Susan Thomas Transcript

Matthew Zaslow, Nassau News.org: Hi I'm Matthew Zaslow reporting for Nassau News, can I just get your name and home town?

Susan Thomas, West Hempstead Resisident: Hi, yes I'm Susan Thomas

Nassau News.org: Where are you from?

Susan Thomas: West Hempstead

Nassau News.org: Would you mind if I ask you a few questions, is that alright?

Susan Thomas: Sure

Nassau News.org: What do you think lately about the very high costs of wheat and flower?

Susan Thomas: Trusthfully I really didn't notice it until I went to get some bagels after church last Sunday, and I couldn't believe the price. I even said to the guy, are you sure? And he said yes, and he was complaining about the prices of wheat. And I said I really hadn't heard about it. And I really think it stinks. Ya know bagels is like a staple, you have bagels in the morning after church. A nd the cost of wheat and flour is really going up.

I really can't believe the price of bagels and how the cost of pizza is, its ridiculous. I went to the pizza place and it was 16 dollars for one pie. I remember years ago I use to pay 50 cents a slice. And its just getting way out of hand.

I can't believe the price of just one bagel, when I go to work in the morning and I have to give them a dollar a dollar twenty five. Years ago its ridiculous I could get a bagel with cream cheese or a bagel with butter for like 75 cents at the most.

Nassau News: How has the rising prices of wheat and flour changed the way you spend your money for fast foods?

Every Friday we usually get a pizza but now at 16 dollars a pie I would have to buy 2 pies, thats like 32 dollars, that is just not in my budget anymore. It really makes Chiense food look much better than pizza for a Friday night.