On 5/28/2018 10:26 AM, Terry Coombs wrote:
> On 5/27/2018 6:50 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 5/27/2018 7:22 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>> On 5/27/2018 5:01 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>> Time to re-stock the freezer.Â* I was perusing the Publix weekly ad.
>>>> Nothing much in the way of beef on sale.Â* 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".Â* Nor the term "skirt steak".
>>>> I know exactly what they're used for - fajitas.Â* 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.Â* But yes, they have lots of different cuts available.
>>>>
>>>> I am looking for some nice *tender* tenderloin filets.Â* I like
>>>> porterhouse steaks but really don't want to contend with cutting
>>>> steaks off the bone.
>>>>
>>>> Oh yes, just found prime filets!Â* For actual prime, I have to buy
>>>> vacuum packed named branded ones... but they're prime, not choice.
>>>> You know this means XX dollars.Â* 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
>>>
>>> Â*Â*Â* What's a shopping list ? I've almost always got whatever I want
>>> on the pantry shelf and/or in the freezer to fix almost anything I
>>> want . There are exceptions ...
>>>
>> If you have to ask don't bother.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Â* Jill , this thread implies that the list is for dinner tonight or
> something in that vein .

No, it doesn't. Re-read. I specifically said it's time to restock the
freezer.

> We use a list , but the list is made as I/we
> pull items off the storage shelf to the current-use location . This way
> I almost always have on hand whatever I need for what I want to fix for
> dinner . WE have to use a system of some sort since I do most of the
> cooking and she does most of the shopping . The exception is meat , I do
> almost all the meat purchases . Just a few minutes ago I finished
> portioning out the 3 packages of country style ribs and got them in the
> freezer . Did pretty good , average a buck a serving . Did even better
> on the ham , looks like around $.85 per serving based on getting 2 meals
> per package . And we'll probably get that plus a lunch or 2 .
>
Nice. I made country ribs with a pseudo asian marinade not long ago so
I'm not in the market for ribs. I've never been a huge fan of ham.

I guess you got the impression about a dinner tonight because I
mentioned I'm in the market for some prime beef petit filets. About 2
inches thick. Yes, but I plan to stock up for the freezer.

And no, I don't want the filets wrapped in bacon. If I decide to cook
them that way I'll wrap them myself at home, thank you.

I dislike the way some grocery stores try to present you with their own
embellishments. Here are some "pinwheels" of thinly sliced beef flank
with garlic and basil butter. What? I skip right past that stuff.

Jill