My Favorite Addiction

[Wendel]

Coffee has gone up $2.00 a bag over here.  The thought of not being able to afford my favorite vice anymore is making me a little cranky.  And I'm sure the crankiness will increase as my level of caffeination decreases.  

Are the rising prices making you rethink any of your buying practices yet?

[d's girl]

hey! who are you calling a spendthrift, you little.... little.... spendthrift calling person?!?!

first - what coffee do you buy for $8/bag AND smarty breeches - is your "bag" a lb, or less than a lb?

If it's less than 12 oz. MY coffee is a better value. 

second - good going on the Aldi; I'll have to check that out.

[Quinn]

I buy a pound of Caribou coffee for $7.89.

And definitely check out Aldi. I was hesitant at first, but now am glad I tried.

[d's girl]

Okay, I'll try Caribou. I don't like their coffee in their shops, it's not strong enough for me.

But I buy Starbucks coffee to make at home & I don't like their coffee in their shops, either-

I refer to it as "Starburnt". Their espresso roast, made as coffee in a french press is delicious at my house, however. '-)

[Wendel]

I think it's how they prepare it because when I brew my Starbucks coffee it doesn't have that burnt flavor to it.

[Wendel]

You freeze your coffee???   :O

[d's girl]

nope. Actually, freezing it will strip the beans of some of their oil, making it less flavorsome. That's an old and inaccurate practice. Sealed airtight in a container that doesn't allow light in, stored at room temperature is the way to go.

[Bob Stepp]

Is the meat really good from Aldi's?  A new one just opened near me.....haven't been there yet.

[Quinn]

The selection of steak is never very good so I've never had that, but the chicken is good and the pork chops are delish!

[Wendel]

I'm getting tired of chicken already.  I LOVE a nice, juicy, tender, steak.

[caseyjo]

Buying craft supplies..I love to shop at Joanns & Michaels, but  am thinking more & more of using good stuff  I find on the sides of the road. I got a big surprise when I saw old yellow newspaper sticking out on a container by the side of the road for pick-up..Had my friend back up because I figured  old newpaper would come in handy for a craft project. I got out of the car & there was something packed inside of the paper which was dated 2001....It was colored glass textured louvers in 3 different colors.....I could make some really pretty wind-chimes maybe.

[Wendel]

I love those kinds of finds.  One person's trash being someone else's treasure and all that :-)

[CestLaVie]

Cutting down on music outings... not trying hard enough though (just bought tickets for 4 concerts)... At least I don't have to drive and park at most of those events.

 

As for cutting coffee out? Just can't... something else will have to give...