Rav, $40 for stew is about right, It costs me over $20 to make chicken
soup.
Crazy, there is no inflation.
I make blueberry pancakes for my Grandkids using "Heart Smart Bisquick"
and add egg whites for whole eggs. Pretty healthy, taste betta then the Diner's and fill ya up real good on a cold day.
Can't beat growing herbs either, they are sky high $$$.