PRACTICAL PARSIMONY: Kraft Deal

Friday, September 16, 2016

Kraft Deal

Today, I found a Kraft deal. Five cheese products were $10. Chunks, shreds, and slices were included in the deal. I bought two 8-ounce chunks of Medium Cheddar and three bags of Italian Five Cheese shreds. Since I have not had cheese in over a month, this will be an adventure. I will try cheese one day with no other allergens consumed. So, that will be a day excluding milk, wheat, and mammal meat.

I am pleased to say I spent one day without allergic reactions. No itching is a boon. Ears are fine. Tinnitus is at a minimum. Intestines are not complaining. Head and chest are clear. If you have never suffered from food, you have no idea how happy this makes me.

Actually, I believe eating like I do will save money since I won't waste money on gluten- or wheat-free products. Little dairy will be eaten. Chocolate is under control. Also. I buy less medicine, prescription and otc.

So far, the only mammal products I plan to consume are cheeses and milk.

Friday night, I will be taken out for my birthday dinner. Since I love sour cream on my baked potato, I will carry Greek yogurt. Their sour cream might have gums in it. Maybe I will take my own salad dressing. GAH! I am becoming one of "those" people.

Your turn
Have you found a Kraft deal lately? Do you ever go out to eat and take part of your meal with you?

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CTMOMSeptember 16, 2016 at 7:22 AM
Not Kraft but Shoprite has 8 oz blocks this week (their label) for $1.25 making this $2.50/lb. I bought 2 eah of NY sharp Cheddar and Colby Jack. I don't tote my own food, but would if I had restrictions as you do. Back in the day, before it was more readily available, I'd keep herbal tea in my purse. No longer an issue. : )
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slugmamaSeptember 16, 2016 at 8:10 AM
There are Kraft cheese Qs on coupons dotcom.
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PattiSeptember 16, 2016 at 4:05 PM
Do whatever you have to do to feel good and enjoy your dinner out. "Those people" don't have hives, edema, and intestinal upset. I highly recommend it! Lol
Patti from Ca
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Crystal HankeySeptember 19, 2016 at 2:01 PM
Yep, be one of "those people". I am. They are not the ones suffering when they eat something they shouldn't. I have to ask on salad dressings and BBQ sauce about honey as I'm very allergic to it. They always look at you funny so I'll take mine! Better than ending up in the hospital. Take care.
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Okay, hoping the annoyances have gone away.

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Friday, September 16, 2016

Kraft Deal

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