Food!

   I thought about doing this entry a couple of days ago while I was suffering from a serious case of food poisoning, which I am honestly surprised I have avoided this long, but I put it off until tonight. Awhile ago I stumbled across a project showing the differences in eating habits, food culture, and food availability around the world. The link was on my previous post, but you can also see it here if you are too lazy to scroll down. Since I don't really have time to assemble a Moroccan family with all their groceries,  I thought I would give a quick breakdown of food prices in Morocco.

1 Kilo (2.2 lbs) of "Kefta" or Ground Beef with spices - $10.60 USD

    This is the most expensive item on the food list, and is not usually available to poor people

4 Large tomatoes, onions, or peppers (when in season)- $1.17 USD

      I buy a lot of vegetables, and can usually feed four people a good mixture for about $2 

One medium-sized bag of "Lays" potato chips- $2.35

1 Kilo of strawberries- $1-$3USD, Depending on the season

1-1.5 Kilo of "Harsha", a hard, flat cake similar to cornbread- $1.41 USD

    This is delicious, often freshly cooked with jam, nutella or honey 

One Glass of Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice- $0.50-$1USD  

1 Kilo of Almonds- $7 USD 

One glass of sweet mint tea or coffee- $1 USD 

One 8oz bottle of "Especial" Beer $2-$3USD

Food at a restaurant obviously varies greatly, from fancy sushi at $50 a plate to sandwiches that cost less than a dollar. It has been estimated (thanks to my lovely roommate) that a family would spend about $412 on food per month. 

Some pictures of my local grocery store.