JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

It seems my brain has been on vacation. So, I'm trying to get back on the wagon and post my picks for the week. Thanks Liesel for picking up the slack. However, all the posts from the past are archived, so if you have access to the week's flyers, you can always go back and compare prices to what I have posted in the past. I'm happy to help, and I hope that eventually you will all be self-sufficient in recognizing good prices for your own specific needs.

NoFrills
corn on the cob 6/$1.86 (The corn has not been that great so far this year - due to the weather, so buyer beware)
tomatoes $.77/lb
colored peppers $1.99/lb
cauliflower $1.49 each
romaine or red /green leaf lettuce $.56
peaches $.78/lb If you didn't get them last week, here is another chance. If you need help canning, call Liesel or myself. I have a canner I can lend out.
cantaloupe $.97 each
chicken breast fresh, back attached $1.97/lb or $4.37/lb
5Alive juice boxes (school's looming nearer!!) $4.49/27 $.17 each
Oatmeal crisp cereal $2.77
Clover leaf tuna $.77/can. I don't buy at this price; I like to wait for $.50/can, but it will be a generic brand, not Clover Leaf. So if brand is an issue, then this is a good buy.
PC granola bars $3.77 for the jumbo box
Nature Valley granola bars $1.69
Diana sauces $1.69
Black diamond cheese slices $2.99/ 500g pkg

Superstore
Generic mac and cheese 3/$1 (limit of 3)
generic ketchup 3/$5
peaches $.77/lb (so if driving to Sylvan is out, you can go here)
frozen chicken breast, boneless, skinless (tasteless - just my opinion) $24.52/4kg box
generic peanut butter $4.98/2kg jar
cukes $2.28/bag of 3
green peppers $.76/lb
green onions or radishes 3bunches/$1
yellow onions 3lbs/$1.68
coleslaw $1.00/pkg

I cannot recall anything noteworthy at Sobey's, Save-on, Safeway or Co-op. If anyone notices something, please fire off a note.
Thanks.
JoAnn

Old Navy 30% off Coupon

I have a coupon for 30% off at Old Navy, Gap & Banana Republic, valid Aug 26-29.
If the link doesn't work, e-mail me and I'll forward it.
lieselmeldrum@hotmail.com

http://gapcanada.p.delivery.net/m/p/gap/gcan/gpjump_can_v2.asp?P=english_retail_GCANGG_08232010_220429_en3.html&mid=1917442121&cid=827566

Mars Bars Squares

Since I know you have been stocking up on Mars bars this summer when they're on sale, here is the long awaited recipe.

4 Mars bars, cut into pieces
1/2 cup butter/marg (I would do a little less, maybe 1/3 cup?)
3 cups Rice Krispies

melt Mars and butter slowly over low heat. Once all melted, remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies. Press into 9x9" pan and let cool. Cut into 1x1" squares (very rich, very unhealthy but very tasty)

Optional: melt 1/4 cup butter with 1 cup chocolate chips slowly over low heat or microwave for 1-2 minutes and stir well. Spread over cooled base and refridgerate to set.

Grocery Picks for this week

Co-Op
white sugar - 4kg bags 3 for $9.99

Safeway
Lucerne Ice Cream, 1.89L 2.99 each
KD case - BOGO

Sobeys
Campbell's soup, 12 count case (tomato, veg, chicken noodle, cr. mush) $4.99
Grapes $0.99/lb

Wally-World
Sunrype Apple Juice 1L $0.97

Shoppers Drug Mart
Kraft PB 1KG $2.99 (might be sunday and monday only, ad wasn't clear)
mars & snickers 2/$0.99

Superstore
$25 gift card if you spend $250 - if you're not going to spend this, be creative - go with a friend or ask the person in front of you for their receipt. You can combine 2 receipts from the same day.
Blueberries 2lb $3.97, okay price I think
hot house tomatoes $0.97/lb
Peaches, 9kg case $17.98. I think if they're good I'll buy a case and can on Friday or Saturday morning. Call me if you want to make it a party.
Kraft PB 2kg jar $6.39, good deal if you can eat that much
snap peas 2lb bag $5.98
Activia Yogurt 650g container $2.97 - good deal for this brand
Green Giant canned vegetables $11.99 a case (12) I think this is good, I've seen most cans for more than $1 when purchased individually
Nutella 750g jar $4.97

JoAnn, I'm sure there's more, feel free to add. I didn't check No Frills yet.
L

Sides of Beef

A friend of ours is selling sides of beef. It is $2.00 a lb for the meat and .60 a lb for wrapping. This meat is organic and delicious and a really good price. If anyone is interested in getting some let me know.

Darla

JoAnn's Grocery Picks for the Week

Oops! I guess I could justify my lack of posting on the lack of good deals, but that's just lame. However, there isn't much to report this week. 15% day was a non-event, Superstore has precious little, and NoFrills has a few things, so I guess I'll just post that and hope for something more exciting for next week.
Incidentally, Jen, if you are still in the dark, NoFrills is Superstore's small town version. It only has grocery and pharmacy items. No clothing or dry goods. But their prices are great. There is one in Sylvan, Lacombe and Olds. So if you are ever interested, you can carpool or just put in your order. I usually go out there twice/month if the prices can lure me out. To make it even more enticing, the super Walmart is just down the street!! But no need 'cause NoFrills does a good job of matching their prices anyway.

NoFrills
grapes $.97/lb
watermelon $3.47 each
broccoli $.79 each
cucumbers $.79 each
chicken drumstick or thighs $1.99/lb or $4.37/kg
NN smokies 1kg pkg $4.47 (Sobey's had a demo yesterday for smokies sliced, browned and slow-cooked in apricot jam, lemon juice and dijon mustard) It was delicious. I made it today and served it over rice. It was a hit. I added chopped veggies for a complete dinner.
Diana sauces $1.69
2 Pk McCain premier pizza $6.49 that's only $3.25/pizza (deluxe and pepperoni only)

Organ for Giveaway

Sister Kara Atwood has an organ to give away. She needs it gone by August 13th. Please contact her if interested.