I used to think dried beans were a pain, but a $2 bag changed my mind

For years I only bought canned beans because I thought soaking was too much work. Last month I tried a bag of dried pinto beans from the Food Lion in my town and cooked a huge pot. The taste was so much better, and it cost about 60 cents a meal instead of $2.50. Has anyone else found a cheap food that's way better than the quick version?

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allen.oscar12d ago

Food Lion still sells anything for two dollars? The one near me wants four bucks for a loaf of bread. I'm genuinely impressed you found a bag that cheap.

camerona7912d ago

Yeah I used to think the same thing, @allen.oscar. I grabbed a bag of their store brand potato chips last week for $1.99, and honestly they're not bad at all. It's wild how some stuff is still cheap while bread is so pricey.

willowroberts12d ago

Have you tried their store brand stuff? I'm with @camerona79 on the chips, and their generic cereal is usually under three bucks at my store. It seems like the basics are where they really hike the price.