| rev:text
| - It's a half mile away, I can run in and out in a few minutes without aisles and aisles of streamlining children and preening mommies, there are lots of really, really good deals, and the guy who cooks up the samples (I'm embarrassed I forgot his name) has some great ideas.
What more can you ask for??? OK, OK, if you like to inspect each apple, choose from 12 varieties of granola, etc., you won't like it.
For example, choices of apples are usually four packs of either Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith. Take or leave. BTW, the Fujis are usually the best.
The F&E brand items are hit or miss, mostly hit. I like the F&E putenesca sauce. Come to think of it, there have been a few "misses" but I cannot remember them... (remember the over 40 bit, Ok?). The olive tapenade tastes straight out of an Italian deli, the stuffed baked potatoes are a great meal in a pinch. The giant boxes of mixed salad greens are a staple in our house.
The meat selection is pretty darn extensive - a variety of pork and beef cuts, sausages, and sometimes even lamb. They have chicken also, but since I am allergic to it I never paid it much attention. The cooked shrimp makes a good quick meal - either get a package that includes the cocktail sauce packets or get a bottle from the condiments aisle (the F&E brand is surprisingly good). The tilapia is excellent. Grill with a little salt and olive oil.
For ease and budget-tending, I love F&E. Tip: Avoid Sundays, as that is when their stock is lowest.
|