The good folks at Kroger must have been paying attention to last month’s column.

I wrote of how I found it odd that there wasn’t much of a discount on the 18-count eggs compared to the dozens.

A few weeks after that column hit the public, a big refrigerated bin at the Kroger on Middle Tennessee advertised a $1.50 sale on large 18-count egg cartons. That’s a cool 8.33 cents per egg, obliterating the 11.5-cent price last edition touted as the lowest in the area. $3 for 3 dozen. Nice.

Either the Kroger pricing officials were responding to market demand, or the chickens were extra happy out at the corporate hatchery and laid a surplus of the white miracle protein balls.

Now, onto this month’s product spotlight, honey.

This nectar of the bees has a taste that can’t be duplicated; it’s great for sore throats (mix it with a little lemon juice and get it real hot), helps boost the immune system and turns Bracken Jr. into a giggly Winnie the Pooh. The term “superfood” is even thrown around. (Note: raw honey is really what you’re looking for if you want the full health benefits of honey, not the ultra pasteurized, heated and processed sweet gooeyness found at most groceries; still, there’s nothing like the trusty honey bear to give that peanut butter sandwich what it deserves.)

Upon last inspection, WalMart has 12 ounces of honey priced at $2.82, with a 24-ounce unit selling for $5.17.

The shelves at Publix carry a good variety of honeys, with orange blossom, organic and other varieties to choose from, but at its most affordable, a 12-ounce is $2.45 and a 24-ounce is $5.99.

Once again, strictly looking at pricing, Kroger comes out on top, offering the famous 12-ounce honey bear for $2.29. Look for one near the 18 eggs for $1.50!

Until next time, shop smart, and keep your eye on the markets.