Y’all… we seriously need to talk. Because if you’ve been to the grocery store, a restaurant, or even a roadside stand lately, you already know this: food prices are no longer just “high”—they’re absolutely outrageous. The cost of basic ingredients has skyrocketed to a point that’s not only frustrating—it’s borderline insulting.
Let me break this down with something simple. I walked into a seafood spot recently. Not a five-star place—just your average neighborhood restaurant. And guess what? They charged me $1 for a single egg. One. Egg. No seasoning, no sides, no truffle oil. Just one egg on the plate, sitting there like it paid rent. I thought that was bad enough—until I saw that some places are charging $2.50 for one egg. That’s more than a gallon of gas in some cities!
But it gets worse. That same restaurant charged me another dollar… for half an ear of corn. Half. Not even the full cob. I sat there looking at that little sad vegetable like it owed me an apology. And then they served me the tiniest potato I’ve ever seen. I’m talking about a potato so small it could’ve starred in a cartoon. $1. For a baby potato.
Now, y’all know I’m not just being dramatic. This isn’t about just one restaurant—it’s a reflection of what’s happening across the board. And here’s the kicker: for just $4 at the store, I could’ve gotten a big ol’ bag of potatoes. A real bag. The kind our parents used to stretch into a week’s worth of meals—fries, mashed potatoes, potato soup, hash browns, even potato salad if you were feeling fancy.
But now? In 2025, we’re watching food prices rise faster than our paychecks. Eggs are up over 40% compared to 2023. Fresh produce has seen double-digit inflation two years in a row. Basic meals that used to cost $10 at a diner now go for $18–$20. And the sad truth is—it’s not just restaurants hiking prices. It’s supply chain issues, climate change, corporate markups, and economic instability all rolled into one.
That’s why I’ve started my own garden. Not because I think I’m better than anyone. Not because I have a green thumb. But because it feels like the only way left to protect my wallet and my sanity. Tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, herbs—it might not sound like much, but growing even a few things has saved me money and brought peace of mind in a time where nothing feels predictable.
So what’s the point of all this? It’s simple:
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Don’t waste food.
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Don’t toss leftovers.
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Don’t ignore the price tags just because we’re used to grabbing what we want.
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And please—start paying attention.
Because this isn’t just about food. It’s about how we’re living. If we’re spending $1 on a single egg today, what will we be paying in 2030? Will our kids even know what a $1 breakfast looks like? Or will that be a “back in my day” story we tell while budgeting $15 for cereal?
It’s time to get smarter. To grow what we can. To cook more at home. To support local growers. And to demand transparency from big companies driving up prices while cutting corners.
So no, I’m not being dramatic when I say: no egg left behind. No potato wasted. Because in 2025, food is no longer just a necessity. It’s a political, economic, and personal battleground. And it’s time we fought smarter—forks and all.
