mcdaniel023, I agree that kids should have fresh fruits and vegetables. But this time of year, parents shouldn't expect anything more than the typical winter fruits (apples, oranges, bananas), IMO. It is really interesting to read about what you go through to supply nutritious lunches to schoolkids.
Baren* (sorry, typing out your full username always daunts me!), we know what liters are here, at least what 1 and 2 liter bottles look like. Years ago, they planned to go metric and started selling sodapop in 1 and 2 liter bottles. Cans aren't metric, but the bottles still are. Your gas prices are horrifying!
For the milk, is there a difference in the price of the 2% vs. the 1%? Years ago, they all (whole and skim, too) sold at the same price, but in the last year or two I've noticed the price goes up the fat level goes down (or up _ I swear, one week skim is the cheapest, then the next week, it's the most expensive).
samroberts01, I didn't see the Oprah thing about food, but the media has been saying that for years. On the other hand, people who have done the Saving Dinner menu plans constantly testify that they're astonished that buying fresh food has actually cost them less. I guess we just have to check prices and do the math to be sure.