It’s a fact and I agree prices are way too high!
For every generation back to the year dot, prices were always too high, but somehow we survive!
Two Bills
01-04-2025, 10:16 AM
By the way, it's price rises driving up inflation, not inflation driving up prices, as many posters seem to infer.
Topspinmo
01-04-2025, 11:14 AM
For every generation back to the year dot, prices were always too high, but somehow we survive!
No, some just couldn’t afford the prices then and today. :eclipsee_gold_cup:
OrangeBlossomBaby
01-04-2025, 06:03 PM
Never entered a grocery until mid 20s, and that was more inquisitive than shopping. I only drink raw milk while we are at the farm, otherwise I do without. Our eggs come from a local farm here. We still drive up to family farm for our beef, chicken pork. Then shop their pantry for canning fruit and veggies.
My whole life Organic definition never existed, it was just from our land. For 60 years i never had processed food on our table. If we eat out which is rare, it causes issues from the preservatives, for days. If you were raised with only processed food, it’s a little late to change now. Our food cost is probably half of any grocery.
Erm - where did you get your toilet paper from? Laundry detergent? Household cleaners, scrub brushes, bar soap, toothpaste?
Topspinmo
01-04-2025, 06:19 PM
Erm - where did you get your toilet paper from? Laundry detergent? Household cleaners, scrub brushes, bar soap, toothpaste?
Maybe used nettles leaves (joke for use that know what nettles are).:22yikes:
Urtica dioica - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urtica_dioica)
asianthree
01-04-2025, 06:38 PM
Erm - where did you get your toilet paper from? Laundry detergent? Household cleaners, scrub brushes, bar soap, toothpaste?
It is hard for the many who grew up with commercial food and products to understand that one can do without, additives, and preservatives. Mine is out of necessity. It’s not that hard to have healthy food without exposure to pesticides.
I don’t use commercial cleaners, most of which is a lot of water. I am allergic to most soaps and laundry detergent. But i have friends who make soap, laundry detergent, moisturizer, paraffin infused with herbs and flowers, are kind to my skin. I can make them myself, but why. We grew up on baking soda and peroxide. But I do get Toms at TJ’s
I am anaphylactic to the only flu vaccine, I received over 25 years ago. Same with penicillin, most antibiotics. I rarely am ill with common cold, flu, or childhood issues, stay covid free for the 2 years even with exposure 12+ hours a day sometimes 7 days a week.
However if I am feeling a little off, I have herbs and tinctures that I learned to make from my Native American grandfather. anything that I can’t fix we have the family multi gen shamans. I do have a rare condition with no cure, that I have sadly passed to 2 of my 3 grandchildren.
margaretmattson
01-05-2025, 01:16 AM
You hit nail on head, I don’t shop much and when I do I don’t buy 25 dollar plus cakes or 10 dollar pound of bacon. Due to my frugalness I have lost 2 pounds last month. I usually buy cup cake for my birthday… :oops:
That way I don’t have bunch of cake to eat.:pepper2:Walmart has 5 inch (2 layer frosted) cakes in several flavors for $5.98. It will serve 4. Quite tasty!
Topspinmo
01-05-2025, 07:52 AM
Walmart has 5 inch (2 layer frosted) cakes in several flavors for $5.98. It will serve 4. Quite tasty!
That would be hard to make at home for 5 dollars. Definitely blue light special…..:thumbup: hum, am I getting my specials mixed up?
margaretmattson
01-05-2025, 08:56 AM
That would be hard to make at home for 5 dollars. Definitely blue light special…..:thumbup: hum, am I getting my specials mixed up?In an earlier post, you stated you do not shop much. I smiled when I read your blue light special comment. That was the 1980's! Today, companies are competing to become a global force. Many of their brands are superior to namebrand items. Walmart is no exception. It's time you get back out in the world, my friend. Things are quite a bit different than the 1980's.
I believe you will find the cake in the Walmart Bakery is much better than the Hostess you settled for. Similar prices but quality much different.
Topspinmo
01-05-2025, 10:22 AM
In an earlier post, you stated you do not shop much. I smiled when I read your blue light special comment. That was the 1980's! Today, companies are competing to become a global force. Many of their brands are superior to namebrand items. Walmart is no exception. It's time you get back out in the world, my friend. Things are quite a bit different than the 1980's.
I believe you will find the cake in the Walmart Bakery is much better than the Hostess you settled for. Similar prices but quality much different.
You caught that:wave: I remember that being Kmart special? :22yikes:
TVTVTV
01-05-2025, 01:55 PM
I noticed organic eggs for over $10 a dozen in the store.
People living paycheck to paycheck are in big trouble.
That is why I donate to the food bank to help people.
And pay attention to the vehicles many of them drive to get the food pantry handouts (or holiday donations)...many nicer and newer than mine. Some don't need it.
JMintzer
01-05-2025, 04:32 PM
I agree. And, the term "price gouging" is way overused. Google it.
They keep using that word... I don't think it means what they think it means...
(with apologies to Inigo Montoya)
Stu from NYC
01-05-2025, 04:52 PM
You caught that:wave: I remember that being Kmart special? :22yikes:
When was kmart special?
Topspinmo
01-05-2025, 05:04 PM
When was kmart special? back in 1967 long before Walmart scam.
Stu from NYC
01-05-2025, 07:53 PM
back in 1967 long before Walmart scam.
OK a bit before we would have gone to stores like that.
Always thought kmart was an incredibly poorly run store. When it took over Sears knew it would be the death knell.
Villageshooter
01-05-2025, 08:01 PM
………amazing!!!!! All this sweet talk and not one comment about A1C or diabetics.
with ozempic no worries about a1c, 12.8 to 5.5 ,
OrangeBlossomBaby
01-05-2025, 08:19 PM
In an earlier post, you stated you do not shop much. I smiled when I read your blue light special comment. That was the 1980's! Today, companies are competing to become a global force. Many of their brands are superior to namebrand items. Walmart is no exception. It's time you get back out in the world, my friend. Things are quite a bit different than the 1980's.
I believe you will find the cake in the Walmart Bakery is much better than the Hostess you settled for. Similar prices but quality much different.
I love that they have those mini-pies for something like $1.25 each. My favorite is the pecan. I tilt it out of the little tin onto a plate, and nuke it for 15 seconds to heat it up. Instant dessert, dirt-cheap, and because it's in miniature, it's mostly pecans. I need to not keep that much sweetness in the house so I just pick up one, maybe two, every couple of months.
Topspinmo
01-05-2025, 09:43 PM
OK a bit before we would have gone to stores like that.
Always thought kmart was an incredibly poorly run store. When it took over Sears knew it would be the death knell.
Kmart been on death spiral since early 80’s in early 60s it was king of big box stores. I remember Wilco couple more trying to cut in but didn’t last long in my area. Kmart was competing with Sears, Wards, and Penny’s in my area undercut them with cheap imports just like Walmart now. I thought the guy that brought Kmart brought Sears and drove both in ground. Wonder if there any Sears or big K left?
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