I don’t think these drumsticks are that big. Three of them when you subtract bones, are probably around 8 ounces. It’s probably more than recommended by dieticians, but far less than you’d get in a restaurant.

I’m also being conservative because I don’t want to over-estimate the value of this deal.

Safeway has surprising bargains on meats, esp. considering that most people regard it as an expensive place to shop. While it is true that Costco’s meat is better, some of the products at Safeway are perfectly fine. I’ve found Rancher’s Reserve steaks are OK…better than Albertson’s beef, by a long shot.

Here’s another trick: Safeway’s butchers will grind roasts into hamburger for you. This produces a superior quality of hamburger that’s much better than the prepackaged burger. Couple of days ago, I nailed a chuck roast for 99 cents a pound (!!!), over a dollar/pound less than the store was charging for hamburger.

If you get a bone-in roast for this purpose, ask them to give you the bones. Drop them in a bag & collect them the freezer, and when you have a couple pounds of them, turn them into a wonderful soup stock by simmering them in water with a chopped-up onion, a stick of celery, a couple of carrots, and a dollop of red wine. Deeelicious!

Just a little confused. You said 2 bags of drumsticks are a meal for 2. That’s 6 drumsticks or 3 each, isn’t that a lot of protein?? I know where i get my chicken drumsticks they are huge and we usually have 1 per person with meals. And from the picture they look like a far size. Maybe having less will help your body and save you money.

*LA LA LA LA LA* (plugs ears to avoid hear more about this travesty of chili)

Chicken of course is always cheap.

I rarely buy other red meat though when i want some chili i’ll use ground turkey.

A meal at home isn’t the same as a restaurant, but isn’t that the point? You can save quite a bit of money eating at home and you don’t have to pay the “list” price at a grocery store..

For my pallet I think it’s going to be very good. The comfort of eating at home, with cheaper wine, and fireplace in the winter or outside in patio furniture in the summer add a lot too. Though I see what you mean about it possibly not matching restaurant steak.

From my research on Rancher’s Reserve it seems like it’s trying to build a brand like Angus. It is a step up from Safeway’s basic brand.

It’s funny that you brought up Costco. I mentioned to my wife that night when I was telling her about how my $2/lb. rule goes back to before I met her. I made a point that my friend picks up phenomenal steaks at Costco for the $8.99 price. Another friend of mine is tempted to get the $17.99 aged steak at the butcher, but can’t pull the trigger.

The chicken and pork are not in freezer bags in the picture. I grouped them and put them in gallon freezer bags. I think I needed about 4. I have a pile of left over freezer bags from a previous sale – 4 freezer bags are pretty negligible.

-Erica