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Post by username on Jan 1, 2023 4:04:21 GMT -5
Starting the new year off with the rare drink for me of a gin and ginger beer.
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Post by Gandalf on Jan 1, 2023 22:44:02 GMT -5
A Sazerac
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 1, 2023 23:39:45 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 2, 2023 0:07:03 GMT -5
Starting the new year off with the rare drink for me of a gin and ginger beer. I got a six pack of Gosling's Ginger beer but I haven't tried it yet. I got some Jamaican ginger beer a few years ago and I couldn't drink it. Too strong. I have the Gosling's rum and I want to make a Dark and Stormy. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 2, 2023 0:19:22 GMT -5
Shiner bock on sale for $5 a six-pack, so there I go.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 2, 2023 10:08:03 GMT -5
Shiner bock on sale for $5 a six-pack, so there I go. Dang! They never put it o on sale in Texas. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 2, 2023 10:38:45 GMT -5
Shiner bock on sale for $5 a six-pack, so there I go. Dang! They never put it o on sale in Texas. Every Friday, Albertson’s has 3 or 4 beers that they put on sale for $5 per six pack. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 2, 2023 11:23:21 GMT -5
Dang! They never put it o on sale in Texas. Every Friday, Albertson’s has 3 or 4 beers that they put on sale for $5 per six pack. Nearest Albertsons is 38 miles away. And Kroger bought them so who knows? We had an Albertsons near our house in Houston in the 90s that we loved, but they closed. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 2, 2023 12:48:10 GMT -5
Albertson’s in this region bought Safeway.
They both operate out of the Albertson’s distribution center.
Kroger operates Fry’s grocery stores here, they used to always have the better prices, not so much anymore, the meat and produce at Albertson’s is better.
I really like Smart and Final based out of LA, they started as a cash and carry for restaurants years ago and sell to the general public. They carry a lot of stuff that cannot be found in the regular chain grocery stores.
Costco’s meat and produce reigns supreme though, their buyers and logistics are impressive. When I worked in California, their loads of produce from berries to lettuce and everything between seemed to have priority, and they had boots on the ground inspecting the shipments.
We just don’t eat enough to justify the amounts that Costco is packaged for. And it is a dangerous store to go to with the liquor quality for the prices.
“ Look at all the money we saved, honey” after spending $300.00.
😉
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 2, 2023 12:53:41 GMT -5
Albertson’s in this region bought Safeway. They both operate out of the Albertson’s distribution center. Kroger operates Fry’s grocery stores here, they used to always have the better prices, not so much anymore, the meat and produce at Albertson’s is better. I really like Smart and Final based out of LA, they started as a cash and carry for restaurants years ago and sell to the general public. They carry a lot of stuff that cannot be found in the regular chain grocery stores. The Kroger in Humble had the best produce. For some reason good produce is hard to come by here. It's OK, but we were spoiled. The local grocery has the most amazing meat. It's basically a butcher shop with a grocery attached. The meat is cheap, but a jar of Prego Spaghetti sauce is 4.95. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 2, 2023 13:51:06 GMT -5
Yeah, the prices have spiked!
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Post by toshtego on Jan 2, 2023 19:34:54 GMT -5
A glass of Quevedo Tawny Port as a follow up to the wonderful supper Marie Callender supplied.
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Post by darktater on Jan 2, 2023 19:46:12 GMT -5
Starting the new year off with the rare drink for me of a gin and ginger beer. I got a six pack of Gosling's Ginger beer but I haven't tried it yet. I got some Jamaican ginger beer a few years ago and I couldn't drink it. Too strong. I have the Gosling's rum and I want to make a Dark and Stormy. Love the Dark and Stormy! |
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Post by darktater on Jan 2, 2023 19:47:19 GMT -5
EW BiB
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 2, 2023 20:01:56 GMT -5
Half Canadian, half Ogallala aquifer water, bitters, sweetener. Drink. Repeat.
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Post by Gandalf on Jan 2, 2023 20:36:43 GMT -5
Made a Vesper - per the recipe in James Bond/Cacino Royale - or at least as close as I could come to it.
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Post by urbino on Jan 2, 2023 21:06:30 GMT -5
Back at the local burger joint, Yuengling back in the glass.
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Post by bigwoolie on Jan 3, 2023 18:24:10 GMT -5
Strong, black coffee
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Post by Silver on Jan 3, 2023 22:59:21 GMT -5
Guinness Draught in a Guinness pint glass.
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Post by urbino on Jan 3, 2023 23:10:21 GMT -5
Same burger joint again. Same Yuengling in the glass. Well, not the same Yuengling. That would be gross.
Dining out options are a bit limited at my dinner time.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 3, 2023 23:26:35 GMT -5
Same burger joint again. Same Yuengling in the glass. Well, not the same Yuengling. That would be gross. Dining out options are a bit limited at my dinner time. Let's call it a similar Yuenling. 😂 I worked nights for years in downtown Houston, and back then they rolled up the sidewalks at 7pm. The closest place place to get food was Popaburger on North Main. It was really good if you didn't mind walking through the gangs. |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 3, 2023 23:30:00 GMT -5
Same burger joint again. Same Yuengling in the glass. Well, not the same Yuengling. That would be gross. Dining out options are a bit limited at my dinner time. Let's call it a similar Yuenling. 😂 I have found Yuenling to be quite adequate as beers go in the USA. |
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Post by Silver on Jan 3, 2023 23:37:21 GMT -5
I like Yuengling - the original lager and their Black & Tan.
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Post by urbino on Jan 3, 2023 23:42:06 GMT -5
Let's call it a similar Yuenling. 😂 I have found Yuenling to be quite adequate as beers go in the USA. It’s one of the few beers I like. Among “normal” beers, it’s that, Shiner Bock, and Abita. That’s about it. |
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Post by exbenedict on Jan 4, 2023 10:04:44 GMT -5
Cafe Bustelo
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Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Jan 4, 2023 13:26:43 GMT -5
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Post by Zach on Jan 6, 2023 22:33:21 GMT -5
An Old Fashioned made with both Evan Williams and Jack Daniels (The Evan was about gone)
Angostura orange bitters and simple syrup that I made, but no orange slice and no stinkin' cherry.
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Post by Silver on Jan 6, 2023 23:51:07 GMT -5
Redbreast 12.
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Post by Silver on Jan 7, 2023 23:00:56 GMT -5
Boulevardier time!
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Post by trailboss on Jan 7, 2023 23:21:19 GMT -5
Icewater for me tonight!
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