Comments on: Food to take on our flight to Florida

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:37:57 +0000

I agree with Nicole’s advice… high protein, keeps hunger in check. Beef jerky makes a good snack. Once in Florida, you can buy tuna and can use it either for sandwiches (mixed with relish and mayo), or can make tuna patties for dinner.

Simple recipe:

Lg can of tuna
1 potato - (boil, cool, and crumble)
1 egg
salt and pepper
1/4 c flour

Mix ingredients and form into patties. Coat patties with flour and deep fry. Good with lemon or salsa.

Good luck, have fun and enjoy your trip!!!

By: Bethany B-A

Bethany B-A — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:45 +0000

That sounds like a great idea! I tend to pack sandwiches for the plane rides, and lots of snacks for between meal times during a trip. I usually keep those in my carry-on.

I’ve heard about the airlines only allowing one checked bag per passenger — that is definitely something to check out, because the cost of that could outweigh the non-Aldi prices in Fort Myers. But I’m sure you’ll figure it out! Great planning ahead! :-)

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By: boogiemum

boogiemum — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:03:03 +0000

I also thought I would add to the mix that you really have to be careful which grocery store you go into- especially Publix. The ones that are near beaches or major attractions are always outrageously priced. If you head into a more suburban area the prices are much better.

By: Marcy

Marcy — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:47:16 +0000

Duh…I didn’t think about the fact that you were flying (and not driving). I wouldn’t recommend taking pasta/sauce on a plane to anyone. :-)

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By: Kacie

Kacie — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:45:37 +0000

Ya know what I love about blogging? I can post a half-formed idea, and ya’ll give me advice and suggestions to help me make a well-informed decision. Thank you so much!

At first, I wanted to bring a bunch of food from Aldi since prices are pretty reasonable. Also, I didn’t want to spend a lot of time at the grocery while there.

But now that you’ve given me more to think about, I think it would be most reasonable for me to bring dry goods and some snacks to tide me over, and then just do some shopping when we get there.

Thanks for your help!

(and btw Saph, we’re flying into the airport in Fort Myers. I’ll be sure to wave :) ).

By: Julianne

Julianne — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:36:28 +0000

I’m not sure it is worth packing things like pasta and sauce - groceries in most of Florida don’t cost more than groceries other places (especially if you are buying very basic things and/or things on sale!), so it may make more sense to spend the money in your budget for food that week at a grocery store here.

Florida does have SuperTarget! SuperTarget is fantastic for great prices. A jar of pasta sauce costs 0.98, and tastes every bit as good as Prego or Ragu. Publix is good (I agree about buying store brands - I can’t tell the difference!) too. Don’t come here with the idea that citrus and seafood is less expensive at grocery stores here! It isn’t! You can usually get good deals at farmer markets, but other than that, produce in Florida tends to be expensive!

Have fun!

By: Elizabeth Sue

Elizabeth Sue — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:41:56 +0000

I am really impressed by your forthought about your trip. I need to take your lead and get my act together. Good luck on your trip.

By: Saph -Walk with Me

Saph -Walk with Me — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:46:22 +0000

We don’t have penny items in Publix here in Florida.
Make sure to check the Publix fliers in the front of the store for Publix coupons. And definitely check the shelf price and what it rings up for. This is the second week in a row that I found an item ringing up incorrectly and so I got the item for free. I just go to the customer service desk so I don’t hold up the line and point out the mistake - they check it out and then give me my money back.
Wave hi to me when you fly over Tampa!! Oh where are you flying into??

By: A

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:32:50 +0000

No card at publix. The penny items on Sunday / Monday can be really good (milk).

They double coupons (but not in Florida) and also allow stacking a manufacture coupon with a store coupon. Mine take competitor coupons so you can really rack up the savings during the weeks of BOGO.

Albertsons may be a cheaper route on basic goods as Publix can get price without sales.

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By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:03:13 +0000

I just came here to tell you the same thing! Many airlines are only allowing one checked bag now, so do check with them to see if that is even possible. Excess baggage costs are pretty high.