A recent trip to my local Kroger’s made me seriously evaluate the state of the economy. I was looking for steak, a couple of nice pieces of red meat to celebrate the end of finals. It’s a simple request, right? The only selection suitable was ribeye and thin cut New York strip. No filet mignon, not even sirloin. I swear I’ve bought sirloin steak from Kroger on other occasions before. Was it just the selection on that particular day or is the selection truly a reflection of what shoppers are buying these days?
Better news awaited in the beer section. I just needed something cheap for a chili recipe, but this caught my eye:
Fireman’s #4 Blonde Ale from Real Ale Brewing Company in Blanco, Texas. I usually have to go to Central Market to get my craft brews, so I was shocked to see this Texas brew at Kroger. Fireman’s #4 is a light bodied crisp brew with citrusy aroma. Not too terribly complex, but a solid everyday ale, and definitely a good find for a Kroger trip.
Status of the economy: Not so good for beef, looking up for beer.
Posted by foodczar on December 12, 2008 at 8:48 am
Thanks, Donna! I’ll have to look for some in my neighborhood Kroger. We need to support Texas wines and brews!!
Posted by Margie on December 14, 2008 at 10:34 am
I’m shocked about the steak thing. Surely it hasn’t come to that!
Posted by Hayley on December 15, 2008 at 1:11 pm
T-bones were on sale at HEB this weekend for like $4 a lb. I’m not a price/lb watcher on meat, but I’m assured by my beef expert father that this was an excellent deal. So he bought us some!
Posted by adkim on December 15, 2008 at 5:04 pm
@hayley,
Do you mean Central Market or did DFW get a HEB w/o me hearing about it? A T-Bone for $4?! Must clear room in the freezer tonight.
Posted by diynovice on December 15, 2008 at 5:47 pm
I’m sure she is talking about Houston. The only HEB in the DFW area is the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
And I don’t think anyone wants to buy T-Bones from them!
Posted by foodczar on December 16, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Guys, Heather Butt has informed me that HEB is indeed looking
Posted by foodczar on December 16, 2008 at 5:25 pm
to put a non-Central-Market HEB in the Dallas area. She is the great-granddaughter of HEB founder Howard Edward Butt.
Posted by Hayley on December 18, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Yeah, Houston…sorry to get you all excited.