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.

Christine