Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:36:27 +0900, cshenk wrote:
>
>> "Sqwertz" wrote
>>
>>> Yep. HEB brand. Don't let the $.88 fool you into thinking it
>>> was from Walmart ($.88 is a popular Walmart price tag).
>> Back when I lived in San Antonio Tx, we had an HEB across the street. I do
>> not know if it is the same now, but back then their store brands were all
>> pretty good. It seemed they took more care to taste test the product before
>> allowing their name to be used on it as a store brand.
>>
>> I wonder if they are still like that? That was in 1983-1986.
>
> They have two store brands, "HEB" and "Hill Country Fare". The
> HEB branded items are comparable to the name brands, sometimes
> better. The HCF brand isn't so good, but still a big step above
> the "Great Value" brands and their relatives.
>
> I highly reccomend the HEB bacon and "Texas Originals" Hot Dogs
> (jalapeno, cheese, or mesquite).
>
> -sw

We love their pre-smoked brisket. It's almost as good as great Texas
barbecue joint stuff. When you buy it you get tons of other food for
free. We went to a hot dog roast and campfire last night and I brought
along a 3 pound package of Ball Park hot dogs that I'd gotten for free
while buying a small pre-sliced smoked brisket on one of their Meal
Deals. Most of the stuff one gets for free isn't eaten in our house so I
give it to the food pantry.

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Janet Wilder
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