On 7/20/2015 5:18 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2015-07-20 3:35 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> If I get swiss cheese at the deli, I like it sliced thin. I don't
>> think this especially pleases the staff at my local supermarket.
>> Hee. The other closest supermarket, they make a slice and show
>> you, and ask if that's how you want it. Much more customer service
>> oriented staff.
>
> They do the same at the butcher/deli I go to. The will slice it to the
> thickness you want and then they lay a piece of paper between the slices
> so they don't stick together.

That paper business I've only seen with prosciutto and that
was at Whole Foods.

> Even better, they are always a lot
> cheaper than the grocery store. I once paid close to $4 for enough
> smoked ham to make two sandwiches. The next week the butcher had higher
> quality smoked ham for $3.50 per pound.

I don't know if my butcher sells cold cuts, not that you mention
it. I should stop in there one day to do some shopping and
check it out.

nancy