**If you use on-line ordering for pick up, delivery or both – which do you use – have you ever compared the price and benefits
At least annually I do a cost benefit analysis –
Full Disclosure: We have Safeway-Fresh Pass, and BJ’s + Same Day Delivery because that is the best deal for these retailers. (based on how often we normally use Delivery and the costs / markups if we ordered through Instacart for these two retailers) Amazon Prime for those limited times when there is a good price on certain items we use on a regular basis and are not in need of refrigeration.
Also Instacart because it offers many easy price comparisons. It also allows us to choose an occasional order from other stores with higher minimum orders not cost justified by their direct ordering platforms.
We rarely if ever order prepared food from restaurant or fast food, but that will change once Smokey’s get completely set up.
TIPLET: Question: My machine shows size choices of 500g i 750g i 1000g how do I know which size to choose fro recipes choices of 1 lb, 1.5 lb, and 2 lb.
RULE OF THUMB: keep in mind that the amount of flour that best suits a particular size is a range, Use the machine size selection closest tot he amount suggested in your recipe of choice. I.E. 750 grams is approximately 1.65 lbs.
Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook for Beginners, The Brooks, Stewart (Kindle copyright 2004) https://amzn.to/3NNnIAZ Convert not necessary – All recipes contain Imperial & Metric
I wish I had listened when my friends Nana tried to teach me how to prepare for salad or side or better yet her way to make Dandelion Wine. will have to try this recipe and see if it is “as I remember”
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DRAFT: When anything Soy is “not an option” Often enough for two, but can be doubled. Best Flavor when it has a few hours for ingredients to “meld” It is my preference to only make enough for one meal, but it does store in refrigerator for at least a week so you can increase volume and make ahead.
Mix all ingredients together with a wisk until completely incorporated
To Serve: TRADITIONAL: Place in a bowl and toss the crsipy protein, serve over rice (Thai Jasmine using Orange Juice instead of Water is our fav or if you must Riced Cauliflower – won’t happen in our house except for ONE particular red head is visiting)
OPTIONAL DIP Water or Orange Juice .5 tsp at a time until a consistency you like for a dipping sauce.
Most of the time I get mine from Food Lion or Safeway via their delivery services. still a better price than Wal-Mart or Amazon “most of the time.
Again with emphasis – Neither Amazon or Wal-Mart offer the best prices for ANY of these ingredients. Since, unopened the St Dalfour, Maggi’s and Spice World Squeezes have an excellent Pantry shelf life, I watch for sales and “stock up” as the budget allows. Of course, once opened into the refrigerator they go.
Found this article on Serious Eats, but my memory of a block of butter, a commercial size rolling pin and a game of stick ball in the test kitchen is a good way to start my day
The “pounding method” is still a good way to relieve stress from FB Posts <G>
Today for baking, grating is great since it purchased “on sale” and kept fresh longer in the freezer. We also keep a “stick” on the counter in a small container for toast and other bread like objects.
