Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Cardenas 10/15/09 - 10/21/09
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Apple Butter Recipe
If you took advantage of all the apple deals this week you may be looking for a way to use some of them up. If you have a crock pot look no further:
Grandmas Apple Butter
INGREDIENTS
- 5 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
- 4 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
- Place the apples in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
- Cover and cook on high 1 hour.
- Reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
- Uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. Stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
- Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Costco - Worth the membership fee?
Plain and simply, yes! I have been a member at Costco for a few years now and I could not live without them. Costco is where I shop for the majority of food products that come into our home. For meat, eggs and dairy their pricing is unbeatable. I do a Costco trip once a month after that I only buy the bargins that I post here at www.iebestdeals.com
I wanted to take some photos of the local Corona, CA Costco to show and tell but I wussed out. Well I did get a shot of the cheese section.
You can click the photos for larger views.
The $9.89 price is for 5lb bags
and the $5.29 is 2.5lb bags.
I did photo some items at home and will share the prices paid. Here we have local Norco,CA XL eggs, 18 count at $1.67
Sour Cream $3.59 - Cottage Cheese $4.99 - Cream Cheese $6.79
Note these are 3 LB tubs
1LB Spring Mix Salad $3.79
3Lb Bag Broccoli Florets $3.99
(This broccoli pack is 3 days old)
Costco Produce is Very Fresh
Here we have Costco Organic Rasin Bran - Regular Price at $7.39
This may sound high at first but this is a 56oz package.
Ralphs has this week on sale Kellogs Raisin Bran at $1.47 but that is 11.4 oz.
You can see the difference in quality...take a look.
Here is something that I have yet to try:
6 LB Bag Of Italian Style Meatballs $13.29
All in all I consider Costco a fantastic store. They have an unmatched return policy. Most items can be returned back at ANYTIME. I have seen people whom abuse this policy returning multi year old dented and dirty refrigerators without hassle. I returned a 4 month old portable AC unit which cost $700+ due to a squeak it had started to make. They did not even inquire as to why, they paid me back in cash (I had made original payment via debit card)
The only exception to this policy is TV and Computers. Due to abuse they have recently placed a 3 month limit on these items. They also have a Satisfaction Guarantee that states at anytime during your membership if you are unhappy for any reason you are entitled to full reimbursement of the current years membership. It does not matter if you are on your 1st month or 12th month.
For $50 a year and a Satisfaction Guarantee I think a Costco membership is a risk free investment!
* If you have any questions about Costco please comment below!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Food4Less Item - $0.87LB BBQ Pork Shoulder Recipe
If you buy the Pork Shoulder from Food4Less this week which is on sale for $0.87 LB you may want to consider this:
Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
- Cut boneless pork shoulder crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Partially freezing it will make slicing easier.
- In the slow cooker, combine sliced pork, onion, garlic, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, pepper, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce; mix well, and cover. Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- OR : In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine pork, onion, garlic, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, pepper, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until pork is tender.
Monday, October 5, 2009
BIG LOTS COUPON - 20% OFF ENTIRE PURCHASE
Cheap stuff gets even cheaper this week.
With this coupon you can take an additional 20% of your entire bill.
Monday Oct 5th - Sat 10th.
With this discount there is definitely some serious savings going on. I purchase a lot of canned goods at Big Lots during the sales. The sales come around a few times a year. The prices at big lots are already low to begin with being as the merchandise is from closeouts, and surplus.
I will buy Campbells soups marked at .65 for .52 after coupon savings. I have purchased cereals like South Beach Diet that are normally like 5 bucks in the chain stores for .99 and after coupon .80, I purchased about 6 boxes last time. On that note..I never want to see a box of that cereal again, talk about burnout.
Salsa Lovers, this is not the cheapest Salsa but its close enough. The GREAT TASTE is worth the extra few cents. With the coupon savings it is $1.20 a jar. Good Stuff!!
I also buy their cake, cookie, brownie, bread mixes. $0.64 After Coupon! Here is a couple I like the most:
I didn't want to make muffins so I extended the bake time and made a blueberry Loaf. I put some Cinnamon and Sugar on the top. Not chalk full of Blueberries but for 62 cents a loaf it's a hell of a value!
Well folks enjoy your savings. I will have your updated list of Weekly Inland Empire Grocery Deals up by Oct 7th, Wednesday morning.
With this coupon you can take an additional 20% of your entire bill.
Monday Oct 5th - Sat 10th.
With this discount there is definitely some serious savings going on. I purchase a lot of canned goods at Big Lots during the sales. The sales come around a few times a year. The prices at big lots are already low to begin with being as the merchandise is from closeouts, and surplus.
I will buy Campbells soups marked at .65 for .52 after coupon savings. I have purchased cereals like South Beach Diet that are normally like 5 bucks in the chain stores for .99 and after coupon .80, I purchased about 6 boxes last time. On that note..I never want to see a box of that cereal again, talk about burnout.
Salsa Lovers, this is not the cheapest Salsa but its close enough. The GREAT TASTE is worth the extra few cents. With the coupon savings it is $1.20 a jar. Good Stuff!!
I also buy their cake, cookie, brownie, bread mixes. $0.64 After Coupon! Here is a couple I like the most:
I didn't want to make muffins so I extended the bake time and made a blueberry Loaf. I put some Cinnamon and Sugar on the top. Not chalk full of Blueberries but for 62 cents a loaf it's a hell of a value!
Well folks enjoy your savings. I will have your updated list of Weekly Inland Empire Grocery Deals up by Oct 7th, Wednesday morning.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Greetings and what to expect!
Hello all!I am here to share with you the weekly best buys from the Inland Empires major Grocery Stores. I will be listing ONLY the best deals from each store.
Featured Stores Include:
STATER BROS
RALPHS
FOOD4LESS
VONS
FRESH&EASY
ALBERTSONS
CARDENAS
EL TAPATIO
I not only blog about these deals I incorporate them into my own family's diet. I will share with you recipes and photographs of great meals you can make yourself using the ingredients that we have acquired. I look forward to sharing with you the great savings and tastes I have come to love as a frugal but picky shopper.
STATER BROS
RALPHS
FOOD4LESS
VONS
FRESH&EASY
ALBERTSONS
CARDENAS
EL TAPATIO
I not only blog about these deals I incorporate them into my own family's diet. I will share with you recipes and photographs of great meals you can make yourself using the ingredients that we have acquired. I look forward to sharing with you the great savings and tastes I have come to love as a frugal but picky shopper.
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