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Prices keep climbing, so I’m trying to pick my battles in the supermarket. Which items do you refuse to cheap out on, and why? Taste, health, longevity, peace of mind… I’d love to hear what’s worth the few extra dollars for you.

For me, it’s honey from local beekeepers—supermarket brands locally are known to sell fake or adulterated sugar syrup as honey.

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[–] rauls5@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 day ago

Nice try, Kroger.

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I will add that I’ve yet to find a decent tasting store brand soda or sparkling water. I have no idea why it’s so difficult for them to get the flavoring right.

[–] count_dongulus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Kroger diet cola. It's better than diet coke. Always fucking out of stock though around me.

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[–] Oka@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Silverware

The cheap metals taste like a magnet, have rough edges, and lose their appearance after a few washes

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

There’s plenty of good used stainless flatware out there. Older stuff found at estate sales is frequently better quality and cheaper than buying new at department stores.

[–] cygnosis@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Huy Fong Sriracha. Just don't even bother buying any other bottle of "sriracha" sauce. It's not worth it. Your disappointment will be immeasurable and your day will be ruined.

[–] tal@lemmy.today 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

While I also like Huy Fong Sriracha and was delighted when I first ran into it, I believe I remember reading about them changing the recipe at some point.

EDIT: Oh, sounds like they didn't change the recipe intentionally, but at least the first batch they had after they had a fight with their pepper supplier tasted somewhat differently. I assume that they're aiming to keep the flavor the same.

[–] Codilingus@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

I've had a Sriracha from Yellow Bird that was absolutely amazing, they added in a little bit of agave, probably my top pick now.

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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just had some of the worst “store brand” honey mustard. How do you mess that up? Tasted like they watered it down by adding extra vinegar. Watery. Gross tasting. Lesson Learned.

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[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

La Tourangelle Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It’s my favorite.

Pasta made in Italy. (A recent ex-girlfriend converted me)

If you absolutely positively have to have a bottle of soda, then probably go with the Mexican Coke over anything made in America.

[–] cfi@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Theres a lot of craft soda or smaller soda worth your time. Also Fever Tree is fantastic for mixers/fizzy drinks

Forgot about this. Empire soda from Bristol, RI is the bomb.

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