Tag Archives: food shortage

School Lunches Getting More Expensive

And now, here is another casualty of the rising food prices, the school lunch. I have to tell you that I am getting tired of mentioning rising food prices, but there is just no way around it. The fact that food is getting so much more expensive and rising so quickly affects almost everything related to the frugal lifestyle. So bear with me as I bring you another important article related to expensive food. With food prices getting so high, I’ve been considering allowing my son to buy more school lunches instead of packing them from home. This is because … Continue reading →

The Price of Rice Up 70 Percent

There is more bad news in terms of food prices. Some types of rice have soared in price and analysts are predicting a possible world shortage. There are at least two large chain stores that are limiting the sale of rice. Read on, so you can be informed and prepared. I am a big advocate in using rice in meals. It has always been a big staple of economical cooking. Rice goes with so many other foods, and it can be used as a filler to stretch out meals. You can even use it in deserts. With prices on other … Continue reading →