Bargain guide, week of August 26th

The Costco at Country Club may still have champagne grapes. Everywhere else has seedless red grapes for very good prices. Strawberries are ending but stone fruits are still good, and the first prune plums (the small sweet black ones) are in.

Some healthy -- and some not-so-healthy -- days this week, albeit a bit belatedly:

August 26th: National Cherry Popsicle Day
August 27th: National Pots-de-Creme Day
August 28th: National Cherry Turnover Day
August 29th: More Herbs, Less Salt Day; Chop Suey Day; Lemon Juice Day
August 30th: National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31st: Eat Outside Day; Trail Mix Day (A fitting combination.)
September 1st: National Cherry Popover Day
September 2nd: National Blueberry Popsicle Day



Albertson’s:

Petite sirloin steaks, boneless, buy 1 get 1 free
Boneless pork roast, in bag, $1.77/lb
Pork chops, boneless, family pack, buy 1 get 1 free
Pork sirloin chops, boneless, $1.99/lb
Boneless skinless chicken breast, $1.57/lb
Catfish OR tilapia OR swai fillets, farm raised, $2.99/lb
Extra large raw shrimp, 26-30 ct, $4.99/lb (2 lb bag)
Large cooked shrimp, 51-60 ct, $4.99/lb (2 lb bag)
Oscar Mayer Mini Hot Dogs (1 Point each!), 2/$5
Sweet corn, 6/$1 (first 6 only)
Fresh Express bag salads “Iceberg Garden”, $1
Tomatoes, 4 pack, $1
Carrots, 2 lb bag, $1
Cabbage, 2 lbs/$1
Yellow onions, 3 lbs/$1
Lemons, 3/$1
Radishes or green onions, 2 bunches/$1
Cucumbers, $1 ea.



Bashas’:

Beef London broil, value pack, $1.67/lb
93/7 ground beef, $1.77/lb
Beef top round roast, boneless, $1.99/lb
Pork shoulder roast, boneless, $1.49/lb
Boneless skinless chicken breast, buy 1 get 2 free
Ling cod fillet, wild caught, $5.99/lb
Pompeian olive oil, 48 oz bottle, $5.99 (I am worried this may be a misprint)
Valu Time eggs, medium, dozen, 98¢/lb
Lean Pockets, 5/$10
Red seedless grapes, 77¢/lb
Large tomatoes, 99¢/lb
Mushrooms, 8 oz cup, 99¢
Bartlett pears, 88¢/lb
Peaches or nectarines, $1.79/lb
Prune plums, 99¢/lb
Cantaloupes or honeydew melons, 49¢/lb
Dole bag salads, 2/$5
Broccoli, 99¢/lb
Red bell peppers, 89¢ ea



Food City:

Beef cross rib steak, boneless, $1.99/lb
Beef liver, 59¢/lb
Sirloin cut pork chops, bone in, 99¢/lb
Chicken breast, bone in, 99¢/lb
Swai fillets, $2.99/lb
Eggs, medium, dozen, 79¢/lb
Cantaloupe, 3 lbs/99¢
Sweet corn, 5/$1
Seedless grapes, red or green, 99¢/lb
Peaches, 88¢/lb
Bananas, 33¢/lb (limit 10 lbs)
Chayote squash, 3 lbs/99¢
Mexican grey squash, 2 lbs/$1
Kiwifruit, 6/96¢
Dole bag salad, “Classic Iceberg”, 2/$3
Mexican papaya, 79¢/lb



Fresh & Easy:

Boneless skinless chicken breast, family pack, $1.67/lb
Alaska salmon, wild caught, $5.99/lb
Yoplait yogurts incl. Light, 53¢
Store brand cottage cheese, 16 oz. tub, $1.29
“Pirate’s Treasure” (store version of Pirate’s Booty), 13 oz bag, $3.99
Veggie sticks & crisps, 14 oz. bag, $3.99
Store brand extra virgin olive oil, $7.99/1 liter bottle
Iceberg, 98¢ ea.
Store brand bag salad, Romaine lettuce, 98¢
Store brand bag salad, “European salad mix”, $1.98
Cantaloupes, 98¢
Cucumbers, 2 pk, 98¢
Plums, 1 lb bag, 98¢



Fry’s:

Rib eye steak, bone in, family pack, $4.97/lb
93/7 ground beef, $1.57/lb (2 lb chub)
Boneless beef chuck roast, $2.99/lb
“Assorted” pork loin chops, $1.37/lb
Pork loin rib chops, bone in, $1.77/lb
Whole chickens, 88¢/lb
Kraft cheeses incl. 2%, block or shreds, buy 1 get 1 free
Smart Ones entrees, 5/$10
Organic red seedless grapes, 67¢/lb
Peaches/nectarines/plums, $1.79/lb
Strawberries, 1 lb box, 2/$5
Red Delicious apples, 3 lb bag, $2.77
Large or vine tomatoes, $1.99/lb
Cantaloupes, $1.99
Dole bag salads, 2/$5



Rancho Grande:
(If you live within three miles, and buy $25 worth of groceries, Rancho Grande will drive you home.)

Chuck roll steak, $2.29/lb
80/20 ground beef, $2.19/lb
Pork steak, 99¢/lb
Chicken breast, bone in, $1.19/lb
Pollock fillets, $1.89/lb
Watermelon, 7 lbs/99¢
Prickly-pear fruits, 3 lbs/99¢
Plums ornectarines, 2 lbs/99¢
Mexican squash, 2 lbs/99¢
Chayote squash, 5 lbs/$1


Safeway:

Beef London Broil, boneless, $1.59/lb
Pork tenderloin, whole in bag, $3.99/lb
Boneless skinless chicken breast, $1.99/lb
Jumbo raw shrimp, 21-25 ct, $4.99/lb (2 lb bag)
Quaker Chewy Granola bars, 2/$5
Boca Burgers, $3.99
Eating Right frozen dinners, 5/$10
Weight Watchers ice-cream novelties, $4.49
Sweet corn, white or yellow, 8/$1 (first 8)
Pineapples, whole, $1.99/lb
Bartlett pears, 49¢/lb
Fresh Express bag salads, 10/$10
Vine tomatoes, $1.99/lb
Strawberries, 1 lb box, $2.49
Walla Walla onions, 79¢/lb



Smart & Final:

80/20 ground beef, $2.59/lb (huge honkin’ packages)
Boneless skinless chicken breast, $1.79/lb (4 lb bag)
Jennie-O turkey franks, 3 lb pkg, $2.99
Red seedless grapes, 2 lb box, $1.99
Ready Pac bag salad, 3 lb bag, $1.99



Sprouts:

Beef sirloin tip steaks or roast, $3.99/lb
Chicken breast tenders, boneless, $1.88/lb
Tomatoes, 99¢/lb
Raspberries, 6 oz punnet, 99¢
Hass avocados, 77¢ ea.
Bartlett pears, 77¢/lb
Cantaloupes, 77¢ ea.
Bell peppers, red or gold, 77¢ ea.
Broccoli crowns, 77¢/lb
Cauliflower, 99¢ ea.
Fuji apples, 99¢/lb
Strawberries, 1 lb box, 2/$5
Blackberries OR blueberries, 6 oz punnet, 2/$5

Bargains

Bargain guide, week of August 19th

Stone fruits are still good. Blueberries are the best they will be all season: make muffins.

The 22nd is National Spumoni Day, which is cooling and refreshing but not low in Points, and also National Eat A Peach Day which is all three. Next Tuesday, the 25th, is National Whiskey Sour Day (or arguably National Whisky Sour Day).

August 19th: National Potato Day, National Hot & Spicy Food Day
August 20th: Lemonade Day, National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
August 21st: National Pecan Torte Day
August 22nd: Eat A Peach Day, National Spumoni Day
August 23rd: National Sponge Cake Day
August 24th: National Peach Pie Day
August 25th: National Whisk(e)y Sour Day, National Waffle Day, National Banana Split Day
August 26th: National Cherry Popsicle Day



Albertson’s:

Ground beef, 93/7, $1.77/lb
Beef chuck roast or steak, boneless, $1.99/lb
Beef round steak, boneless, $2.99/lb
Extra large (26-30 ct) raw shrimp, $4.99/lb (2 lb bag)
Jumbo (16-20 ct) raw shrimp, $5.99/lb (2 lb bag)
Albertson’s cheese, 8 oz chunk or shreds, 97¢
Smart Ones frozen entrees, $1.99
Cantaloupes, 5/$5
Large tomatoes, 88¢/lb
Berries, $2.99
Avocados, 99¢ ea.
Peaches, $1.99/lb
Seedless grapes, red or green, $1.99/lb
Green beans, 99¢/lb
Fresh Express bag salads, $2.88
Bananas, 69¢/lb



Bashas’:

Beef cross rib roast, boneless, $2.99/lb
Chicken breast, bone in, 77¢/lb
90/10 ground beef, “value pack”, $1.77/lb
Milk, $1.39
Crystal Farms cheeses, 8 oz chunk or shreds, $1.99
Nature’s Own bread or rolls, 2/$4
Food Club butter, $1.99/lb
Lean Cuisine frozen entrees, 4/$10
Gorton’s Grilled Fillets, 2/$7 (2 Points each, 4 for the whole box)
Nectarines, 79¢/lb
Gala apples, 88¢/lb
Iceberg, 88¢ ea
Green bell peppers, 33¢ ea
Cantaloupes or honeydew melons, 49¢/lb
Plums or pluots, $1.49/lb
Peaches, $1.79/lb
Red bell peppers, 69¢ ea



Fresh & Easy:

Boneless skinless chicken breast, $1.97/lb
Chicken leg quarters, 88¢/lb
Alaskan salmon, wild caught, $5.99/lb
Triscuit, $2.10
Milk, $1.99
Large eggs, AA, dozen, $1.25
“Baja Classic” tomatoes, 98¢/lb
Iceberg, 98¢ ea.
Cucumbers, 2 pk, 98¢
Cantaloupe, whole, 98¢
Store brand “Sunshine” bag salad , 98¢
Peaches or nectarines, 2 lb pkg, $1.98



Food City:

Beef chuck steak, boneless, $1.79/lb (roast, $1.99/lb)
Pork shoulder steaks, bone in, 79¢/lb
Chicken leg quarters, 49¢/lb (10 lb bag)
Pollock fillets, $1.99/lb
Food Club pasta, 89¢/lb
Food Club olive oil, 17 oz bottle, $2.99
Cantaloupe, 4 lbs/$1
Bananas, 33¢/lb
Green bell peppers, 4/$1
Seedless grapes, red or green, 99¢/lb
Plums/peaches/nectarines, 88¢/lb
Kiwifruit, 6/96¢
Carrots, 1 lb bag, 2/88¢
Yams, 2 lbs/$1
Mexican grey squash, 2 lbs/$1
Iceberg, 79¢
Lemons, 79¢/lb


Fry’s:

Beef cross rib steak, boneless, $1.88/lb
Ground turkey, 1.25 lb pkg, $3.49
Coho salmon, wild caught, $6.99/lb
Nature’s Bounty or Nature Made vitamins, buy 1 get 1 free
Kroger cheeses, 1 lb chunk or shreds, $2.99
Peaches, 67¢/lb
Pluots, $1/lb
Roma tomatoes, 88¢/lb
Hass avocados, 88¢/lb
(How come “tomatoes” has an e but “avocados” doesn’t?)
Bing cherries, $2.99/lb
Nectarines or plums, $1.79/lb
Strawberries, 1 lb box, 2/$5
Dole “Classic Iceberg” bag salad, $1
Vine tomatoes, $1.99/lb
Red or yellow bell peppers, $1 ea
Radishes or green onions, 2 bunches/$1
Iceberg, $1
Walla Walla onions, $1/lb
Kroger “mini peeled” carrots, 1 lb bag, $1



Rancho Grande:

Beef steak (no more information than that), $1.99/lb
Beef shanks, $1.49/lb
“Cut-up pork” (honest, that’s what it says), $1.29/lb
Beef liver, 59¢/lb
Tomatoes, 3 lbs/99¢
Cucumbers, 6/99¢
Radishes or green onions, 4 bunches/$1
Cantaloupe, 4 lbs/99¢
Watermelon, seeded, 6 lbs/99¢
Romaine lettuce, 2/89¢
Nopales (cactus pads), 3 lbs/99¢



Safeway:

Beef top sirloin steaks, boneless, $2.49/lb
Pork shoulder country style ribs, 99¢/lb
Yoplait yogurt incl. Light, 50¢
Eating Right frozen dinners, 5/$10
Broccoli crowns, 79¢/lb
Peaches, 39¢/lb
Cantaloupes, 99¢ ea.
Walla Walla onions, 69¢/lb
Strawberries, 1 lb box, $2.49
Blueberries, pint box, $2.49
Kiwifruit, 3/$1
Bananas, 59¢/lb
Mangos, 99¢ ea.
Heirloom tomatoes, $3.99 (you may be able to save the seeds for next year)
Cucumbers, 2/$1



Smart & Final:

Beef brisket, $1.89/lb
Gardenburgers, 12 ct, $7.99
Avocados, 4 ct, $2.99
Salad tomatoes, 89¢/lb
Plums, 8 ct, $2.49
Cantaloupe, 19¢/lb



Sprouts:

“Extra lean” ground beef, $1.99/lb
Beef cross rib roast, $2.99/lb
Pork sirloin, roast or chops, $1.99
Boneless skinless chicken breast, $2.99/lb
Ground turkey breast, $3.99/lb
Roasted veggie-chips (bulk), $5.99/lb
Pirate’s Booty, bag of six single-servings (3 Points each), 2/$6
Seedless grapes, red/green/black, 69¢/lb
Vine tomatoes, 99¢/lb
Plums or pluots, 99¢/lb
Gala apples, 88¢/lb
Peaches or nectarines, 99¢/lb
Eggplant, 99¢/lb
Yellow or Italian squash, 99¢/lb
Mexican papayas, 88¢/lb
Broccoli, 99¢/lb
Sweet corn, 2/$1
Leaf lettuce, green/red/Romaine, 77¢ ea.
Bell peppers, red or gold, 77¢ ea.

A long overdue update and an apology

Last week I did enter the Bargain Guide information for August 5th, saved it, but forgot to post it! My humble apologies -- and my apologies for this week as well. My printer is down and so I couldn't make the printouts. (Edit: I did manage to make them, and even to get them to the meeting!) But herewith:



Bargains and random information for the week of August 12

Mourn for cherries, for their brief season is coming to an end and we shall not see them again until next June. Other stone fruits are still very good. A number of places have whole chickens for excellent prices.

Tomorrow is National Filet Mignon Day, and the 16th is National Rum Day which might be fun The 15th is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day – there must be some Points-friendly way of handling this.

August is National Catfish Month, National Peach Month, National Panini Month, and National Brownies At Brunch Month. Who comes up with these ideas I have no idea.

August 12th: Julienne Fries Day
August 13th: National Filet Mignon Day
August 14th: National Creamsicle Day
August 15th: Lemon Meringue Pie Day
August 16th: Bratwurst Day, National Rum Day
August 17th: National Vanilla Custard Day
August 18th: National Soft Ice Cream Day
August 19th: Potato Day, National Hot And Spicy Foods Day



Albertson’s:

Beef bottom round steak or roast, $1.99/lb
Beef petite sirloin steak, boneless, family pack, buy 1 get 1 free
Whole chickens, 57¢/lb
“Assorted” pork loin chops, bone in, 97¢/lb
Store brand cheeses, 1 lb block or bag, $2.99
Lean Cuisine frozen entrees or paninis, $199
Seedless grapes, red/green/black, 77¢/lb
Sweet corn, 6/$1 (first 6 only)
Pluots or black plums, $1.99/lb
Strawberries, 1 lb box, 2/$5
Watermelon, 39¢/lb
Honeydew melons, 39¢/lb
Fresh Express bag salads, 2/$5
Vine tomatoes, 14 oz box, 2/$5
Carrots, 2 lb bag, 99¢
Hydroponic butter lettuce, buy 1 get 1 free



Bashas’:

Boneless round steak, $1.37/lb
Boneless top sirloin or sirloin tip steak, $2.77/lb
Boneless pork loin, whole in bag, $1.77/lb
Boneless turkey breast, $1.69/lb (bone-in, $1.29/lb)
Wild swordfish loins (loins?!), $5.99/lb
Yoplait yogurts incl. Light, 10/$5
Food Club cheese, 6-8 oz block or bag, 99¢
Green seedless grapes, 79¢/lb
Slicing tomatoes, 88¢/lb
Dole bag salads, $1.99
Peaches OR nectarines, $1.49/lb
Plums OR pluots, $1.25/lb
Bartlett pears, $1.25/lb
Cantaloupes or honeydew melons, 59¢/lb
Sweet corn, 49¢



Food City:

Beef top sirloin steak, 1.79/lb
Beef bottom round roast, boneless, $1.99/lb
Boneless skinless chicken breast, $1.79/lb
Tilapia fillets, $2.49/lb
Medium eggs, crate of 5 dozen, $3.88
Roma tomatoes, 4 lbs/$1
Seedless grapes, red or green, 99¢/lb
Cantaloupe, 3 lbs/$1
Green bell peppers, 4/$1
Plums/peaches/nectarines, 88¢/lb
Mexican green onions, 3 bunches/99¢
Mexican papayas, 79¢/lb
Mexican grey squash, 59¢/lb
Chayote squash, 3 lbs/99¢



Fresh & Easy:

Boneless New York steak, $4.99/lb
Beef tri tip roast, $4.99/lb
Jimmy Dean D-lights (frozen breakfasts), $3.99
Store brand low-fat or nonfat yogurts, 6 oz, 49¢
Solid white tuna, store brand, 63¢
Nature Valley granola bars, 2/$5
“Grape medley”, 2 lb box, $198
Mangos, 98¢ ea
Plums, 1 lb bag, 98¢
“Romanita” tomatoes (no idea!), 10 oz bag, 98¢
Whole cantaloupes, 98¢ ea
Bunny-Luv baby carrots “snack pack” (4 3-oz bags), $1.69
Peaches, 2 lb bag, $1.98



Fry’s:

Beef chuck steak, family pack, $1.88/lb
T-bone steak, family pack, $4.88/lb
93/7 ground beef, 2 lb chub, $1.77/lb
Pork shoulder blade steak, bone in, $1.99/lb
Whole chickens, 88¢/lb
Wild caught Coho salmon, $6.99/lb
Kroger frozen fish fillets, 12-32 oz bag, 20% off
Yoplait yogurts incl Light, 20/$10
Kroger cheeses, chunk or shreds, 50% off
Kroger butter, $1.99/lb
Kroger chunk light tuna, 69¢
Pillsbury cake mixes (for soda cake), 97¢
Seedless watermelons, whole, $2.47
Navel oranges, 88¢/lb
Bing cherries, $2.99/lb
Strawberries OR blueberries, pint box, 2/$4
Sweet corn, 2/$1
Seedless grapes, red/green/black, $1.79/lb
Stone fruits, $1.79/lb
Vine tomatoes, $1.99/lb
Zucchini OR yellow squash, $1/lb
Broccoli OR cauliflower, $1/lb
Dole bag salads, 2/$5



Rancho Grande:

Beef shoulder roast or steak, $2.19/lb
Beef “hanging tenders” (hanger steak), $2.99/lb
Whole chickens, 99¢/lb
Mutton, $1.79/lb
Tomatillos, 3 lbs/99¢
Peaches, 3 lbs/99¢
“Macho bananas” – I would not DARE try to figure this out – 59¢/lb



Safeway:

Beef 7-bone chuck steak, 99¢/lb
80/20 ground beef, $1.99/lb (Buy the chuck steak, trim it and grind it.)
Boneless beef cross rib steak, $1.99/lb
Boneless pork loin, whole in bag, $1.98/lb
Split chicken breast, bone in, $1.69/lb
Boneless skinless chicken breast, $1.99/lb
Coho salmon fillets, wild caught, $5.99/lb
Lucerne milk, $1.39
Lucerne cheeses, 2-lb bag or block, $5.99
Clif bars OR Balance bars, 10/$10
Blueberries, dry pint, 99¢
Mini seedless watermelons, $1.48 ea.
Vine tomatoes, 79¢/lb
Fresh Express salad kits, buy 1 get 1 free
Strawberries, 2 lb box, $3.99
Bing cherries, $2.99/lb
Eating Right “baby peeled” carrots, 2 lb bag, buy 1 get 1 free
Whole cantaloupes, 2/$4
Broccoli, 99¢/lb
Grapes, red/green/ “bi-color”, 2 lb box, $4.99



Smart & Final:

Jennie-O turkey burgers, 3 lb bag, $4.99
Skinny Cow ice-cream sandwiches, box of 20, $9.99
Green seedless grapes, 2 lb box, $1.99
Honeydew melon, 4 lbs/$1



Sprouts:

Pork shoulder roast, boneless, $1.29/lb
Whole chickens or back quarters, 10 lbs/$10
Whole turkey breast, 99¢/lb
Strawberries, 1 lb box, 2/$4
Cantaloupes, 3/$1
Nectarines or white peaches, 99¢/lb
Apples, Delicious or Granny Smith, 99¢/lb
Bartlett pears, 77¢/lb
Roma tomatoes, 99¢/lb
Hass avocados, 4/$5
Cherry or grape tomatoes, dry pint, 4/$5