My solution is to buy pricey stuff when there is a substantial difference in terms of flavor between the run of the mill stuff and what you can find from a spec

My solution is to buy pricey stuff when there is a substantial difference in terms of flavor between the run of the mill stuff and what you can find from a specialty product. So no to chicken breasts, but yes to steaks... and no to celery, but yes to tomatoes. I'd honestly rather go to an asian market for most of my produce, though. More inexpensive, way more variety, and fresher overall, at least in my experience.