Killer Combo of High Gas, Food Prices...

This from Consumer Nation- tracking the pulse of America's spenders- by Christina Berk. We know the price of gasoline has been rising. But with the huge events in the Middle East, we might soon see gas prices moderate but with energy costs over 6% of consumer's spending, energy takes a big bite out of our disposable spending. Fewer trips to the grocery store by having a plan (list) and less driving to eat out can save. Plus food costs have gone up 6.5% since the beginning of January. Why are food costs going up the most in a generation? There is more world-wide demand for food from a growing middle class in areas such as Chinia. By banding together we can defeat this Killer Combo. Now is the time to work on your cooking and meal-planning skills. Cook for your family and recruit other cooking co-op families. As Patrick Henry said, " We must fight." Fight for that time to enjoy your own home-cooking.