Dan Goodman wrote:
>
> Christine Dabney wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:44:15 -0700 (PDT), "mequeenbe.nospam"
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > when i moved out here to azusa, i discovered that there were at
> > > least 5 hispanic type markets within 2 miles. when the flyers
> > > arrive, either in the mail, or as an insert in the elay times, i
> > > pick out the best prices.
> > >
> > > harriet & critters
> >
> > I do that with all the sales ads. Most of them have their ads online,
> > and I can usually peruse them the night before the they become
> > effective. I would think you could do that with some of the sales
> > circulars of the Hispanic markets too. I know some of them have their
> > ads online. Gigante was one, I think..and I think it is in that
> > area, if I am not mistaken. I can't remember the names of the other
> > markets.
>
> I've found that the real bargains aren't in the flyers. For example,
> my local Cub (South Minneapolis, near Lake & Hiawatha) has an area of
> shelves for $1.00 items. The green tea I found there (100 teabags)
> probably isn't the highest quality, of course.
>
> In the meat department: three pounds of bacon ends and pieces for
> $4.99. I prefer ends and pieces to better bacon. But since I use
> bacon in small amounts, I'm not sure if it would really be a bargain
> for me.
>
> --
> Dan Goodman
>

Got a freezer? Wrap the bacon well and airtight. It will keep in the
freezer for about 6 months. We do that with regular bacon when it's on
sale.