hikerchick
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Well, here is the thing- I can make macaroni and cheese from scratch - I use two 8 oz blocks of extra sharp cheddar; plus some milk, some butter, cayenne pepper, of course; and a box of whole wheat elbows.
The elbows alone cost more than a box of store brand macaroni and cheese. You can't compare for quality and nutrition; but sadly, the store brand stuff is all that some people can afford. I can afford to pay more for fresh produce, pastured beef, organic eggs , etc. Not everyone can.
I think sometimes the prepared foods are cheaper because they are not really food.
The elbows alone cost more than a box of store brand macaroni and cheese. You can't compare for quality and nutrition; but sadly, the store brand stuff is all that some people can afford. I can afford to pay more for fresh produce, pastured beef, organic eggs , etc. Not everyone can.
I think sometimes the prepared foods are cheaper because they are not really food.