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Old 08-05-2006, 06:08 PM
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Default Re: Buying organic vs. saving $$

I will only buy natural, hormone-free, anti-biotic free meat, which means a good sale on burger is $3/lb. We just don't use a ton of meat anymore, I can't remember the last time I had a "piece" of meat. And I did break down and buy a conventional turkey tenderloin.

I have a stockpile of Stonyfield Farms and Organic Valley coupons so on a super doubles week I get milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, cream cheese, etc. cheaper than I would a conventional product.

With Santa Cruz coupons, I've gotten FREE lemonade and applesauce.

I will only buy organic berries and spinach, but I go with whatever is cheaper for the rest of my produce.

Since I buy grains in bulk, organic and conventional are about the same, and conventionals are more expensive if they are not bulk due to packaging.

Mainly, I keep my foods simple and cook from scratch (and I mean, scratch, no canned soup or premade biscuits for me). DH and I spend less than $100 on food and $20 of that is for breakfast out at the organic diner.
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