Here’s the list, and I think we’re in the between-seasons lull where all the stores are re-setting from summer to fall.  Yes, I know that the Halloween stuff is all out already, and some Christmas stuff, but the actual food is still peaches and watermelons slam up against pumpkin patches.  What I’m getting at is that deals are thinner on the ground than usual, but I’m here to walk you through it.

In addition, if you’re looking for a grocery diversion, you should really hit Central Market up.  Someone has seriously committed to the ‘Passport United Kingdom’ theme, and it’s possibly more extensive than the Hatch Chile Infestation.  There are banners, flags, and staff with brand new shirts.  If anyone splurges on the haggis ($12.99/lb) I officially request a report.

Here’s the list. Happy shopping, Cheepsters!

Randall

half sliced pork loin, bone-in                                          99c/lb

Lucerne cheese, 6-8oz                                                       B1G1

Kellogg’s cereals, selected varieties                               $2.50/ea  (limit 4)

Sat/Sun/Mon ONLY:

      Tropicana orange juice, 89oz                                           $3.99/ea (limit 2)

       Jenni-O 93% lean ground turkey, 1lb                              $2.50/ea

HEB

cucumbers                                                                           38c/ea

HEB smoked sausage rings, 13-14oz                             $1.99/ea

(y’all. I looked. This was seriously it. There were some ok sort of deals, but I’m Cheepie. I only list the dead low price.)

PocoLoco

boneless skinless chicken breast                           $1.77/lb

pork end for tamales (likely butt/shoulder)        98c/lb

Sprouts

red seedless grapes                                                   77c/lb

red bell peppers                                                        77c/ea

eggplants                                                                     77c/ea

rolled, quick, or steel cut bulk oats                       69c/lb

Sprouts brand tofu, 14oz                                         99c/ea

Fiesta

limes                                                                                15/$1

chicken leg quarters, jumbo bag                              47c/lb (usually at least 10lb)

beef ground chuck, family pack                               $1.97/lb

boneless skinless chicken breast                               97c/lb

Fiesta chunk cheese, 16oz                                            $2/ea

Sat/Sun ONLY

         Fiesta bacon, 12oz.                                                          $1.99/ea

         Fiesta shredded cheese, 8oz.                                         $1.25/ea

Weekly Flier Links:

• HEB:      more grackle     less grackle
• Fiesta
• Sprouts
• Randalls
• Wheatsville
• Central Market
• Trader Joes
• Whole Foods
• PocoLoco–their online presence continues to remain stuck in May, so no link.

Better late than never is my motto of the season, and my middle kid can testify to that as I completely forgot about him this week and left him stranded downtown.  I got him eventually, and that’s the important part.

There’s a varying range of sales this week. Whole fryers and country style pork ribs might be worth a trip to Fiesta if it’s not your usual haunt.  Randalls has Bluebell at it’s cheapest, if they’re not on your never-again list. Organic apples are under a buck a pound at Sprouts, which is a stock-up item if you’re an organic shopper.

Also: Central Market has a very pretty looking Bundt cake for $7.99. Their bakery makes some lovely tasty things, most beyond my own wallet, but this is a pretty that’s within reach if you’re wanting a treat this weekend.

Happy shopping, Cheepsters!  And thanks for the encouragement to keep on keeping on.

Fiesta

beef bottom round roast                               $2.37/lb

chicken drumsticks, large bag                        37c/lb

country style pork ribs                                   $1.47/lb

Sunups medium eggs                                       50c/ea

Sat/Sun only:

       Tyson whole fryer chicken                           57c/lb

Randalls

Bluebell half gallons                                     $4.99/ea

Sarita rice, 2lbs                                               99c/ea

Sat/Sun/Mon only:

       pork babyback ribs                                           $1.99/lb  (limit 3)

       Simply Juice, 52oz                                             $1.99/ea (limit 2)

An unusual interruption here: Randalls is having a Buy One Get One Free sale this week that is fairly extensive.  I’m going to list products that I think are a good buy in this situation, based on my mental recollection of the prices.  Please look at the price on the shelf and make a call for yourself–it is Randalls, after all. I don’t have time to check them all out, so I’m making my best calls. I think the items listed below bring their prices down to match or beat their ordinary sale prices.

BOGO deals

Cereal: Life, Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Cap’n Crunch and more (select sizes and varieties)

PictSweet frozen vegetables (select sizes and varieties)

Signature frozen fruit (select sizes and varieties)

Signature Farms baby carrots, 1lb

Signature Farms yellow onions 3lb bag

HEB

red seedless grapes                                       98c/lb

organic red seedless grapes                       $1.98/lb

Gala apples or Bartlett pears                      87c/lb

HCF bone-in split chicken breasts             $1/lb

PocoLoco

cucumbers                                                          33c/ea

chicken drumsticks                                          48c/lb

boneless pork stew meat                                 98c/lb

‘pork roast for tamales’                                    98c/lb (most likely butt/shoulder)

I’m not certain this is what I want in a paper towel.

I’ve said it before. We need to pick one tuna, and change the name of the other.

Sprouts

Hass avocados                                               50c/ea

organic Gala apples                                      98c/lb

Sprouts spinach, 9oz.                                  $1.50/ea

Clementine mandarins, 2lb                       $1.98/ea

bulk beans                                                     25% off

Sat/Sun only:

        strawberries, 1lb                                         98c/ea

        cantaloupes                                                   98c/ea

        Larabar bars                                                 69c/ea

Weekly Flier Links:

• HEB:      more grackle     less grackle
• Fiesta
• Sprouts
• Randalls
• Wheatsville
• Central Market
• Trader Joes
• Whole Foods
• PocoLoco–their online presence continues to remain stuck in May, so no link.