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Hosting the classic Thanksgiving dinner will cost 13 percent more this year
washington post ^ | 11/10/2011 | ap

Posted on 11/11/2011 3:58:46 AM PST by tobyhill

Putting a traditional turkey dinner on the table is going to be pricier this Thanksgiving.

The American Farm Bureau Federation reported Thursday that a meal with turkey and all the trimmings will cost about 13 percent more this year.

The trade group estimates a classic meal for 10 will cost $49.20 on average. That is $5.73 more than last year’s $43.47 average.

The meal will cost less than $5 a person, but it’s still much more expensive than in years past. The jump results from food makers and grocers raising their prices to cover higher commodity costs.

Nearly everything from cranberries to pumpkin pie is pricier this year, but the biggest hike is for the main course: A 16-pound turkey costs almost $4 more this year, at $21.57, according to the trade group.

The group surveyed prices in stores nationwide. But grocers often discount key items as the holiday approaches and that could reduce the cost of Thanksgiving dinner.

John Anderson, senior economist for the Farm Bureau, said it’s important to remember that Americans spend a smaller percentage of their income on food than most people around the world.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


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To: Beagle8U
Hope he gets one.
21 posted on 11/11/2011 4:30:26 AM PST by tobyhill (Obama, The Biggest Thief In American History)
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To: tobyhill

A Thanksgiving meal for TEN for less than $50 bucks?!! Not around my house! Turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, corn, rolls, pumpkin pie with Cool Whip, apple pie, and a cherry one thrown in for good measure. The good thing about it is leftovers for several days.


22 posted on 11/11/2011 4:30:26 AM PST by momtothree
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To: Tax-chick

lol...a bottle of Glenlivet will run me about $40 alone. It’s the holidays - I treat myself..lol


23 posted on 11/11/2011 4:33:29 AM PST by ItsOurTimeNow ("Go now. Run along and tell your Xerxes that he faces Free Men here...not slaves.")
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To: tobyhill

It’s the chestnuts for the stuffing that set me back the most. Last year they went for over $3.50 a pound.I buy at least 3 pounds.


24 posted on 11/11/2011 4:38:42 AM PST by mware (By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West)
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To: tobyhill

He got one a couple weeks ago. Most years he gets 3-5, even though there is no limit in my county on anterless deer. Limit is two on bucks.

The season is more than 3 months long here.


25 posted on 11/11/2011 4:40:55 AM PST by Beagle8U (Free Republic -- One stop shopping ....... It's the Conservative Super WalMart for news .)
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To: tobyhill

Cut farm subsidies.


26 posted on 11/11/2011 4:42:35 AM PST by KantianBurke (Where was the Tea Party when Dubya was spending like a drunken sailor?)
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To: tobyhill

I think we will be paying about $50 and that’s for appetizers, salad, pop, and tableware. (our share) Bet our total family outlay will be close to $250. Ten people.

What’s REALLY difficult is getting the spouse to understand that there has been a huge rise in food prices, but our fixed income is well...fixed. He thinks I’m just being cheap. I’m trying to keep our heads above water.


27 posted on 11/11/2011 4:46:25 AM PST by madison10
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To: tobyhill

It’s going to be difficult to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.

All of the turkeys are in Washington, DC.


28 posted on 11/11/2011 5:00:47 AM PST by Former War Criminal (...and proud Hobbit.)
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To: Tax-chick

22 lb turkey cost me a little over $8. HEB has a free 12 lb turkey if you buy their spiral sliced ham. I did (for Christmas) and got a credit for the 12 lb one on my 21 lb turkey I bought.


29 posted on 11/11/2011 5:15:20 AM PST by gopheraj
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To: tobyhill
The trade group estimates a classic meal for 10 will cost $49.20 on average. That is $5.73 more than last year’s $43.47 average.

CNBC reported this hurriedly yesterday going into a station break, but said it was $49.20 per person, not for ten. I figured they were pouring some pretty good wine at their table.

30 posted on 11/11/2011 5:17:08 AM PST by southernnorthcarolina ("Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own." -- Aesop)
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To: iowamark

I’m getting a free-range heirloom bird at $2.75 per pound. Sounds crazy expensive until one bites into it. Best turkey I’ve ever eaten.


31 posted on 11/11/2011 5:18:01 AM PST by Vor Lady (Everyone should read The Importance of the Electoral College by Geo. Grant)
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To: Georgia Girl 2; Beagle8U

One Thanksgiving, my husband ran a half-marathon in the morning, then he decided to make pies from scratch, THEN he decided to get the turkey in the oven. Long before the turkey was done, the rest of us had eaten the vegetables, drunk all the wine, and gone to bed.

Lots of leftover that year.


32 posted on 11/11/2011 5:19:32 AM PST by Tax-chick (Remember our veterans, today and every day!)
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To: gopheraj; ItsOurTimeNow

My family is mumbling about not wanting turkey this year. Maybe we’ll have bean casserole instead - more money for wine!


33 posted on 11/11/2011 5:23:09 AM PST by Tax-chick (Remember our veterans, today and every day!)
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To: Former War Criminal

Where’s the FR guy that ridicules anyone that says that food and energy costs are not factored into the cost of living / inflation rate?

Has that rate reflected this 13% increase in food costs?


34 posted on 11/11/2011 5:26:27 AM PST by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter knows whom he's working for)
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To: tobyhill
Thank you ethanol subsidies and thank you fed for devaluing the dollar.
35 posted on 11/11/2011 5:46:19 AM PST by wesagain (The God (Elohim) of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the One True GOD.)
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To: tobyhill

Well......eat a unicorn......I guess that’s OK now.....evidently we have unicorn farmers.....damnit......spilled my whiskey bottle.....unicorns-the other white meat.....filthy stinkin’ cannibals.


36 posted on 11/11/2011 6:13:14 AM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: tobyhill
Earn a given number of supermarket "points" or spend a certain amount and they give you a turkey or a ham. There are ways to save money. There's no shame in clipping coupons.

Has the price of turnips gone up?

37 posted on 11/11/2011 6:37:30 AM PST by Oratam
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To: tobyhill
we always have cheap turkeys, sometimes free turkeys with a big purchase....

here's a clue though....buy turkeys at this time of year....they'll never be as cheap ....I still have one in my freezer from last year...

do we still have cooking threads on FR?

38 posted on 11/11/2011 6:43:21 AM PST by cherry
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To: tobyhill

wow...that sounds terrific....


39 posted on 11/11/2011 6:44:41 AM PST by cherry
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To: tobyhill

I checked with Ram’s Horn restaurant. Turkey dinner will be same price as last year. :-)


40 posted on 11/11/2011 6:46:02 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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