On Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:11:16 -0400, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

>Lou Decruss wrote:
>> On Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:41:09 -0400, "kilikini"

>> How big is the chicken? According to Tyson a broiler-fryer is between
>> 3 1/2 - 4 pounds. A roaster is 5-8 pounds. I looked at the current
>> flyers and I see Perdue roasters for .89 a pound. Another place has
>> leg quarters for .69 and bone in breasts for .79 a pound.
>>
>> I also see New york strips for 4.99 at a few different places. You
>> guys really pay a lot for food down there compared to the midwest.
>>
>> Lou
>
>I can't answer for kili but NY strips here (I'm looking at the grocery store
>sale ad) are going for $7.99/lb. The last time I bought a whole cut up
>chicken it was about $5. Chicken leg quarters are going for 59 cents/lb at
>Publix right now.

>I'm thawing boneless skinless thighs to cook for dinner tonight. One week I
>got them for $3.59/lb. Two weeks later they were $2.19/lb.
>
>Jill


Meat prices around here seem to jump around like crazy. Pork sirloin
cutlets are advertised for $1.99 this week but 2 weeks ago we got
about 12 pounds for $.98 a pound. Luckily we both love pork.

Lou