What store bought item do you splurge on?

**SHOPGIRL** · 08-15-2005, 12:40 AM

I splurge on Emeril's pasta sauce. This is my solution to "fast food" and avoiding costly take-out meals. I confess to spending upwards of $4.00 for a regular size jar of pasta sauce. It is soo good! It's the best canned spaghetti sauce I've ever tasted. I buy the Roasted Up Garlic! So yummy! I always check to see if it is on sale, but so far I've never seen it on sale.

Anyone have a recipe that comes close to his sauce?

I also splurge on Albacore Tuna. I buy it on sale, usually .99 a can. I never buy the cheaper stuff.

**Goodi2shooz** · 08-15-2005, 02:43 AM

I'll admit I have a weakness for goat cheese.. 4.00 for a 6 oz roll.

**nodmicks** · 08-15-2005, 09:01 AM

Steak, bratwursts and sugar free icecream. When they go on sale I stock up!

**mommy2many** · 08-15-2005, 09:03 AM

Nothing I don't buy anything but storebrand items

**Kimberlina** · 08-15-2005, 10:06 AM

SHOPGIRL, I've never tried his sauce, but you might try this- the ingredients are pretty darn similar to what is in the jarred stuff.

http://foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/..._27907,00.html

**Katybird** · 08-15-2005, 11:21 AM

Lipton cold brew tea bags. They are the best tasting and easiest way to make iced tea. Newman's Own dressings and Prego spaghetti sauces.

**cheapgeek** · 08-15-2005, 12:55 PM

Berries when they're not in season. I still wait for sales, but...

Coffee beans. I keep an emergency stash of cheap ground coffee for when I run out, and we both hate it.

**Darlene** · 08-15-2005, 01:00 PM

Hellmans Light Mayo nothing compares

**SewCrafty** · 08-15-2005, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by Darlene
Hellmans Light Mayo nothing compares

Oh yes there is, Helmann's (full of fat) mayo!

I don't really consider anything I buy a luxury/splurge item. Okay maybe that ice cream that is in the freezer along with the hot fudge sauce. LOL But we only buy it maybe 2-3 times a year! If I know we are going to have a crazy week, I might pick up a frozen pizza and keep it in the freezer, and that's about it.

I do buy lots of name brand products, but almost always on sale and with a coupon, so they aren't a splurge but generally cheaper than store brand. I also do buy a lot of store brands, just depends on what's on sale and what I have coupon(s) for. Also, I am willing to try anything once and have found lots of store brand items this way that are equal to or better than some name brands.

**Michele Annette** · 08-15-2005, 01:15 PM

If I have a little extra money in the budget we get:

*Green Mountain Coffee
*Yogi Super-Antioxidant Green tea
*Ice cream (store brand or Edy's)

**KimSecret** · 08-15-2005, 05:59 PM

Folgers
Lays chips
Luzianne tea
Pepsi
Totinos Pizza
MeowMix cat food

**Nada.Leona** · 08-16-2005, 04:25 PM

Usually pop or Classico's Red Wine and Herb pasta sauce. yum yum yum!!!

Bright Blessings!
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**FreesiaE** · 08-16-2005, 04:50 PM

Kraft Mayo
Boca/Morningstar Farms Items (I can't find generics)
Heinz Ketchup
Purina One Cat Food for Bladder Issues
Kibbles N' Bits-it's all she'll eat