By Colette Bennett Rising food costs continue to drain us at the drive-through. This year has not been a pleasant one for those trying to save money. First, visits to refill your gas tank have become an unfortunate realization of just how much a war on the other side of the world affects supply and demand in our everyday lives. Prices at the pump shot above $4 a gallon in many areas of the U.S., while West Coast states such as California recorded prices as high at $6, forcing some to leave their cars in their driveways and seek other modes of transportation. Second, visits to the local grocery…