tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post6844080279774278326..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Bargain Secret: Bakery Thrift StoresUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-18580280641454929262009-04-03T16:34:00.000-05:002009-04-03T16:34:00.000-05:00We have no such a thing in Australia. Supermarket...We have no such a thing in Australia. Supermarkets mark down today's bread at the end of their shopping hours (ie around 8pm, two hours before closing). However, our prices are vastly different to yours and Aussie big business supermarkets are not so generous.<BR/><BR/>It's always a better deal to switch on the breadmaker here. And healthier. I know what I put in my bread ~ it has no 'numbers' in the ingredients.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511855282323456046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-48909009148338188152009-03-31T18:37:00.000-05:002009-03-31T18:37:00.000-05:00My mom ALWAYS shopped at these places when I was g...My mom ALWAYS shopped at these places when I was growing up and we called it the "used bread store." Love them, wish I had one near me now....elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042922593523390825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-81005922756073593532009-03-31T18:25:00.000-05:002009-03-31T18:25:00.000-05:00Hostess here too! :-)Hostess here too! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-87819190503948033322009-03-30T13:38:00.000-05:002009-03-30T13:38:00.000-05:00ALL over this tip, we have been doing it for years...ALL over this tip, we have been doing it for years! Great Post!Sonya --Dime Store Thrifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600413712760068117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-13857237730287540942009-03-30T12:13:00.000-05:002009-03-30T12:13:00.000-05:00Yes! Latrice, you're absolutely right. I wish I co...Yes! Latrice, you're absolutely right. I wish I could fit a deep freeze in my house somewhere.<BR/><BR/>We used to go to a Hostess/Wonder outlet when we first married. You could buy Hostess cupcakes, etc 10 for $1 on some days, and we used to joke that we'd have those for our future kids' birthday parties.<BR/><BR/>I think now they are priced 69-cents each there, or 2/$1 if you're lucky.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-38958847637579909272009-03-30T12:04:00.000-05:002009-03-30T12:04:00.000-05:00The outlets have always been a hit in my fam for g...The outlets have always been a hit in my fam for generations I think -<BR/>Meredith, remember the 'DEEP FREEZER?' In arkansas as a child, I think that huge thing doubled as a buffet in our dining room or kitchen in most of my relatives homes - with a nice table cloth and a vase of flowers, it served several purposes! The deep freezer held many goodies from the "HOSTESS" thrift baker - mostly twinkies and cupcakes -<BR/>those were the days - mmmmm.<BR/><BR/>The thrift bakery is located in two sweet spots where I Live -<BR/>Usually, only the bread is on a mega sale and given free with several purchases - gotta watch the prices on the other stuff - may not be worth it - not that cheap afterall - Usually if I'm after 2 loaves of bread and a package of hotdog buns/hamburger buns, I'll grab them for .92 cents at the grocery store -<BR/>At the thrift bakery, it's about 20 cents less - I don't go there unless I've got the freezer space and need lots of bread (usually in the fall is when I go to stock up!)<BR/><BR/>I notice too they sell crackers/chips/mic popcorn/candy/ and even refrigerated fresh uncooked pizza! lol!<BR/><BR/>The good bread goes fast - but I might need to do a 'run' here soon - just for old times sake...<BR/><BR/>latrice<BR/>working mama in the northwest!Workin' MAMA!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17074507460374554898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-1902804270110933362009-03-30T08:47:00.000-05:002009-03-30T08:47:00.000-05:00In Grand Rapids, Michigan, there are Aunt Millie's...In Grand Rapids, Michigan, there are Aunt Millie's bread stores all over the city. I can get organic whole wheat that would usually top $4 in a store for just over a dollar. Woo hoo!Kitchen Stewardshiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237057208618360053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-83150088967161124642009-03-30T08:43:00.000-05:002009-03-30T08:43:00.000-05:00My husband used to be a "bread man"and he would br...My husband used to be a "bread man"and he would bring home the loaves to me before taking them to the thrift shop. I wish we had a thrift shop nearbyQuebedeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990171252203220255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-22242678303238115142009-03-29T21:20:00.000-05:002009-03-29T21:20:00.000-05:00we don't have those around where I live , but you ...we don't have those around where I live , but you can still get great<BR/>deals. I have a big lots about 45 min. away and a dollar tree also.<BR/><BR/>love your blog and will try and stop by again soon<BR/><BR/>God Bless and hugsThe Sweetest Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963931911436397173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-31535284558006783732009-03-29T19:03:00.000-05:002009-03-29T19:03:00.000-05:00You won't believe what story I am working on...sig...You won't believe what story I am working on...sigh! We need to talk more ;) I love it- such great advice, Meredith!<BR/><BR/>Our bakery outlet went up considerably in price so I stopped shopping there. I think I need to swing by though and see if the prices have dropped since gas prices went back down. It was no longer an affordable choice.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-54430687937279153182009-03-29T12:46:00.000-05:002009-03-29T12:46:00.000-05:00As a mom with a child who has a peanut and soy all...As a mom with a child who has a peanut and soy allergy, bread is a hard food to purchase. Bread most often contains Soy Flour, which is what we need to avoid. The one bread that is fine for my son is Pepperidge Farm Thin Slice Whole Wheat. It is very difficult to find, but when my food market has it stocked, I purchase a few loaves and freeze. <BR/><BR/>I have been successful freezing bread up until recently when I pulled out a loaf from the freezer and a couple of days later, it had mold in the middle slices. The bread keeps in the freezer for no longer than a few weeks. Is there a trick to freezing bread?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231768004458061857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-54125237363079332672009-03-29T11:02:00.000-05:002009-03-29T11:02:00.000-05:00I LOVE our bakery thrift store!We have one right u...I LOVE our bakery thrift store!<BR/>We have one right up the street.<BR/>My favorite deals are packages of greek pita for 59cents ( normally 2+ dollars) which have SO many uses ( pita pizzas, wraps, pita chips, etc)<BR/>I also like when they have their buy one get two free bagel sale ;)<BR/>I don't know what this family of 12 would do without it.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091122428563704588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-79077727577150981022009-03-29T05:56:00.000-05:002009-03-29T05:56:00.000-05:00We have two in our city - one is Mrs. Bairds and a...We have two in our city - one is Mrs. Bairds and another is a generic one. I have had more luck at the generic one than Mrs. Bairds. Plus if you buy $5.00 worth of products you get another loaf for free!<BR/><BR/>We only buy Nature's Own bread (I'm snobby like that ;)), and you are right I can get my bread there for $1.29 (or 2/$2.00) a loaf compared to my grocery chains $2.89. We also get sandwich buns instead of hamburger buns, hot dog buns, hoagie rolls, and other oddities plus our free loaf.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure what is going on but I suspect it is the economy, but here of late they have been low on several items.<BR/><BR/>I'm blessed that we have one of these because the major local grocery store donates ALL of it's expired goods to the food pantry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-2641804368619534012009-03-28T23:34:00.000-05:002009-03-28T23:34:00.000-05:00Thank you for reminding me of the bread outlets! ...Thank you for reminding me of the bread outlets! I haven't been in a long time and need to start again. And I just read on somebody's blog that she uses her bread that goes stale to make her own bread crumbs. It was definitely an "aha" moment for me. :)elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307796474839235020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-89245051837642028972009-03-28T21:05:00.000-05:002009-03-28T21:05:00.000-05:00I wish I could find a good bakery outlet around he...I wish I could find a good bakery outlet around here. The only one in our town wants more than the regular price at my Wal-Mart. Maybe it's the Hostess/Wonder outlets in general??Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402057345137458596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-10961594738197299572009-03-28T20:07:00.000-05:002009-03-28T20:07:00.000-05:00I don't know if this is across the board, but the ...I don't know if this is across the board, but the Dollar Tree store gets bread from Sara Lee (ex. date is still 3-7 days out). WW bread, bagels, cinnamon bread, ham/hotdog buns. All for a dollar. Worth checking into.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289590616497815887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-4824080602591795652009-03-28T18:47:00.000-05:002009-03-28T18:47:00.000-05:00In NC we have alot of Merita bread outlets. Somet...In NC we have alot of Merita bread outlets. Sometimes it is cheaper, sometimes not. Depends on what you are going in for. Many of the specialty breads (like cinnamon raisin bread for toast) is nearly the same price as the grocery store. But buns and reg. sandwich bread are usually a good deal. But be prepared to pay in cash; the merita stores only take cash and no debit.TheNormalMiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331429075393644206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-53264714882611406962009-03-28T18:41:00.000-05:002009-03-28T18:41:00.000-05:00We have two Freighoffers (spelling?) outlets nearb...We have two Freighoffers (spelling?) outlets nearby, so I usually frequent them. I can get my daughter's favorite 100-percent whole wheat bread for about $1.39 a loaf (it's at least $2.50 at the local grocer), English muffins for $1 a pack, bagels for $1.30 a pack, etc. Also, they have frequent shopper cards: for every $10 spent you get a stamp. When the card is filled, you get $5 off your next purchase. In January, they pass out calendars with monthly coupons (free bread, BOGO free offer, etc.) I can get a lot of stuff for $10 and I definitely stock up my freezer when I go.Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121543483134850648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-84126463464890722152009-03-28T17:54:00.000-05:002009-03-28T17:54:00.000-05:00I bought English Muffins at the Dollar Tree this m...I bought English Muffins at the Dollar Tree this morning (for$1), which expire on April 3. Great deal! They also have lots of Pumpernickel bread, hot dog and hamburger buns, etc. which I have bought in the past. Not all Dollar Trees in this area are as big, thus they don't all have bread like this.<BR/><BR/>Our local Giant marks bakery things down, yet the price is still not "that" good. The only thing that they mark down to a good price is bananas. (19 cents a lb.) So I always look for the brown bags of them to eat within a day or two, or throw in the freezer to make Banana Bread.<BR/><BR/>CarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-73822936513223644612009-03-28T17:52:00.000-05:002009-03-28T17:52:00.000-05:00I've never noticed much taste difference on frozen...I've never noticed much taste difference on frozen bread/buns--probably because ours rarely last longer than 2-4 weeks.<BR/><BR/>However, we usually toast our buns on the grill as the meat is cooking. They taste great that way!<BR/><BR/>Also, it's mostly the kids in our house who eat sandwich bread, and of course, they are not as picky as adults.<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your suggestions!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-89242785746263394242009-03-28T17:18:00.000-05:002009-03-28T17:18:00.000-05:00Oh, I loved the bakery outlet in my former town. ...Oh, I loved the bakery outlet in my former town. It's been so long, I don't even remember prices.<BR/>There is a bakery outlet in my current town, but it's really out of the way for my usual trips out. Although, I did drive by today, and didn't stop! It just didn't occur to me.<BR/>I *do* shop on "clearance day" at my regular grocer. I get occasional bread that way, although usually the specialty stuff like sourdough.<BR/><BR/>As a semi-related side note, last night I made meatloaf with a 79 cent package of... dry french bread. The store slices it and dries it for "stuffing" and then clearances it. I zapped it with my 3-cup processor (in batches, of course... 3 cups cubed=1/2 cup crumbs), and had probably five cups of bread crumbs!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03381554731510359760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-77894807014646507332009-03-28T16:25:00.000-05:002009-03-28T16:25:00.000-05:00I found my Old Home Bakery Outlet about 8 months a...I found my Old Home Bakery Outlet about 8 months ago and have not bought bread at the store since. I can buy bread for 50% or more off what the store charges. I usually buy 6-10 loaves (depending on the freezer room I have available) and stick them in the freezer. Last time I went I walked in and they had Earth Grains bread for $1 a loaf. At the store this is $3 or more. I bought all 8 loaves. I love bread outlet stores.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07244617283504044235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-86056816169242720962009-03-28T16:15:00.000-05:002009-03-28T16:15:00.000-05:00I just found out about a bakery thrift store in my...I just found out about a bakery thrift store in my town! You can bet I'll be heading there to stock up on buns for my daughter's birthday party and our July 4th party. Thanks for the tips :)<BR/><BR/>BTW, I tagged you for an award...please, please, please don't feel any need to post it (I rarely ever do!)- I just wanted you to know!Sarah @ Fiddledeedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227709842197462129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-50552507673968405292009-03-28T15:07:00.000-05:002009-03-28T15:07:00.000-05:00BTW- I don't like the taste of frozen bread either...BTW- I don't like the taste of frozen bread either- it tastes stale to me- so I don't stock up.<BR/>But we don't go through a lot of bread.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198311755040372256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-20019125281371585052009-03-28T15:04:00.000-05:002009-03-28T15:04:00.000-05:00Our local bread brand here is called Schwebels- I ...Our local bread brand here is called Schwebels- I would never pay full price for bread at the grocery store- I always shope the bread outlet!<BR/><BR/>http://theworkingmomblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/shopping-for-grocery-markdowns.htmlJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198311755040372256noreply@blogger.com