blake murphy wrote:
> On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:52:32 -0400, Kajikit wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I know I'm babbling but I'm agreeing with you and a few others about
>>> the power of quality and the value of paying for it. These guys took
>>> a tear down building and turned it into a gold mine by simply putting
>>> a neon Boars Head sign in the window. Obviously they had other
>>> talents and passions but they made gold out of shit by using a quality
>>> product.
>> Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
>> Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
>> love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
>> it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.
>
> boar's head does not impress me either. not that it's bad, but it's not
> worth the premium price. at my local giant food grocery here in maryland
> it has displaced most of the other brands.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Being born and raised in Philadelphia, Lunch Roll was always my favorite
lunch meat. Now living in Florida, they don't have it or even know what
it is. I have to wait till I get tp Phila. to get it. Tastykakes too....

On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:57:37 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:52:32 -0400, Kajikit wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>I know I'm babbling but I'm agreeing with you and a few others about
>>>the power of quality and the value of paying for it. These guys took
>>>a tear down building and turned it into a gold mine by simply putting
>>>a neon Boars Head sign in the window. Obviously they had other
>>>talents and passions but they made gold out of shit by using a quality
>>>product.
>>
>> Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
>> Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
>> love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
>> it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.
>
>boar's head does not impress me either. not that it's bad, but it's not
>worth the premium price. at my local giant food grocery here in maryland
>it has displaced most of the other brands.

It's a shame that they've limited your choices. I'm not a cheerleader
for any of the three brands I mentioned, but have found each has
something that is far better than the norm. Obviously this is only
in my eyes. We're all different as there are people who actually
think mCshitties sells food. And the price difference is a balance of
"personal" economics and taste preference. If I need to get some
lunch in my gut I don't mind nuking a cheapo hot dog and scarfing it
down using little or no condiments and eating it while driving. But
for a grilling event I'd never use such an item. Vienna (4 times the
price) would be my next choice. Daisy brand (8 times the price) would
be the best option. If I had to provide 50 dogs I don't think I'd use
Daisy as they're $1.40 EACH. But for the two of us or for a small
group they're well worth the money.

I mentioned 3 upscale producers but I neglected to mention Bobak's.
Their ham is better than BH and D&W IMO. It's easy to find around
here and according the their site it's in other states also. The site
seems to be more geared to the wholesale trade. Unfortunately it
seems they've whored themselves to walmart.

http://www.bobak.com/?co=home

As I said it's a shame your choices have been limited. I can choose
between all four of these producers plus a couple dozen more all at
the same store. No wonder people hate chicago so much.

Lou

On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:39:00 -0700, <RJ> wrote:

> On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:52:32 -0400, Kajikit >
> wrote:
>>
>>Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
>>Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
>>love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
>>it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.
>
> When our grocer switched to Boars Head,
> the price of deli meats darn near doubled !
>
> Thats about the only difference I noticed....
> ...now buying alot less at the deli .

i don't know about doubled, but at least a dollar or two more per pound
with no discernible difference is quality.

your pal,
blake

On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:39:28 -0400, brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:26:28 -0500, Sqwertz >
>wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:15:36 -0400, brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:52:32 -0400, Kajikit >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
>>>>Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
>>>>love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
>>>>it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.
>>>
>>> Apples and bananas... it's patently dishonest to compare "lunchmeat"
>>> with fresh roast poultry.
>>
>>She's not.
>>
>>You need to stop getting defensive every time somebody says they
>>don't like something you endorse.
>>
>>
>I don't endorse Boar's Head, I made it a point to say I'm not brand
>loyal. But you lied when you wrote about Boar's Head samples... any
>store manager who set up a sample table would lose both knee caps...
>there's an 8th Dwarf, LIAR!

Shemp,,,,,,,,You're a nutcase. I've seen a BH rep behind the deli
counter handing out samples to people not even requesting them. He
had on a very cool polo shirt with the BH logo embroidered on it. I
wish he had been handing out shirts instead.

When you're wrong and make stupid comments it's best to admit it. But
you'll slither away and say nothing with no apology as usual.

Lou

On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:39:28 -0400, brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:26:28 -0500, Sqwertz >
>wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:15:36 -0400, brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:52:32 -0400, Kajikit >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
>>>>Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
>>>>love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
>>>>it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.
>>>
>>> Apples and bananas... it's patently dishonest to compare "lunchmeat"
>>> with fresh roast poultry.
>>
>>She's not.
>>
>>You need to stop getting defensive every time somebody says they
>>don't like something you endorse.
>>
>>
>I don't endorse Boar's Head, I made it a point to say I'm not brand
>loyal. But you lied when you wrote about Boar's Head samples... any
>store manager who set up a sample table would lose both knee caps...
>there's an 8th Dwarf, LIAR!

Shemp,,,,,,,,You're a nutcase. I've seen a BH rep behind the deli
counter handing out samples to people not even requesting them. He
had on a very cool polo shirt with the BH logo embroidered on it. I
wish he had been handing out shirts instead.

When you're wrong and make stupid comments it's best to admit it. But
you'll slither away and say nothing with no apology as usual.

Lou

On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:52:32 -0400, Kajikit >
wrote:

>On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
> wrote:
>
>>I know I'm babbling but I'm agreeing with you and a few others about
>>the power of quality and the value of paying for it. These guys took
>>a tear down building and turned it into a gold mine by simply putting
>>a neon Boars Head sign in the window. Obviously they had other
>>talents and passions but they made gold out of shit by using a quality
>>product.
>
>Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
>Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
>love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
>it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.

The irony of what I read here is sometimes creepy. Maybe RFC karma
follows me to the grocery store. I've only been a Majer store twice
and never been all that impressed. Louise had never been to one. We
were driving by one this morning and I remembered seeing they had my
brand of beer on sale so we stopped in. We looked around and they had
some pumpernickel that looked good so I grabbed that and headed to the
deli counter to get some ham. The slicer asked if I wanted some D&W
turkey breast for $1.99. My jaw dropped and I summoned Louise as I'm
not a big turkey fan. The offerings were black forest and
traditional. She settled on two pounds of the Black Forest. I've
never seen anything other than ham called black forest but I'm
guessing it must have something to do with the smoke and seasonings.
She's a turkey lover and claims it's the best she's ever had and at 4
bucks for 2 pounds she was pretty happy.

Lou

On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
> wrote:

>I also wonder what parts of the world call it cold cuts vs. lunch
>meat? Or something else?

We always called it lunch meat growing up in in central PA, but I tend
to call it cold cuts now.

As to my favorite...it's a toss-up between hot pastrami (okay, it
ain't cold cuts) and lebanon bologna. I like pastrami with provolone,
and lebanon with almost any bread and almost any cheese. And almost
any condiment. But we can't get lebanon down here in KY so I usually
pick up a pound or three when we're up visiting the family.**

Best -- Terry
**which I will be doing in a few hours. Dad had a heart attack Friday
night, they had to resuscitate him six or eight times, got him into
ICU, he's to undergo surgery Tues or Wed for a pacemaker. 50/50
chance of surviving last I heard. But I've been expecting it for a
while so it's not a real surprise.

Terry > wrote in
:

> On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
> > wrote:
>
>>I also wonder what parts of the world call it cold cuts vs. lunch
>>meat? Or something else?
>
> We always called it lunch meat growing up in in central PA, but I tend
> to call it cold cuts now.
>
> As to my favorite...it's a toss-up between hot pastrami (okay, it
> ain't cold cuts) and lebanon bologna. I like pastrami with provolone,
> and lebanon with almost any bread and almost any cheese. And almost
> any condiment. But we can't get lebanon down here in KY so I usually
> pick up a pound or three when we're up visiting the family.**
>
> Best -- Terry
> **which I will be doing in a few hours. Dad had a heart attack Friday
> night, they had to resuscitate him six or eight times, got him into
> ICU, he's to undergo surgery Tues or Wed for a pacemaker. 50/50
> chance of surviving last I heard. But I've been expecting it for a
> while so it's not a real surprise.


I've come to know lunch meats/cold cuts as containing sodium nitrates
and/or sodium nitrites, forcing me to use fresh meats instead.

I'll do the every so often hot dogs, knowing full well!

Andy

On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:20:10 -0500, Terry >
wrote:

>On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
> wrote:
>
>>I also wonder what parts of the world call it cold cuts vs. lunch
>>meat? Or something else?
>
>We always called it lunch meat growing up in in central PA, but I tend
>to call it cold cuts now.

My mom's side called it lunch meat. My dad's side cold cuts. Maybe
because my dads mother was a city person? She wasn't much of a cook
and there was always a cold cut tray set out for holiday meals. She
always had good bread, rolls and lots of condiments so as kids we
kinda liked it. It wasn't until later I realized that's what was
served because she couldn't cook. (or didn't want to)
>
>As to my favorite...

Someone saw the question?

>it's a toss-up between hot pastrami (okay, it
>ain't cold cuts) and lebanon bologna. I like pastrami with provolone,
>and lebanon with almost any bread and almost any cheese. And almost
>any condiment.

Sounds good. I like ham and swiss on a pumpernickel. The cheapo
boiled ham for 2 bucks a pound doesn't make it though. I like a
hickory smoked or what's labeled Black Forest. Yesterday we bought
what was called Black Forest turkey. I was confused so I googled and
it seems what we get in the states bears little or no resemblance to
the genuine product. Gotta learn something every day I guess.

> But we can't get lebanon down here in KY so I usually
>pick up a pound or three when we're up visiting the family.**

You mentioned Carbondale in another post but I didn't have to respond.
Is it still a big party town? My brother went there and I spend lots
of time there 30+ years ago. Halloween was always a drunken brawl.
You couldn't take 5 steps without stepping on a can, bottle or passed
out person.
>
>Best -- Terry
>**which I will be doing in a few hours. Dad had a heart attack Friday
>night, they had to resuscitate him six or eight times, got him into
>ICU, he's to undergo surgery Tues or Wed for a pacemaker. 50/50
>chance of surviving last I heard. But I've been expecting it for a
>while so it's not a real surprise.

Hope all goes well with that!

Lou

On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:48:12 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:33 -0500, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> Shemp,,,,,,,,You're a nutcase. I've seen a BH rep behind the deli
>> counter handing out samples to people not even requesting them. He
>> had on a very cool polo shirt with the BH logo embroidered on it. I
>> wish he had been handing out shirts instead.
>
>Yep. Like I said - "real" territory sales reps. Not those blonde
>bimbos and gigolos they hire for trade shows and such.

Hey! What do you have against blond bimbos? Actually many of those
chicks make their real money after the show.

> These people
>actually work for Boars Head full time.

Yes. This guy was a seasoned professional PR person. He was also
handing out little BH recipe booklets. I just recently tossed it out
in the midst of a clean-up campaign.

Lou

Lou Decruss wrote:

> Sounds good. I like ham and swiss on a pumpernickel. The cheapo
> boiled ham for 2 bucks a pound doesn't make it though. I like a
> hickory smoked or what's labeled Black Forest. Yesterday we bought
> what was called Black Forest turkey. I was confused so I googled and
> it seems what we get in the states bears little or no resemblance to
> the genuine product. Gotta learn something every day I guess.

I like the Boar's Head black forest ham. The real stuff doesn't sound
especially appealing to me, it's like they cover it with pine needles
and bury it for a month. (laugh) Okay, I'm exaggerating.

nancy

jmcquown wrote:
> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Andy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> What nobody had breakfast?
>>>
>>> Andy
>>
>> Magic drink + cracked wheat sourdough toast crisp - with butter & cheese.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Dimitri
>>
>
>
>
> Scrambled eggs, waffles, bacon, coffee (brewed in a stove-top
> percolator) and milk. For two
>
> Jill

How did the cat like his breakfast?

-R

On Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:48:50 -0500, Lou Decruss
> wrote:

>On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:20:10 -0500, Terry >
>wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
> wrote:
>>
>>>I also wonder what parts of the world call it cold cuts vs. lunch
>>>meat? Or something else?
>>
>>We always called it lunch meat growing up in in central PA, but I tend
>>to call it cold cuts now.
>
>My mom's side called it lunch meat. My dad's side cold cuts. Maybe
>because my dads mother was a city person? She wasn't much of a cook
>and there was always a cold cut tray set out for holiday meals. She
>always had good bread, rolls and lots of condiments so as kids we
>kinda liked it. It wasn't until later I realized that's what was
>served because she couldn't cook. (or didn't want to)
>>
>>As to my favorite...
>
>Someone saw the question?
>
>>it's a toss-up between hot pastrami (okay, it
>>ain't cold cuts) and lebanon bologna. I like pastrami with provolone,
>>and lebanon with almost any bread and almost any cheese. And almost
>>any condiment.
>
>Sounds good. I like ham and swiss on a pumpernickel. The cheapo
>boiled ham for 2 bucks a pound doesn't make it though. I like a
>hickory smoked or what's labeled Black Forest. Yesterday we bought
>what was called Black Forest turkey. I was confused so I googled and
>it seems what we get in the states bears little or no resemblance to
>the genuine product. Gotta learn something every day I guess.
>
>> But we can't get lebanon down here in KY so I usually
>>pick up a pound or three when we're up visiting the family.**
>
>You mentioned Carbondale in another post but I didn't have to respond.
>Is it still a big party town? My brother went there and I spend lots
>of time there 30+ years ago. Halloween was always a drunken brawl.
>You couldn't take 5 steps without stepping on a can, bottle or passed
>out person.

It's not the Halloween-party town it used to be. After a few
heavy-duty offenses, the city did some serious crackdown.

Terry

On Oct 27, 7:37*pm, Roger 1 > wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
> > Scrambled eggs, waffles, bacon, coffee (brewed in a stove-top
> > percolator) and milk. *For two
>
> > Jill
>
> How did the cat like his breakfast?

LOL

On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:33:44 -0500, Terry >
wrote:

>>You mentioned Carbondale in another post but I didn't have to respond.
>>Is it still a big party town? My brother went there and I spend lots
>>of time there 30+ years ago. Halloween was always a drunken brawl.
>>You couldn't take 5 steps without stepping on a can, bottle or passed
>>out person.
>
>It's not the Halloween-party town it used to be. After a few
>heavy-duty offenses, the city did some serious crackdown.

I see. That sure was a wild city. I don't know how any of us
survived the parties.

Lou

On Oct 27, 7:01*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:48:12 -0500, Sqwertz >
> wrote:
>
> >On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:33 -0500, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
> >> Shemp,,,,,,,,You're a nutcase. *I've seen a BH rep behind the deli
> >> counter handing out samples to people not even requesting them. *He
> >> had on a very cool polo shirt with the BH logo embroidered on it. *I
> >> wish he had been handing out shirts instead.
>
> >Yep. *Like I said - "real" territory sales reps. *Not those blonde
> >bimbos and gigolos they hire for trade shows and such.
>
> Hey! *What do you have against blond bimbos? *Actually many of those
> chicks make their real money after the show.
>
Thanks for the heads up. If I win the lottery, I might consider
attending a few deli meat trade shows.
>
> Lou *

--Bryan

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Kajikit > wrote:

> Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
> Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
> love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
> it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.

I've never seen them.
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In article >, Arri London >
wrote:

> Kajikit wrote:
> >
> > On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
> > > wrote:
> >
> > >I know I'm babbling but I'm agreeing with you and a few others about
> > >the power of quality and the value of paying for it. These guys took
> > >a tear down building and turned it into a gold mine by simply putting
> > >a neon Boars Head sign in the window. Obviously they had other
> > >talents and passions but they made gold out of shit by using a quality
> > >product.
> >
> > Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
> > Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
> > love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
> > it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.
> > --
>
>
> We aren't impressed with Boarshead anything either, including the
> sauerkraut. Just doesn't taste like much and not worth the money.

Have you tried their franks?
I LOVE those things.

But, if I ever purchase a stuffer, I plan to try to make my own with
sheep casings. I've not bothered to make hot dogs yet due to the
emulsification step. Not sure it's worth the trouble yet unless I want
to invest in another gadget.
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In article >,
brooklyn1 > wrote:

> Anyone who wants healthful poultry doesn't buy it at the deli, even
> those deli rotisserie chickens contain more sodium than the dead
> sea... roast a chicken at home, slice the meat, build your own
> sammiches. It's a good thing that quality cold cuts are pricey,
> otherwise folks would gorge on them and no cold cuts are healthful.

I have to heartily agree with this!

When my mom was towards the end of her life and we really had to watch
the sodium for her, I made up cold cut party trays out of fresh roasted
meats I cooked myself. It's a little more trouble initially but cheaper
and healthier.
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In article >,
"Kswck" > wrote:

> "Kajikit" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>I know I'm babbling but I'm agreeing with you and a few others about
> >>the power of quality and the value of paying for it. These guys took
> >>a tear down building and turned it into a gold mine by simply putting
> >>a neon Boars Head sign in the window. Obviously they had other
> >>talents and passions but they made gold out of shit by using a quality
> >>product.
> >
> > Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
> > Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
> > love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
> > it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.
> >
>
> Boarshead is more expensive and they do have lower sodium products.

And it's one of the few brands that is often sugar free.
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"Kajikit" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0500, Lou Decruss
> > wrote:
>
>>I know I'm babbling but I'm agreeing with you and a few others about
>>the power of quality and the value of paying for it. These guys took
>>a tear down building and turned it into a gold mine by simply putting
>>a neon Boars Head sign in the window. Obviously they had other
>>talents and passions but they made gold out of shit by using a quality
>>product.
>
> Am I the only person on the planet who doesn't think much of
> Boarshead? I find their lunchmeat very salty, and very expensive. I
> love the flavoured Dietz and Watson turkey and chicken, but only buy
> it when it's on sale because it costs as much as Boarshead.
> --
>

Maybe you are . I don't buy based on name brand. I buy based on quality
and taste then price. I don't snack often on items like that.

Jill