1 hour ago, Lisa Shock said:...most of us have stockpiles of food and didn't keep the receipts.
I keep a record of all costs...have to—to squeeze every nickel until the buffalo farts! 
1 hour ago, Lisa Shock said:I am not fond of competitions.
We don't, usually, think about it as competition at home or among friends and family.
But it's certainly an issue when we dine out or order in.
We're usually paying BIG bucks in either case, competition definitely does come into play.
If that wasn't the case, everyone would be happy and there would be no such thing as reviews.
@heidih posted a Sara Moulton podcast interview. I really like Sara—I miss the good old days.
She said (paraphrasing here) that food isn't about competition, it's about sharing.
Well, partly.
Food is about sustenance, enjoyment, sharing, and _________.
The order is personal need and preference.
