Coffee, gumbo, coffee, steaks, and salmon

[Deli Love]

Sorry. When I was referring to "this town," I meant here in GA. Maybe we could buy them at Modica, freeze them, and take them back to GA.

Thanks!

We don't have a Dunkin Donut here.

I have had to freeze them and they are still good.
Dunkin has coffee in your local store I just got a bag at Publix.

 

[Ms. Banana]

Yes, you should go to Modica MKT. The steak is the best!!! Just let us Know you are wanting to freeze them and they will double wrap them for your cooler.

 

[scooterbug44]

Sort of a long shot, but we had a meat supplier who supplied the high-end restaurants. Several times a year they would have a "freezer sale" where the public could come and buy meat from them. If there is a restaurant whose meat you like, you could ask them if they would sell it to you or for the name of their supplier.

Also, if you just can't find a steak you like the solution may not be where you get it, but how you prepare it/cook it. Even a great piece of meat can be tough if you overcook it, cook it wrong, don't store it properly etc.

 

[DD]

I use and love Foldgers Black Satin Coffe....it is wonderful.

Do you have a local meat market near you that you could get your steaks from? Also, do you have a Sam's Club near you? They do a great job here cutting steaks to order.

I buy Salmon at either Krogers or Publix.

Good Luck on your quest!

Darlene, tell me about the Black Satin. I almost bought it last week, but thought maybe Mr. DD wouldn't like it.

 

[SHELLY]

I recommend that you try buying whole beans and grinding them fresh as you need them. You can get all kinds of whole beans in various flavors at most markets and even mix up your own personal flavors (mix Chocolate Velvet with some French Vanilla) or mix a bit a Decaf in with some French Roast (if it makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself). I also like French Market brand to make a fairly decent caf? au lait (mix a good strong brew with hot milk).

As for steaks, my favorite is a thick, melt-in-your-mouth-ribeye--what I do is everytime I hit the markets I eyeball the ribeyes (and rib roasts) on display. On a good day, I'll come across a thick-cut nicely marbled series of steaks (or a kick arse rib roast) and buy a few, vacuum seal them, and put them in the freezer...ditto for the times I'm visiting fish markets looking for some decent salmon. I always prefer having fresh steak or salmon, but having a decent steak or fish you can just defrost when needed is a good second-best.

I don't do Gumbo--although it's miles and miles away (albeit closer than New Orleans) my favorite is found in Pensacola at Jerry's Cajun Cafe; I have a bowl and get a carton to go when I'm out that way visiting old friends. Also, Joe Patti's Fish Market in Pensacola is an EXCELLENT source for fresh fish and shrimp. (Take a cooler--they'll supply the ice.)

 

[kathydwells]

Darlene, tell me about the Black Satin. I almost bought it last week, but thought maybe Mr. DD wouldn't like it.

I really like it. I do like a strong coffee. It is a stronger coffee, but it is so smooth, not bitter at all. I drink it black. I think he would like it. Let me know if you try it.

 

[DD]

I really like it. I do like a strong coffee. It is a stronger coffee, but it is so smooth, not bitter at all. I drink it black. I think he would like it. Let me know if you try it.

I'm sure I'd like it. I will try it when I buy coffee again. Maybe he won't notice. He likes his pretty weak by my standards.

 

[Foodlover]

I saw Dunkin Donut's coffee in Publix Grand Boulevard just yesterday so they must sell it in some grocery stores now.

 

[Beach Runner]

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I will have to try them out. SHELLY, you had a lot of good ones.

 

[John R]

I was given some Palm Ribeyes for Christmas two years ago. Via a clerical mistake, i got two boxes instead of one. Win. Some of the best steaks I've eaten. Locally, I think Stinky's Blackened Ribeye is the best steak on 30a

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