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Oh, unfrugal
I've been fortunate to have a whole foods store willing to sell me 50#
bags of hard red winter wheat at cost, which worked out to about 89 cents per pound. Recently the store discontinued a good portion of its bulk foods offerings, including most bulk grain. As a result I have been unable to buy bulk wheat for several months. The yuppy market has installed serve-yourself grain mills. Cost for this flour is $2.79/lb. Hoping to work a deal, I spoke with the grocery manager today. I told him of my dilemma (home grain mill, no source of wheat) and asked for the best price he can give me on a 50# bag of either red or white. His response? Whatever the bin price is, is what he'll sell the wheat for - $2.79/lb, or $140/50# bag. Nevermind that I'm not asking him to warehouse the stuff nor will I be utilizing his electricity to put wear and tear on his mill. I'll be calling Walton's today. I've been trying to avoid mail-order, as I like to do business locally when possible, but it appears I have no other choice. My household is accustomed to having freshly-baked bread every few days and have made clear that store-bought "whole wheat" flour isn't a good substitute for the real thing. |
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Well, this is the wrong list!
On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:29:59 GMT, SlinkyToy wrote: I've been fortunate to have a whole foods store willing to sell me 50# bags of hard red winter wheat at cost, which worked out to about 89 cents per pound. Recently the store discontinued a good portion of its bulk foods offerings, including most bulk grain. As a result I have been unable to buy bulk wheat for several months. The yuppy market has installed serve-yourself grain mills. Cost for this flour is $2.79/lb. Hoping to work a deal, I spoke with the grocery manager today. I told him of my dilemma (home grain mill, no source of wheat) and asked for the best price he can give me on a 50# bag of either red or white. His response? Whatever the bin price is, is what he'll sell the wheat for - $2.79/lb, or $140/50# bag. Nevermind that I'm not asking him to warehouse the stuff nor will I be utilizing his electricity to put wear and tear on his mill. I'll be calling Walton's today. I've been trying to avoid mail-order, as I like to do business locally when possible, but it appears I have no other choice. My household is accustomed to having freshly-baked bread every few days and have made clear that store-bought "whole wheat" flour isn't a good substitute for the real thing. |
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Thank you for posting this. I thought that I had slipped into a parallel
universe. g Katherine SlinkyToy wrote: Well, this is the wrong list! On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:29:59 GMT, SlinkyToy wrote: I've been fortunate to have a whole foods store willing to sell me 50# bags of hard red winter wheat at cost, which worked out to about 89 cents per pound. Recently the store discontinued a good portion of its bulk foods offerings, including most bulk grain. As a result I have been unable to buy bulk wheat for several months. The yuppy market has installed serve-yourself grain mills. Cost for this flour is $2.79/lb. Hoping to work a deal, I spoke with the grocery manager today. I told him of my dilemma (home grain mill, no source of wheat) and asked for the best price he can give me on a 50# bag of either red or white. His response? Whatever the bin price is, is what he'll sell the wheat for - $2.79/lb, or $140/50# bag. Nevermind that I'm not asking him to warehouse the stuff nor will I be utilizing his electricity to put wear and tear on his mill. I'll be calling Walton's today. I've been trying to avoid mail-order, as I like to do business locally when possible, but it appears I have no other choice. My household is accustomed to having freshly-baked bread every few days and have made clear that store-bought "whole wheat" flour isn't a good substitute for the real thing. |
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"SlinkyToy" wrote in message ... Well, this is the wrong list! Maybe - but it was interesting anyway. You MILL your own flour???? wow. And I think I'm doing well to grow flowers from seed (snicker). Shelagh On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:29:59 GMT, SlinkyToy wrote: I've been fortunate to have a whole foods store willing to sell me 50# bags of hard red winter wheat at cost, which worked out to about 89 cents per pound. Recently the store discontinued a good portion of its bulk foods offerings, including most bulk grain. As a result I have been unable to buy bulk wheat for several months. The yuppy market has installed serve-yourself grain mills. Cost for this flour is $2.79/lb. Hoping to work a deal, I spoke with the grocery manager today. I told him of my dilemma (home grain mill, no source of wheat) and asked for the best price he can give me on a 50# bag of either red or white. His response? Whatever the bin price is, is what he'll sell the wheat for - $2.79/lb, or $140/50# bag. Nevermind that I'm not asking him to warehouse the stuff nor will I be utilizing his electricity to put wear and tear on his mill. I'll be calling Walton's today. I've been trying to avoid mail-order, as I like to do business locally when possible, but it appears I have no other choice. My household is accustomed to having freshly-baked bread every few days and have made clear that store-bought "whole wheat" flour isn't a good substitute for the real thing. |
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Maybe - but it was interesting anyway. You MILL your own flour???? wow. And I think I'm doing well to grow flowers from seed (snicker). Shelagh I thought so too! Boy, thinking of home-baked bread makes my mouth water! When my grandma quit baking bread all the time, we all really missed it! I bet your bread made from your own milled flour is just delicious!!! Jenn |
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SlinkyToy wrote in message . ..
I've been fortunate to have a whole foods store willing to sell me 50# bags of hard red winter wheat at cost, which worked out to about 89 cents per pound. Recently the store discontinued a good portion of its bulk foods offerings, including most bulk grain. As a result I have been unable to buy bulk wheat for several months. The yuppy market has installed serve-yourself grain mills. Cost for this flour is $2.79/lb. Hoping to work a deal, I spoke with the grocery manager today. I told him of my dilemma (home grain mill, no source of wheat) and asked for the best price he can give me on a 50# bag of either red or white. His response? Whatever the bin price is, is what he'll sell the wheat for - $2.79/lb, or $140/50# bag. Nevermind that I'm not asking him to warehouse the stuff nor will I be utilizing his electricity to put wear and tear on his mill. I'll be calling Walton's today. I've been trying to avoid mail-order, as I like to do business locally when possible, but it appears I have no other choice. My household is accustomed to having freshly-baked bread every few days and have made clear that store-bought "whole wheat" flour isn't a good substitute for the real thing. Slinky, Will you please adompt me!!!! Please!!!! Hugs & God Bless, Dennis & Gail |
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On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:01:16 -0500, "Shillelagh"
wrote: "SlinkyToy" wrote in message .. . Well, this is the wrong list! Maybe - but it was interesting anyway. You MILL your own flour???? wow. And I think I'm doing well to grow flowers from seed (snicker). Shelagh Well yeah, I mill my own flour - by dumping the wheat into the hopper and hitting the "on" switch on the GrainMaster. I had a Corona for a while, sold it on because I was becoming decidedly lopsided from all the cranking. My mill is third-hand and cost me $75 at a yard sale. I figure it has another 10 years in it. |
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In article , SlinkyToy
wrote: Well yeah, I mill my own flour - by dumping the wheat into the hopper and hitting the "on" switch on the GrainMaster. I had a Corona for a while, sold it on because I was becoming decidedly lopsided from all the cranking. My mill is third-hand and cost me $75 at a yard sale. I figure it has another 10 years in it. Michelle, you must be able to find another grain source. Have you looked at the internet for a whole sale place. If you buy in bulk, you may be able to get it shipped to you. Or better yet, why not go to a baker of bread and see if you can get some there. Els -- hate spam not welcome |
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Dennis wrote:
SlinkyToy wrote in message . .. I've been fortunate to have a whole foods store willing to sell me 50# bags of hard red winter wheat at cost, which worked out to about 89 cents per pound. Recently the store discontinued a good portion of its bulk foods offerings, including most bulk grain. As a result I have been unable to buy bulk wheat for several months. The yuppy market has installed serve-yourself grain mills. Cost for this flour is $2.79/lb. Hoping to work a deal, I spoke with the grocery manager today. I told him of my dilemma (home grain mill, no source of wheat) and asked for the best price he can give me on a 50# bag of either red or white. His response? Whatever the bin price is, is what he'll sell the wheat for - $2.79/lb, or $140/50# bag. Nevermind that I'm not asking him to warehouse the stuff nor will I be utilizing his electricity to put wear and tear on his mill. I'll be calling Walton's today. I've been trying to avoid mail-order, as I like to do business locally when possible, but it appears I have no other choice. My household is accustomed to having freshly-baked bread every few days and have made clear that store-bought "whole wheat" flour isn't a good substitute for the real thing. Slinky, Will you please adompt me!!!! Please!!!! ROTFL!!! YOu know, Dennis, a bread machine makes quite reasonable bread, and the smell is wonderful. Katherine |
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