An Amazing Bulk Food Haul For $250

When it comes to saving money and lowering your food bills, nothing beats buying in bulk. In this video I show you and amazing bulk food haul for $350 and give you ideas on how you can track food price trends and always get the best price. This was a huge grocery haul on a budget!
Contrary to popular opinion, you don't need to have a large family to stock up on bulk pantry staples. Even small families can benefit from lower prices and have a fully-stocked pantry when they split large bags of oats, rice, and beans with friends and neighbors.
Whether your goal is to learn how to not go grocery shopping as often or creating a prepper pantry, you can use my tips to become more self-sufficient and save money on food for your family.
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[@UndertheMedian]

A viewer asked for the split pea soup recipe. Here is the one I use - minus the cabbage. simple-veganista.com/split-pea-soup/

[@dianeharmon106]

Peppermint Chocolate coffee

[@victorwadsworth821]

I just bought a bunch of those small marked down carrots, carrots & peas sound good.

[@nataliethomas1502]

Peppermint mocha

[@riotayler7369]

I really enjoy your program keep it up job well d0ne thankyou so much

[@beccascraps8141]

i love your approach, instead of whining about how everything is so expensive, you do some sourcing! AWESOME! i'm inspired!!

[@cynthiamyers4265]

We're only a household of two, but we still buy a lot of things in bulk like this -- beans, rice, flour, popcorn, oatmeal, etc. As long as you store it correctly and buy things you know you will eat, it can save you a LOT of money.

[@UndertheMedian]

We have been amazed at how much buying in bulk has actually saved us.

[@Luvstravelandgroceries]

Same

[@samanthabalmaceda221]

I just bought white rice in bulk and also bought some flour. I have brand new food grade buckets with gamma lids and also picked up oxygen absorbers. I dont want to deal with the mylar bags and sealing them and etc. so, how do you store yours? Really wanted to pour rice directly into bucket and toss in an oxygen absorber. ???

[@UndertheMedian]

@@samanthabalmaceda221 , we would not probably be considered proper preppers. We have always stocked food for 2-3 months, not for years. So, here's how I do it. I like to have the food in smaller packages. I divide the food up into 1-gallon storage bags. Then, the bags are placed into the buckets. We don't use the oxygen absorbers. I think the oxygen absorbers are good for longer term storage.

[@naty1012]

Same

[@jenniferduncan4490]

Amen, junk is necessary at times.

[@1jmass]

This was quite informative. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Although this will not relate to all of your viewers, I want to make a suggestion. I am a 68 year old widow with MS. I am not looking for sympathy, but it does help explain my suggestion, because MS, or at least my type, causes me to have ups and downs as far as mobility is concerned. Going into a store is a very rare thing, but fortunately there is grocery pick up and/or delivery in my area. Unfortunately not everyone can take advantage of this service or it is not available near them. The point I am finally getting to is there are many folks around us who are not able to benefit from your helpful ideas. Due to mobility, finance, location, or other issues, they cannot take advantage of shopping around for the best values. Buying in bulk would generally end in wasted food no matter how well it is stored. Lifting those bags is not possible. You mentioned sharing cream of wheat, for example, with your sons. What about looking around your neighborhood to see if there are folks in similar situations who could “shop your pantry”. If you buy 50 lbs of rice, flour, oatmeal, for example, figure your price per pound and sell a few pounds to them. For folks who do not have discount stores in their area, many regular grocery stores sell staple items in 25 lb bags. This would also work. This suggestion is for anyone who is interested and able to carry it out. Maybe put a post in your neighborhood newsletter and see what response you get. Again this is just an idea I wanted to share.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

I wish more people would pay attention to your lessons. Broken down in smaller sizes & stored properly, food could be secured for a low cost.

[@reginagosse417]

Some day, everyone will have no choice due to extremely high food prices. But we, who do follow her great advice benefit from it!

[@UndertheMedian]

I think it's a learning curve. I've taken a lot of baby steps in 33 years as I've learned about new strategies. I think the pandemic gave people a wake up call as far as pantries are concerned and the importance of keeping them fully stocked.

[@caziontherise]

Those pretzel rods are a gift for a kid's birthday party for the kids to take home. You can drizzle a little chocolate on them and wrap them individually and everybody gets two.

[@UndertheMedian]

Yes! We sometimes make them for Christmas. They make easy Christmas gifts.

[@rennsea5865]

I work in food manufacturing. The rolled oats price isn't far from what I pay for bulk [in thousands of pounds]. You got a great deal!

[@beckyjohnson3153]

We often find Amish popcorn in our area to be inexpensive. I love to grind popcorn in my grain grinder for pop-cornbread, polenta, and whatever else I need cornmeal for. I also feel that it doesn’t have the same risk for molds that can sometimes be present in other bulk purchased dried corn for those who are sensitive to such things.

[@kathleensigmon1085]

I’m here and ready! You’re both so inspiring and uplifting 💜

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Kathleen!

[@robinmeier6048]

Can you show us what you do with all the Lentils? Recipe ideas? Thanks!

[@kadi_o]

Plain latte. I'm with Larry - I'm not a fan of peppermint either.

[@victorwadsworth821]

ditto

[@victorwadsworth821]

The cool mint chocolate peppermint patties are OK.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program

[@lisefrydenlund4147]

Me too, I'm with Larry

[@jill1452]

I think I vote the original latte... sorry. 🤪 Can’t believe you got these with oat milk... so awesome!

[@larryware1]

Yeah! They were really good. I drank the last of mine tonight!

[@UndertheMedian]

Jill, I was so excited. We can never find them made with plant-based milk - at least not at a price we can afford.

[@motorcyclehair]

Major win! Wooo Woo. I love the chiming in Larry does lol My husband would totally do that too. You guys are the best!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks, Di. I actually love it when Larry chimes in from behind the camera.

[@julies3223]

Can’t go wrong with peppermint mocha! 😋

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program

[@jonnaborosky8836]

What a great haul! It sounds like a terrific place to shop! I got my vintage dresses out, too, recently...to see which I can still wear and what I can do with the fabric if others. Some I'll turn into table runners, placemats and napkins. A couple I'll use to re-cover a couple of footstools. One I'll turn into a winter slip because it'll be warm. And some will be turned into scarves. My favorite oversized tops I keep as fabric to make baby and toddler clothes for little great-nieces and nephews. I also have a lot of denim scraps and pieces I patchwork and line with fleece for baby and toddler clothes, and baby blankets for the winter. I hope to quilt even the scraps of that. My grandparents raised their children during the great depression, so my parents were small children during the great depression and teenagers during WW11. It's in my bones to make something out of nothing...I just about have to! Love to both you and Larry and thanks for sharing so much of yourselves with us. God love you and bless you! ❤

[@elainebaird2091]

Okay, Hope, I did the math!! On July 20th I bought Aldi's Millville Old Fashioned Oats, $2.45 a 42 oz box, this comes to $0.06 per oz. The Amish Store 50 lb bag (800 oz) at $28.50 comes to $0.04 per oz! So I guess it just depends on how much storage space you have. There's just the two of us, plus I bake oatmeal cookies occasionally, so I think we'll stick with Aldi's. Love your show!!!!

[@UndertheMedian]

Hey, thanks for doing the math! I appreciate it. You make a valid point. We are going to do a follow up video where we open it up the whole idea of rising food prices and bulk buying for some discussion and answer some viewer questions.

[@rubysummit7781]

Apricot puree would be good to flavor plain oatmeal or to sweeten smoothies

[@vanessavanderkramer6588]

Sorry Hope, but I’m with Larry on the latte. I love coffee, chocolate and peppermint but not altogether. Food has gone up a bit in England too and we have a few problems with transporting food as many truck drivers have returned to their home countries since the UK left the EU. Also the need to self isolate due to COVID is affecting the flow of groceries and produce so there are items missing from shelves in supermarkets. I’d love to see you do an episode on clothing. How you shop, deciding what to buy, etc. I did see the one with Larry’s shoe problems. :-)

[@UndertheMedian]

There has been some interesting talk in the US about how crops are faring this season and if low crop yields will affect the prices by the end of the year. I've not researched enough to have an opinion on it yet. Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program.

[@Trandans]

I love your hauls, and here was a really long one! 😊 I buy groceries once a month, and only go back for fresh produce when nessecary, and was just making my list for the month, so this was inspiring. I will try this split green pea soup in the next week. I have to go with Larry regarding the coffee - peppermint flavour in a drink is a bit to much for my taste. 😁

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. I'm going to tally votes in just a bit and we'll announce the "winner" on Monday's program. I love that. you shop once a month. Right now with our farmers markets in full swing, I must admit to once a week shopping. But, we pick up our weekly CSA share box from the farmers market, so I'm there anyway. And I do two hours of work each week for our farmer and he pays me in produce. So, I get to pick out extras for my pay. It's a great arrangement.

[@zazicool6275]

Colombe drafted latte is delicious!! For the summer I bet that peppermint will be a refreshing dream.

[@lisaolson1345]

This is very eye opening,thank you for sharing with everyone.

[@UndertheMedian]

You are very welcome. Our pleasure.

[@stephaniemcmillan9020]

Hi! I’m a first time viewer of your channel and was so surprised to hear you say that you bought your groceries at Heartland Bulk Foods. I actually live about 40 minutes from there and try to get there a few times a year. It’s a great store and everyone is always so helpful.

[@UndertheMedian]

Hi, neighbor! We're in Peoria. It's 55 miles from us. We love how incredibly helpful and friendly they are.

[@2oldcrowscleaning538]

What a great haul! I’ve never drank coffee in all of my 57 years. Black tea for me only ⭐️

[@UndertheMedian]

We love black tea, too. Basically, anything with caffeine. LOL!

[@hobocamp1072]

Also, sorry Hope- Plain Latte!! Though the peppermint sounds delish!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program.

[@lindaarnold3091]

Yes we love Snyder’s pretzel rods. I dip them in melting chocolate for a special treat or gift. Put them in a cellophane bag and a pretty tag. My friends and family love them!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Gotta go with hope on this one.sorry,larry.oh,hope,those are easy to make. Fresh brewed coffee.1 packet hot cocoa mix.nondairy creamer,powdered.stir with a peppermint stick.or add peppermint extract or creme de menthe.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program

[@robinmeier6048]

Snyder’s rods are the best!

[@claire-lisebeauchesner.n.i1920]

Amen ! For your inspiration to change my eating habits. Merci ❤

[@voodookitchenmama]

I WISH we had Amish stores here in Florida. Amazing deals.

[@childofgod3675]

I don't know of one anywhere near me in GA either

[@nitanice]

@@childofgod3675 You might try to see if there's a Mormon (LDS) cannery near you. You can actually buy some of this in No. 10 cans if you've a smaller family. If you google LDS cannery, you can see the prices. I'm neither Mormon nor Amish, but I'll support any community who tries to help its members in this kind of way. :-) Wish others did!

[@gurkamalkaur3207]

Definitely the peppermint mocha coffee. Larry seems so familiar to me. I have lived in Illinois. Went to Amish farm to buy raw milk. Yummy

[@naty1012]

The puree apricots can be used as a applesauce replacement maybe when making baked oatmeal muffins.

[@hobocamp1072]

I would def use the apricots for baking along with chocolate chips! Great haul!

[@UndertheMedian]

Yes! Apricots and chocolate. Perfect combination.

[@pauletteturner8728]

Wow!!!! that was some great shopping. I would love to see how you storage your foods. I’m a newbie to your channel.

[@debbiedorsey2371]

Peppermint mocha! Love this video! Thank you!

[@angelafleming3328]

I would put the pureed apricots in oatmeal or plain yogurt as for the coffee I don't drink coffee but if I had to choose it would be peppermint.

[@caziontherise]

We think alike. On top of oats and peppermint

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program.

[@donnabrown1518]

I was going 100 miles to an Amish store, but I learned that there was one just 10 miles from my house! I love the prices of the bulk food!

[@UndertheMedian]

Oh my goodness! What a pleasant surprise for you!

[@donnabrown1518]

@@UndertheMedian yes

[@joanalorenzo6949]

I can't do peppermint 😞... I'm with Larry on this one

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program.

[@cx116]

I'm with you Hope on the peppermint coffee! Yum! Cyndi in overcast Florida 👏

[@mariayelruh]

The Amish store I go to is out of the way and last week I got 50 pounds of oatmeal exactly like you for $21. It fluctuates through the year. This winter it was $23 and last summer $20.

[@UndertheMedian]

That is a great observation! You're right. The price can fluctuate throughout the year. I didn't think about that in my calculations. Great point!

[@tanyaparker6296]

23.99 for 25 lbs today at Amish store

[@monicaluketich3106]

The corn tortillas were is real steal! Could the apricots be used like peaches for cobbler ?

[@cowgirljones35]

Amen on the junk food ! I love anything "Peppermint" ....creamer, Coffee, Teas .... Absolutely Im.with Hope

[@UndertheMedian]

Yay! Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program.

[@firegirl441fromga6]

Yes I use baking cocoa as I have a great chocolate pound cake recipe from an old Shaker cookbook that I take when anyone in the community has a death in the family or a birthday. I also make my own hot cocoa mix each winter from a recipe in the same cookbook and save lots of $$ from the boxes of little envelopes…I use quite a bit of cocoa!

[@childofgod3675]

I'd love it, if you could share your recipes, for the chocolate pound cake and the cocoa mix. PLEASE

[@kelleyjerred8032]

I have never tried grits before can you show different ways to cook it please.

[@melindacarris6670]

Peppermint mocha for the win! Now I’ll be looking for those! I’m vegan too.

[@UndertheMedian]

Melinda, I have never seen them before. I was so excited when I saw they were vegan. I must admit that my boys drank most of them, but it's a special treat for them. So, I was happy for them to have them. Thanks for voting for the coffee. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program.

[@conniespene9138]

You should try white popcorn....much more tender and less husks

[@beew290]

Puree fruit, I would Google recipes. I since the pandemic, Google what ever products in my house for a recipe. Great way to use food products and leftovers for new meals.

[@wendyespinosa8872]

Hi Hope, you have inspired me so much! I would make apricot filled cookies 🍪

[@UndertheMedian]

What a great idea! Thanks!

[@maryanonomous5847]

I LOVE SNYDERS, PEANUT BUTTER NUGGETS, AND MINI PRETZELS FILLED PEANUT BUTTER WITH LIGHTSODIUM

[@annzalewski2562]

Amen to your choice of junk/snack food! You are so sweet and pleasant.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thank you, Ann.

[@karenlayton6162]

Peppermint mocha And make fried hand pies from the puréed apricots. 😀

[@slm3913]

Oh Peppermint Mocha is the best! The grits, I am so hungry and miss those for sure. A great price on tortillas. They sell that tomato canned here in the Central America. They are good. I use them to make chili. The apricots I would make a roll up pastry. And a Tip: be careful when you buy products. In order to keep the prices low, companies are packaging products in smaller containers so there is not the same amount there that you usually get. Example was a cleaner I use in the bathroom. It went from 650ml to 500 ml and were still charging the same price for that product. Wish I could find castile liquid soap here. Anyway, thanks Hope for all your hard work for us. We are growing vegetables in pots on our patio this year. We eat a little but most of it goes into the freezer in meals.

[@sandrabryan9106]

kraft singles went from 24-22 slices in pkg & price still went up in Canada

[@fredrika8011]

My husband brought bagels home one evening, for his breakfast the next day. I though boy he must of been hungry 1 is missing. Nope I read the package 5 bagels in a bag now, not 6. Wow. And at the same price. Really 🤦‍♀️

[@UndertheMedian]

That is so sneaky. A lot of food manufacturers are doing that these days.

[@braced4life804]

Grew up in Hanover, PA snack capital so Snyder’s and Utz were at every gathering. LOL

[@booksarepeopletoo9665]

Plain Latte

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program

[@debbiebush3624]

79 cents for that purree is a insane price. I would have bought more.

[@MyZoomdotcom]

grits,dried hashbrown shreds,complete pancake mix,are good for breakfast rotation with oats,cream of wheat.egg powders also.

[@ldr7125]

Oh man I would love that, but in a tiny flat that would take up a whole room 🙀

[@garyroberttodd3649]

Apricot and the pineapple makes great jam

[@faithrada]

I'd mix the apricots with plain yogurt. Deffinately add them to my oatmeal.

[@jeandistefano5486]

My goal is to find a place in my area to purchase oats in bulk!! Thanks for this video! Gina in lights

[@UndertheMedian]

Yay, Gina. Let us know if you find a source. We're doing a follow-up program o Friday to give people ideas of where and how to search for bulk food suppliers.

[@jeandistefano5486]

@@UndertheMedian I will let you know. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@rossicastellanos1333]

​@@UndertheMedianI will be interested too

[@PurePondering]

I have a few items I knew the prices of very well at our local Safeway. The milk, the tortilla chips, and the bananas have stayed pretty level, plus they almost always have a coupon on one brand or another. On my way home this evening, I was able to get 2 gallons of milk and a big bag of tortilla chips for $4.89, using my "just for u" digital coupons. The milk was $1.69/gal with digital coupon, limit 2. For that price, I wish they could go back to their old limit of 4. I can't vote on the lattes - what I would buy would depend on my mood. I like both. At our local Safeway (per the website just now), an 80-count of white corn tortillas is $4.49, which is roughly $0.62 per dozen.

[@julijamazeikaite7941]

Not a single lie has been told in this video! Love you, guys :)

[@orchidgarden2553]

Apricot purée- use for smoothies, oatmeal baked goods, ice cream…. Also remember you can freeze these in food saver bags to help last longer….

[@dawnirving7285]

I wondered if they could do that with the big cans of tomatoes, too? She mentioned they could be close to date

[@rubysummit7781]

Plain latte please! ☕ Not a huge peppermint fan and especially not in my precious coffee. Lol

[@victorwadsworth821]

I got a great looking bag that held I think five bags of flavored pop corn, big mark down because it was a Christmas item but pop corn still tasted great & I'll find a use for the bag. Remember when wifes made flour sack dresses? We got encyclopiedias when I was five, I ignored the books & played with the boxes. Not many toys in our one bedroom house, but I was inventive.

[@nancysaffield5337]

Awesome deals!

[@katrinatekulve9247]

Amazing! Thank you

[@kamicrum4408]

Yes! I occassionally buy goidies for my adult children, I like to save them up fir a fun Christmas basket. Hot sauces, sonetimes popcorn, cookies. Ect.

[@Sheila-ru1iu]

Awww Hope, I have to vote for the plain coffee. Great haul!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program.

[@ma8643]

I would make fruit leather with the apricot puree. Yum!

[@tinaalvarado612]

Great idea!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Great price,and they freeze well.so does coffee.

[@loripark6391]

Yum, I would also add the apricot puree to oatmeal😉

[@UndertheMedian]

That sounds really tasty.

[@gypsylife7822]

peppermint mocha!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program

[@caroldolan1485]

Peres apricots I’d make into jams and can it for little gifts…maybe add a sweet label

[@carlaroberts4306]

Peppermint mocha sounds delicious

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program

[@marybuggy7811]

Hi Hope - really learning a great deal! I wonder if you would consider doing a video on your tips for those who needs prescription glasses. Some lenses can be very pricey and are not suitable for online companies. How do you and Larry handle this situation? Also as a plus size person - thrift and second hand stores are often not very helpful. Any tips for us? Thanks for great content!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love sweet potato chips. You got lots of fun foods.

[@UndertheMedian]

Oh, sweet potato chips are really good. Every once in a while we find the Kroger brand of sweet potato chips for about $1 a bag. When we do, we get 2 or 3 bags of them.

[@dukealliefifi]

I would go for the plain latte. Don't like peppermint coffee. And you can add any flavor creamer or flavoring if you want if you choose.

[@hello-vs4me]

Amen

[@expatiate1]

The Amish in MO do not have phones so you can't call ahead for prices. The closest Amish store is 1 hr 15 min away. They don't have salvage items either. The nearby salvage store is same price ( sometimes more) than Walmart. You are very fortunate to have the places you shop

[@starwish2467]

Rodents hate the smell of peppermint. So, if you have a problem with mice/rats, just sprinkle some cloths with peppermint, and stuff around where rodents are getting in. Reapply the peppermint as needed. Peppermint is non-toxic to pets/animals/children (people).

[@UndertheMedian]

A lot of our viewers from India have also suggested dried bay leaves. Apparently they are very effective at keeping away rodents and bugs.

[@starwish2467]

@@UndertheMedian yes, bay leaves may work (mostly for insects, as I hear). But, peppermint smells better if you have to live with it for a while.

[@UndertheMedian]

@@starwish2467, that is absolutely a valid point. Spiders won't cross peppermint, either. I have used it for that, too.

[@barbaracooper1676]

I Buy things in bulk all the time and also my snacks in the reduced ITEMS.In my home it's only 3 of us me and my last 2 that are Teenagers.

[@mellyblush8416]

I just found your channel and it’s wonderful! I’ve already been doing some of your tips and it’s working! I did some price comparisons with our Costco business centre and some products are half the price when you do the math! I’ve been vegan for 13 years and cook mostly vegan for my family so I love your food videos! Could you do a video on how to host a party while being frugal. Thanks!

[@reginagosse417]

By George, I think I might make it ♥️

[@larryware1]

Hey, Regina, our Canadian friend! So glad to have you tonight.

[@kathleensigmon1085]

I’m ready! I look so forward to you both! Always so inspiring and uplifting!

[@yvettesummers1339]

hi Hope. frozen pureed fruit makes great icecream once frozen and blended with some soy or coconut milk for a quick dessert. ooh i like either coffee but probably peppermint

[@UndertheMedian]

I love that idea! I'll bet blended with some frozen bananas for nice cream it would be really good. I could even put it in my popsicle molds.

[@timbrown6599]

My wife is down in Fairview visiting a friend. Pretty close...18 minutes! So, I called Heartland about some prices and availability. Waiting to hear back but my wife may just go down there anyway for the salvage items and cinnamon rolls!

[@sandrabryan9106]

Shopping around, calculating cost to get price comparisons, and bulk shopping is great. Every year I stock up on Toilet Paper (not a 2020 thing, just a habit, but it sure was good that I had stocked up before that world event happened...It even helped an elderly neighbor out for a month lol). I calculate price per sheet because the one that I get (Cashmere Soft & Pure by Kruger has 450 sheets/roll or 32400 sheets ). Although the cost has increased a bit, it only cost me $35 cnd or $27.96 U.S or 1 cent a sheet for 72 quad rolls a years supply for 2 people. The only thing comparable was the Kirkland brand ( 30528 sheets)that would have cost $50.40 Cnd. Saving me about $14.44 cnd or $11.14 u.s. a year. I like the way you two think

[@UndertheMedian]

I love that you have looked at amounts and prices that closely. Getting into all the details is pretty exciting for me. I think I'm a "price geek" - if there is such a thing.

[@sandrabryan9106]

@@UndertheMedian I am pretty sure I am a price geek as well lol

[@jackieburnett6881]

I would love to be able to go to the Amish store and a salvage store. Now I am going to vote!! Larry I’m with you 100 percent!!!!!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for your vote. We'll announce the winner next week.

[@mbbrown721]

Peppermint mocha latte, for the win!!!

[@michellefarrell4493]

I definitely would go for the chocolate mint latte. I love anything with chocolate mint.

[@barbrapaggi7724]

Peppermint mocha . Yum!

[@virginiaschaefer9693]

Peppermint mocha latte !

[@rebeccabodmer5498]

If you have a dehydrated you could make fruit leather out of the puree

[@pauletteturner8728]

I would agree with Larry on the coffee choice.

[@Cackle77]

I so wish we had these stores in the Uk!

[@UndertheMedian]

I do, too. We're going to do a follow-up program on Friday that gives ideas for what to Google to find similar stores in your area. Hopefully, you'll be able to glean some helpful ideas.

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Bake with the fruit puree,mix into grits,oatmeal,etc. Tomato,great brand. Too bad i live in chicago,and do not drive.

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks. I had never heard of that brand of tomatoes. I'm glad I took a chance on them.

[@HH-iv6mf]

I like organic red lentils. They cook in just a few minutes. Not like the green lentils which take forever after you soak them..

[@lilybee_]

Pepperment mocha..yum!

[@UndertheMedian]

Thanks for voting. We'll announce the winner on Friday's program.

[@joyful8072]

Great haul. I could never find such prices here and we don't have salvage option for shopping. For the pureed apricots, I would simply top it and service it with whipped cream as a dessert. I guess vegans would use coconut cream instead of cow cream. I would also put it in upside down or crumble type cakes. Yum. Someone mentioned putting it into grits so you could put it into various types of porridge.

[@katgarcia9099]

Just watched, would use apricot puree with applesauce, or use as applesauce substitute in cakes