tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post5011385431278596477..comments2024-01-11T22:42:27.863+11:00Comments on Matron Down Under: That's a whole lotta cream cheese: A study in contrastsAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07969357513275063157noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-50200594885859989512009-12-13T06:17:10.463+11:002009-12-13T06:17:10.463+11:00My boys have pretty much gotten to the point where...My boys have pretty much gotten to the point where they will not eat meat without catsup on it. I am amazed at how quickly we go through a bottle, since neither my husband nor I will touch the stuff.The Mommy Blawgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089652068368856212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-82678150626654341312009-12-12T01:44:43.682+11:002009-12-12T01:44:43.682+11:00"of which I are one"--you rock."of which I are one"--you rock.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346270516836690158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-59262973628017313422009-12-04T19:36:18.528+11:002009-12-04T19:36:18.528+11:00WOW...that's a HUGE bottle of Mayo. I was kind...WOW...that's a HUGE bottle of Mayo. I was kind of shocked at the expense of food here, for what little there is. I think I'd die if I went into Costco again!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596650736290691630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-43646096557399927502009-12-04T16:59:31.300+11:002009-12-04T16:59:31.300+11:00What a great post. What's interesting to me, ...What a great post. What's interesting to me, particularly with the mayo, is that if you can go through that much mayo before it expires, then there is something seriously wrong with your diet, and if you can't, then you really aren't saving money. My mom tried to convince me to buy these enormous bags of coffee at Costco-- they're like 5 lbs of coffee and that's the smallest size. There is something so wrong with these bulk stores!<br /><br />Welcome to Cali!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220334396409452136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-17394202062263563632009-12-04T15:45:38.530+11:002009-12-04T15:45:38.530+11:00And to add to your post if I may... whenever we we...And to add to your post if I may... whenever we went to the US we couldn't get over the size of ya'll's (see I'm catching on) plates and glasses! how in the world does one drink and eat so much!Joyfulmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888086629467112175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-33956875490253234162009-12-04T10:07:29.038+11:002009-12-04T10:07:29.038+11:00Okay, did you mean to say jiggle instead of giggle...Okay, did you mean to say jiggle instead of giggle at the mayo? :) Kidding! <br /><br />See you soon!!!!Julie Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992059576786528788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-65079719808018752702009-12-04T09:42:04.598+11:002009-12-04T09:42:04.598+11:00I know how you feel, when I go home to the UK I wa...I know how you feel, when I go home to the UK I wander round Sainsburys and Tescos like some refugee. The aisles are so wide! the choice! how cheap it all is! Still, I love the quality of the fruit and vegetables and a tray of mangoes for $30 seems like a good buyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-87295152085978092912009-12-04T05:11:29.498+11:002009-12-04T05:11:29.498+11:00I am one of those people who loves Costco, so I ca...I am one of those people who loves Costco, so I can empathize with Jason. They sell chicken tenderloins there for $2.49 a pound. That is some cheap chicken (and it is really good quality). Of course, it comes in a huge quantity, but we just freeze it. Now the mayo does make me laugh...I hope only restaurants buy in that quantity. <br /><br />Safe travels to the States! I know you are excited.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726722609133711568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-22215936451437577722009-12-04T04:44:31.355+11:002009-12-04T04:44:31.355+11:00OMG, I totally name-checked Costco in my post toda...OMG, I totally name-checked Costco in my post today.<br /><br />And I should blog about that "specialty American food" store in your mall! Remember the can of Libby pumpkin that was like $12?!?<br /><br />Awesome post, this never loses interest. And bless Jason's heart.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517252487552392654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-72289315023034536842009-12-04T00:56:40.434+11:002009-12-04T00:56:40.434+11:00Very funny post, Amy ! When we were in Oz, I was c...Very funny post, Amy ! When we were in Oz, I was constantly surprised by the prices. But like you said, eventually you get used to it because you have to buy the stuff you need. I laughed at Costco being Jason's Happy Place. When you come to the U.S., I promise you there will be forays to Target( and any other place you have a hankering to go.)delainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519073646760104147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-40012571588208736002009-12-04T00:45:37.285+11:002009-12-04T00:45:37.285+11:00I think the ethics around food are pretty substant...I think the ethics around food are pretty substantial...I think this especially if we have an understanding of God being revealed in the breaking of bread. I do my best to support ethical food practices, local and sustainable, etc. But man, eating ethically is seriously expensive! And so I fail a lot. All this to say I will not be purchasing Costco's gallon of mayo any time soon! <br /><br />Also, I cannot stalk you in Australia, but I can (and very may will) stalk you in NC. So there. :)Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473089111839212328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897882981515430685.post-20041867018988084302009-12-04T00:02:34.240+11:002009-12-04T00:02:34.240+11:00I think it was an interesting post! I love talkin...I think it was an interesting post! I love talking food prices. See, if you were here and did the Black Friday thing at Target, the 40# TV was about $500. This is why some people I know left the house at 2:30 a.m. and never went to bed (not me I left at 4:45).<br />I remember when my kids were smaller we did go thru a lot of ketchup. Now it seems it's mayonnaise.<br />What are you going to smuggle back to Austrailia?Michele Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030846420862437581noreply@blogger.com