Grocery Aisle Smackdown: What's Worth It, What's Not
Should you buy cage-free or organic eggs? Lobster or a so-called cheaper alternative? We find out where to spend and where to save.
By Lynn Andriani
Vegetables: Precut in a Microwavable Bag vs. DIY
Our choice: DIY
Why: We knew the convenience of neatly chopped vegetables in microwave-ready bags came at a price, but we were surprised to see just how much the extra help costs: 99 cents for a regular bag of carrots versus $3.99 for a ready-to-cook package.
The only drawback: More time in the kitchen. It takes about three minutes longer to peel and slice carrots yourself, put them in a bowl, cover it with a lid and put it in the microwave.
Published 07/08/2012
