Re: Indonesian Grilled Chicken (was) 2025: Baked goods - calculate the cost

On 2025-04-11, flood of sins <fos@sdf.org> wrote:

On 2025-04-10, Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:
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Why would I care?  If I was running a bakery, maybe I would but as a
home cook/baker, never tried to cost a meal.  If I want cake, I make it
and don't pay attention to price of ingredients.

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In the next few days I'm going to make by favorite cake.  It takes five
eggs and a cup of butter.  Should I consult with my banker first?

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we have a weekly budget and work within that. most of the time.
have exactly zero desire to drill down into costs further than
that. though i am still gainfully employeed. if i were retired
and on fixed income, i may pay closer attention.

I'm retired and pay very little attention.  We've never had a
budget for anything.  I just got back from the grocery store.
Last week was perhaps $150.  This week was $285.  (I stocked
up (pandemic-style) on paper goods and soap products.)  There
were a few items they didn't have, so I'll drop by the fancy
grocery store this afternoon.

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Cindy Hamilton