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How to Protect Your Wallet from Rising Food Prices in Canada

   The 2026 Survival Guide — 10 proven strategies to cut your grocery bill and fight back against inflation. MoneySavings.ca  ·  May 10, 2026  ·  8 min read If your grocery bill has been quietly climbing, you're not imagining it. Canadian families are facing the steepest food inflation in years — but with the right strategies, you can fight back. Here's exactly what to do. The Numbers Are Real — And They Hurt Let's not sugarcoat it. According to the 2026 Canada Food Price Report , food prices across the country are expected to rise between 4% and 6% this year, driven largely by beef prices climbing roughly 7%. The culprits? A perfect storm of US–Canada trade tariffs, shrinking cattle herds, and rising supply chain costs. $17,571 Projected food spend for a family of 4 in 2026 +$994 More than in 2025 — per family, per year +27% Higher than just five years ago 4–6% Overall food price increas...
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gingerbread men cookies

 

  • Ingredients:

    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
    • 1/3 cup molasses
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
    • Frosting of your choice

  • Instructions:

    1. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
    2. Beat in molasses, egg and water.
    3. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
    4. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes.
    5. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
    6. Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
    7. Frost as desired.

Enjoy your gingerbread men cookies! 

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