Food and Drink -- Please use this thread to recommend items at the Hyvee or whichever is your grocer - Page 6

Simply Red · 09-15-2011, 09:52 PM

I was thinking it may be cool to exchange food feedback on foods you've tried, maybe newer products or classic foods...

include drinks, milk brand preferences, if you like.

Snack cakes are cool, if you like the Walmart bakery's cream horns, let's ****ing hear about it!

It can be junk food or healthy, both are open for any discussions or recommendations.

here are a few that easily come to mind w/o thinking about it too hard:

**Lumpy** · 09-16-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Is Safeway new in the area? They've been around here since I was a little kid (I'm 47) so they aren't a big deal. They tend to be expensive so we usually only buy sale items there.

I live out in the sticks so have very limited choices. There is a Safeway, a Super 1 (Rosauers), a mom and pop Western Family store and a Super Walmart. For anything else, we have to drive 80 miles to Spokane. About once every 6 weeks or so, we make a run down there and hit Costco, Cash n Carry, WinCo and several Asian markets.

I don't know how long Safeway's have been in Omaha. Bugeater might know when they moved in the area. I pass one on the way to work and back, but didn't notice it until a year or so ago.

LiveSteam · 09-16-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

I don't know how long Safeway's have been in Omaha. Bugeater might know when they moved in the area. I pass one on the way to work and back, but didn't notice it until a year or so ago.

Omaha has not had a Safeway in decades. Since we were grade school kids.
Had a Hinky Dinky thats gone now to.

**Lumpy** · 09-16-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveSteam

Omaha has not had a Safeway in decades. Since we were grade school kids.
Had a Hinky Dinky thats gone now to.

Ah, hell. You're right... I was wrong.

The store I drive by is called Fareway, (I just google map'd it).

Fritz88 · 09-16-2011, 04:11 AM

Flafel mix at HyVee is great. Get the one by the pound not the boxed ones.
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Stewie · 09-16-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Does noone else think it's fascinating Aldi owns Trader Joes and they're a England Based Corp..?

It just doesn't add up to me.

Anyhow, good night, i'm gonna go ahead and crash now.

They are out of Germany. It's the Albrecht brothers that started using the private label idea throughout their stores. They started as ALbrecht DIscount, hence Aldi.

Trader Joe's uses the Aldi private label idea, but from what I've heard they are more "upscale" than Aldi. There are TJ's in KC now, but not near me, so I haven't been to one.

KCUnited · 09-16-2011, 05:50 AM

The Hyvee brand Hatch Chile pizza is fantastic when in season. Their salad bar is on point if you hit it before 11:30 a.m. CST.

**ChiefGator** · 09-16-2011, 06:18 AM

Alright gang.. I saw a real offensive coordinator at the grocery store. I highly recommend him.

**bevischief** · 09-16-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

One cool thing our Baker's (Kroger's) does is they let you build your own six pack of premium beers. I like it because it lets you try new stuff without the commitment of buying an entire six pack of the same thing. I doubt that concept is unique to them, but I'm not aware of another store that does it.

There are several stores in KC area that will let you do the samething.

**bevischief** · 09-16-2011, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I do, but I'm not paying a premium price for it. I won't drink a Coors light if you gave it to me for free.

What about Keystone?

**bevischief** · 09-16-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

I don't think I've ever seen a Hy-Vee. Is that a midwest chain?

yes.

BigOlChiefsfan · 09-16-2011, 08:12 AM

Since we have a Trader Joe's now I recommend their brand of steel-cut oats (which I used to buy mail order - cheaper than the Irish oats and unless they get drunk and start singing who can tell the difference?) I like their bread and their ready-made soup. I use their butternut squash soup with some added stuff (corn, chicken, peppers) and it's very good, very easy.

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-16-2011, 08:14 AM

I generally only purchase fresh produce, fresh fish, and fresh baked bread.

As far as beverages.. have a Brita pitcher for water and I brew tea from loose leaf, generally Peet's.

Awesome.

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-16-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Flafel mix at HyVee is great. Get the one by the pound not the boxed ones.
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It's easy to make your own falafels from scratch.

KCUnited · 09-16-2011, 08:16 AM

I'll vouch for Trader Joe's pretzel buns and pub cheese. Both are good for a pretzel bun, pub cheese burger, or just a toasted pretzel bun with a pub cheese spread for a snack.

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-16-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

Woodchuck is too sweet. If you like cider try Magners.

09-15-2011, 09:52 PM
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	-- Please use this thread to recommend items at the Hyvee or whichever is your grocer I was thinking it may be cool to exchange food feedback on foods you've tried, maybe newer products or classic foods... include drinks, milk brand preferences, if you like. Snack cakes are cool, if you like the Walmart bakery's cream horns, let's ****ing hear about it! It can be junk food or healthy, both are open for any discussions or recommendations. here are a few that easily come to mind w/o thinking about it too hard:
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BigOlChiefsfan Certified Bourbon taster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Shawnee KS Casino cash: $6380157	Since we have a Trader Joe's now I recommend their brand of steel-cut oats (which I used to buy mail order - cheaper than the Irish oats and unless they get drunk and start singing who can tell the difference?) I like their bread and their ready-made soup. I use their butternut squash soup with some added stuff (corn, chicken, peppers) and it's very good, very easy. __________________ A man can never own too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. -- R. Kipling
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DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $5604952	I generally only purchase fresh produce, fresh fish, and fresh baked bread. As far as beverages.. have a Brita pitcher for water and I brew tea from loose leaf, generally Peet's. Awesome. __________________
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09-16-2011, 08:16 AM	#89
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $-1511756	I'll vouch for Trader Joe's pretzel buns and pub cheese. Both are good for a pretzel bun, pub cheese burger, or just a toasted pretzel bun with a pub cheese spread for a snack.
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