Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

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Monkey bread, in New York, Dec. 13, 2017. Monkey bread is perfect for a family or holiday brunch: It keeps people together at the table, gathered around a sticky, crunchy, rich treat. (Rikki Snyder/The New York Times)

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