Do You Purchase Generic Brands?

[Max'sMommy]

We buy generic whenever it is cheaper- except for two things-
mac and cheese HAS to be Kraft
Cola HAS to be Coke!

[Fern]

I always buy generic when avaiilable.

Having spent a career in marketing, i can tell you that the slick ads and nice packaging has nothingn to do with quality. Quality will vary, of course, but that's something you should judge by taste, not be appearances of the package.

[fultron]

I have no problems with most generics, but there are a few brands I'm loyal too...

Coca Cola
Heinz Ketchup
Hellman's Mayo

[pennywise]

I cannot think of a brand I have to buy because it is better. We do not drink soda (God did not make it, He made water - that is what our body needs, only what God gave us). We do have coffee and tea. Milk too.

[Denvergirlie]

I do a few items generic, but not many. Butter and cream cheese are the only two things I can think of off hand.

[Aleta]

I buy mostly generic, although there are a few items because of taste that I won't trade off for. I had tried my grocer's softened cream cheese with chives and onions and found it to not taste as good as the more national brand did. You have to try the products.

There are some generic products that don't make a difference especially if you are cooking with them, such as tomatoes, etc.