re: food prices rant of the day

In the past I would head to Rouses a few times a year when I had a hankering for a muffaletta and they sell the large seeded bread in a pack of 2, so I'd pick up one of them and then head to the deli counter and buy the following:

1 lb. Chisesi Ham
1/2 lb. Mortadella
1/2 lb. Genoa Salami
1/2 lb. Provolone Cheese

Then head to the aisle with the olive salad and pick up a small jar.

Once home I could make 2 large muffs that fed 4 people easily and although it was not cheap, it was still way cheaper than buying them already made from Venezia or Liuzza's.

NOW, it's break even if you're lucky.