That’s Hyde Park Produce.
With six months of unemployment and semi-exhausted financial resources I have to be a tad creative with critical necessities.
Read: Food
With the Co-op closing and Peapod becoming un-affordable, I turned to the semi-new kid on the block, HPP.
HPP just moved to a new space in Kimbark Plaza on 53rd Street. I had gone in previously with friends and was duly impressed.
But be being impressed doesn’t keep money in the bank account.
So when I rolled up to them on Monday, I made sure I brought along my Peapod list and kept the receipt for a fair price comparison.
Behold the tale of the tape:
Peapod
8 oz. Package of Mushrooms $1.99
5 oz. Organic Salad Greens $3.49
5 oz. Organic Spinach $3.99*
1 Green Pepper $ .99
1 Yellow Pepper $2.49
1 Red Pepper $1.99
1 Bunch of Broccoli $1.99
4 Bananas $1.16
1 Bunch of Cauliflower $2.49
20 Head of Garlic $8.00
16 oz. Package of Strawberries $4.99
HPP
8 oz. Package of Mushrooms $1.49
5 oz. Organic Salad Greens $2.99
5 oz. Organic Spinach $2.99
1 Green Pepper $ .33
1 Yellow Pepper $ .69
1 Red Pepper $1.25
1 Bunch of Broccoli $1.10
4 Bananas $ .69
1 Bunch of Cauliflower $1.78
20 Head of Garlic $3.29
16 oz. Package of Strawberries $2.99
Totals Peapod: $33.57
HPP: $19.59
Difference: $13.98
Note: The price for the Peapod spinach is for a 6 oz package and the HPP package was 5 oz. But what’s an ounce between friends?
Obviously this is the subtotal without the ridiculous Cook County Sales tax. Naturally it won’t seem ridiculous if Mr. Stroger has his way and we’re due for another hefty tax hike---again.
Oh I’m sorry, was that out loud?
And yes, I like garlic. It keeps a sister healthy.
Savings and affordable fresh produce? Sign me up for the Christian jubilee.
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2 comments:
It's outrageous that food is taxed.
The tax on food is a brutal blow to poorer people and should be removed, along with taxes on gas and electricity.
The loss should be offset by greater taxes on autos, in keeping with the true cost of road upgradings and widenings, and the cost of street repairs. Right now, city taxes on autos come nowhere near supporting the cost of widespread auto ownership to the city.
We can also raise harbor fees and boat taxes. There is no way an owner of a recreational boat can justify the thing on grounds of necessity.
Other cities and states don't tax food at all.
Come on, give us some garlic recipes!
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