Gross Point Milk - 89 cents

I came across a surprising find yesterday at Fresh Farms—a half-gallon carton of milk for 89 cents. The "downside?" It was fat-free. I usually refuse to drink fat-free/skim milk, but I figured this was too good a deal to pass up, and since I have an abundance of cream, I could add a little of that, use it in baking, etc. if it sucked.

Turns out it's fantastic. It's not thin and watery like skim milk usually is and tastes at least like 1%. I drank a glass plain and I couldn't tell the difference. I baked it in corn pudding and there was no watery texture. I had to stop myself from pouring another glass. The best part is that the cows are free-range, grass-fed, and not loaded with hormones.

I don't know how long this sale will last, but I suggest stopping by if you're in the area. It's in the milk section way at the end of the store, but in the floor case, not the one against the wall with the jugs of milk. I think I'll buy this from now on instead of Deans/Jewel brand/etc., as a gallon would only be $1.98, cheaper even than Jewel milk sales, which is often $2.29.

Hi- Is it still only 89 cents? That is really cheap. Personally I think oberweiss makes the best milk. Gross Point milk is good, but not quite as good as oberweiss. I also like the fact that it comes in returnable bottles. I think milk in glass tastes better. I used to buy it all the time until a few years ago when they raised the price substantially. Now I only buy it when it is on sale. I've always bought skim milk, and I will drink Jewel skim milk. Unfortunately I don't get to that neighborhood on a regular basis, and I've only been to Fresh Farms once, even though I was impressed with the store. Thanks, Nancy

Actually, I goofed, it's Grass Point. However, I'm not sure about the price, but I'm doing my shopping Monday so if I end up at Fresh Farms again I'll let you know if it's still on sale. I'd love to try Oberweis (and I almost bought the egg nog this year) but it's just so expensive for half a gallon.

As of Friday, it was still .89. The milk is short dated, which could explain the low price.

I haven't been able to find this stuff since. Has anyone else seen it at their neighborhood grocery?

Pie Lady wrote:I haven't been able to find this stuff since. Has anyone else seen it at their neighborhood grocery?

I'm pretty sure they bought a shipment of this milk that was about to expire, then offered it at a bargain price. Once it was gone, it was gone for good.