I did my grocery this morning - and check this out!Can't imagine how prices have increased tremendously over the years. I used to allocate RM 50 for grocery per week. Now, the total expenditure can easily reach RM 80. The prices of items for a decent family meal have nearly doubled! Let's take fish which we take everyday, as an example.
Selar (my simple favourite) used to be only RM 6 is now RM 11 per kilo. I very seldom buy Bawal, and it is now RM 18 per kilo. At this price, I might as well buy prawns, crabs or squids, which used to be 'the' luxurious tems on the dinner table. Hah! Even eggs are expensive. Are we heading for inflation, or what?
My family will eat merely to fulfill the food pyramid. YES! Other than that, we've decided that we may feel the pinch so much if we depend excessively on our staple food - rice. So, it's about time to appreciate bread and butter...ha.ha. Good way to go watch our diet, too.