"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
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> Heya all,
>
> While I am here in southern Cal..I am becoming re-acquainted with one
> of my favorite stores. Grocery Outlet. They haven't expanded to NM
> yet, and maybe never will.
>
> I went there a few days ago, and had a blast. I found the ends of
> Panchetta rolls on sale...and got a package. Now I am trying to
> figure out how I can use this..they look great! I might go back and
> get another package and stick it in the freezer to take back with me
> to NM in May. The price was great.
>
> They also had some wonderful cheeses..of which I didn't get much. I
> have a budget which I trying to stick to..
>
> But the real winner tonight is...a Marlbourough Sauvignon Blanc...for
> $3.99/bottle. I only got one bottle. I should have gotten a case. It
> is so very, very good!!!
>
> In the past, I have gotten wonderful canned tomatoes packaged in
> Italy, wonderful cold cuts, wonderful cheeses, and other incredible
> bargains. When I was in Phoenix a few years ago..they had a special
> on Niman Ranch hams.. I got one. It was one of the best ones I had
> had in a long time.
>
> It is always a treasure hunt when I go there. I should know that I
> need to get something good while it is there, cause it can disappear
> fast..and never appear again. Like the time about 10 years ago, when
> they had some fantastic wine for about $1/bottle. I got a few
> bottles, and shared it with a wine loving friend. We both agreed it
> was a fantastic bargain. I went back to get more..and it was gone.
>
> I think I will stop by the store this week and pick up more of the
> Sauvignon Blanc and the pancetta ends.
>

Memories of the old TJs. Sigh. Miss that store.

Paul