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Default Making a Meat Grocery List

On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 6:01:32 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
> Time to re-stock the freezer. I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
> Nothing much in the way of beef on sale. I decided to dig beyond and
> look at what else is available in the meat department. According to
> their web site.
>
> I've never liked the term "flap steak". Nor the term "skirt steak". I
> know exactly what they're used for - fajitas. That sort of meat
> requires a lot of marinating and tenderizing.
>
> In any event, the web site can't tell you the price of these pieces of
> tough meat. But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.
>
> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets. I like
> porterhouse steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting steaks
> off the bone.
>
> Oh yes, just found prime filets! For actual prime, I have to buy vacuum
> packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice. You know
> this means XX dollars. Ditto the rib-eyes.
>
> How often do you use your grocery store's web site to see what is
> available before you make a shopping list?
>
> Jill


Never. I buy what I want when I want it. If nothing looks good when
I'm at the store, I go to a different store.

Cindy Hamilton