Beef Prices Soar, Luxury Until 2028
Beef prices have reached record highs, with ground beef hitting $6.90 per pound in April and steaks up 16% from last year, reports Fortune. The USDA forecasts a further 10.1% price increase by 2026. Due to drought and production challenges, cattle inventories are at a 75-year low and unlikely to recover before 2028. Source: https://fortune.com/article/record-beef-prices-inflation-iran-war-demand/
Grocery Prices Set to Rise in 2026
Food prices in the U.S. are expected to rise 3.4% in 2026, driven by inflation, supply chain issues, and extreme weather, according to the USDA. Groceries, especially beef, vegetables, and nonalcoholic drinks, will see sharper price hikes, reports Newsweek. Source: https://www.newsweek.com/grocery-prices-are-rising-again-in-2026-its-just-the-start-12007755
🍳 This Week’s Recipes
Creamy Veggie & Egg Stir-Fry
Sauté frozen mixed vegetables in a pan until heated through. Beat eggs and pour over vegetables, stirring gently to scramble. Add dollops of cream cheese and stir until creamy and combined. Serve warm.
With beef prices high and vegetable prices increasing, this creamy veggie and egg stir-fry offers a cost-effective, tasty alternative that fits rising grocery budgets.
Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich
“Sweet, salty, and surprisingly popular!”
- 2 slices white bread
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 3 slices cooked bacon
Spread peanut butter evenly on one slice of bread. Layer the cooked bacon slices on top. Cover with the other slice of bread, slice diagonally, and enjoy this classic early 20th-century treat.