July 5, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, TonyTexas said: The Hatch Bacon has 55% higher sodium count as regular H‑E‑B thick sliced slab bacon well good thing i didn't know that before i cooked it haha
July 5, 20232 yr I had some HEB thick cut this morning, and it was perfect in terms of salt content. Not sure I'm down for 55% more. But, chiles.
July 6, 20232 yr Anyone else annoyed by the overuse of the "buy $xx of very specifics items and get $x off your purchase". Just give me like .50 off each item. I don't need $25 dollars worth of HEB brand baking shit or $15 worth of tortilla chips. Whoever is in charge over there for their discounts needs a swift kick to the nuts/cunt. Edited July 6, 20232 yr by Hmbre97
July 6, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, Hmbre97 said: Anyone else annoyed by the overuse of the "buy $xx of very specifics items and get $x off your purchase". Just give me like .50 off each item. I don't need $25 dollars worth of HEB brand baking shit or $15 worth of tortilla chips. Whoever is in charge over there for their discounts needs a swift kick to the nuts/cunt. It’s a reasonable concept when using the app to put in a curbside order but a total pain in the ass when actually shopping in store.
July 6, 20232 yr It's not exactly difficult to ignore the discounts that hinge on large orders. $1 off party sized HEB tortilla chips? Sign me up. $2 of $12 of HEB trash bags, aluminum foil, parchment paper and storage bags? Sign me up. $4 of $40 of HEB chicken? Nah, I'm good. I mean, all you have to do is type in your phone number. It should be well within the capability of the average UT grad.
July 6, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Hmbre97 said: Anyone else annoyed by the overuse of the "buy $xx of very specifics items and get $x off your purchase". Just give me like .50 off each item. I don't need $25 dollars worth of HEB brand baking shit or $15 worth of tortilla chips. Whoever is in charge over there for their discounts needs a swift kick to the nuts/cunt. The "meal combo coupon deals" used to be from employee suggestions, not sure if they still do that.
July 8, 20232 yr HEB organic mixed berry was on sale for cheaper than the regular granola. stuff is made out of granite so that must be why.
July 8, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, elfenix said: HEB organic mixed berry was on sale for cheaper than the regular granola. stuff is made out of granite so that must be why. Maybe you could fashion some new counterttops out of it?
July 8, 20232 yr HEB organic mixed berry was on sale for cheaper than the regular granola. stuff is made out of granite so that must be why. HEB cereal buyer scored a deal on some surplus Quarry and reboxed it. “It’s better because it’s mined!”
July 9, 20232 yr That Hatch Chile bacon is legit. It’s a treat. We usually buy their low sodium center cut instead, which is also really good.
July 10, 20232 yr Otherwise, I know mine has from some brand called Guzel Cakes in the bakery section.
July 10, 20232 yr On 7/5/2023 at 8:27 PM, jimmyjazz said: It's not exactly difficult to ignore the discounts that hinge on large orders. $1 off party sized HEB tortilla chips? Sign me up. $2 of $12 of HEB trash bags, aluminum foil, parchment paper and storage bags? Sign me up. $4 of $40 of HEB chicken? Nah, I'm good. I mean, all you have to do is type in your phone number. It should be well within the capability of the average UT grad. One thing about HEB, best to check your PPO (price per ounce) on shit like that. The Party sized tortilla chips are usually 3-4c higher per ounce than the smaller packages. $1 off per bag totally makes it worthwhile, but normal day purchases you're getting bent. Yes, I price compare everything even if I end up spending more $$ ( I know I'm going to use the shit, just 100% am going to get the best deal I can for the $$ over time)
July 10, 20232 yr 5 minutes ago, Trey3216 said: Yes, I price compare everything No doubt. Now that we're approaching empty nest status, and those kids who still live with us mostly eat out with friends or cook their own food, my buying habits have changed. Even if there's a discount for a larger package, if I end up throwing 1/3 of it away I come out behind.
July 10, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, jimmyjazz said: No doubt. Now that we're approaching empty nest status, and those kids who still live with us mostly eat out with friends or cook their own food, my buying habits have changed. Even if there's a discount for a larger package, if I end up throwing 1/3 of it away I come out behind. I'm in the "dependent for a while" stage with my 2 little ones, so it's more about bang/buck. I almost always (especially during the school year) go buy meat on Monday mornings when I know there will be lots of 25% off packages. I'll take them home and put them in the fridge so I can vacuum pack them later on. I like to spend my $$ on other worthless things like sipping tequilas and whiskeys, BBQ, and experiences with the kids.
July 11, 20232 yr On 7/5/2023 at 8:46 AM, NoName said: to be clear, it still burned just not as bad that it wasted a whole jelly roll pan full. On 7/5/2023 at 1:42 PM, NoName said: well good thing i didn't know that before i cooked it haha If you're worried about burning, have you tried cooking the bacon in the water method? It might yank out some of the sodium as well.
July 11, 20232 yr 53 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said: If you're worried about burning, have you tried cooking the bacon in the water method? It might yank out some of the sodium as well. if i am cooking bacon i am cooking an entire jelly roll pans worth in the oven vs doing stove top. Ethan Chlebowski did a good video on Bacon and convinced me that if i ever need to do 1 pan worth on the stove top the water way is the way
July 11, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, SydneyCarton said: If you're worried about burning, have you tried cooking the bacon in the water method? It might yank out some of the sodium as well. 1 hour ago, NoName said: if i am cooking bacon i am cooking an entire jelly roll pans worth in the oven vs doing stove top. Ethan Chlebowski did a good video on Bacon and convinced me that if i ever need to do 1 pan worth on the stove top the water way is the way
July 11, 20232 yr How much water in a typical skillet? I'll give it a try, but I don't want to waste bacon, because bacon.
July 12, 20232 yr On 7/10/2023 at 3:38 PM, Trey3216 said: HavOne thing about HEB, best to check your PPO (price per ounce) on shit like that. The Party sized tortilla chips are usually 3-4c higher per ounce than the smaller packages. $1 off per bag totally makes it worthwhile, but normal day purchases you're getting bent. Yes, I price compare everything even if I end up spending more $$ ( I know I'm going to use the shit, just 100% am going to get the best deal I can for the $$ over time) heb pricing is whack
July 17, 20232 yr On 7/15/2023 at 9:12 PM, tx 3 putt said: So damn good … The Chile Limon version of these with the HEB spicy guac is a great snack.
July 17, 20232 yr 8 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said: The Chile Limon version of these with the HEB spicy guac is a great snack. fucking surly bullshit and uploaded pics...hey immamac, that's why people link pics instead. Surly shrinks or fucks up pics. Edited July 17, 20232 yr by rage-a-holic
July 17, 20232 yr 20 minutes ago, rage-a-holic said: fucking surly bullshit and uploaded pics...hey immamac, that's why people link pics instead. Surly shrinks or fucks up pics. Those aren’t even close to an upgrade. Cracklins are where it’s at. Pork rinds are packing peanuts in comparison.
July 18, 20232 yr 23 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said: The Chile Limon version of these with the HEB spicy guac is a great snack. Correct, also very good ….
August 5, 20232 yr Any of y'all have 40 count homemade flour tortillas at yours? I found it once at the H-E-B Plus in Hutto and then never again. It was only $2 more too, instead of buying (2) 20 count tortillas for $5 each.
August 5, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, TexasMan said: Any of y'all have 40 count homemade flour tortillas at yours? I found it once at the H-E-B Plus in Hutto and then never again. It was only $2 more too, instead of buying (2) 20 count tortillas for $5 each. you just answered your own question
August 6, 20232 yr Ma tienda ready cook flour tortillas are like $4 for 40. Why would 21 hours ago, TexasMan said: Any of y'all have 40 count homemade flour tortillas at yours? I found it once at the H-E-B Plus in Hutto and then never again. It was only $2 more too, instead of buying (2) 20 count tortillas for $5 each. y u no buy these?
August 6, 20232 yr Those ready-cook tortillas rock. Never again will I buy the "shelf stable" variety.
August 6, 20232 yr 23 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: you just answered your own question I... didn't? 3 hours ago, Blotto said: Ma tienda ready cook flour tortillas are like $4 for 40. Why would y u no buy these? We like the taste and consistency of the ones hand made, especially when they've just come out of the bakery. I may give these Mi Tienda a shot though to see if they're good.
August 6, 20232 yr I just buy both. My wife and one daughter like the bakery ones. Me and other daughter prefer the ready to cook.
August 7, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, TexasMan said: I may give these Mi Tienda a shot though to see if they're good. Another advantage of those ready to cook torts is that they last a couple months in the fridge.
August 7, 20232 yr I prefer the fresh tortillas but we keep a couple of packages of the Mi Tienda in the deep freezer. During the winter storm 2 years ago we were out of the fresh ones so I threw these on the Blackstone and we ate breffis tacos for 3 days.
August 7, 20232 yr 8 hours ago, PantsTent said: I just buy both. My wife and one daughter like the bakery ones. Me and other daughter prefer the ready to cook. I actually warm the bakery tortillas the same way you would prepare the ready-to-cook. I find the bakery ones undercooked and too doughy otherwise. Edited August 7, 20232 yr by TonyTexas
August 7, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, TonyTexas said: I find the bakery ones undercooked and too doughy otherwise. They do it intentionally so that you will warm them.
August 7, 20232 yr 7 hours ago, TonyTexas said: I actually warm the bakery tortillas the same way you would prepare the ready-to-cook. I find the bakery ones undercooked and too doughy otherwise. it makes a huge difference to do this.
August 8, 20232 yr On 8/7/2023 at 2:06 AM, TonyTexas said: I actually warm the bakery tortillas the same way you would prepare the ready-to-cook. I find the bakery ones undercooked and too doughy otherwise.
August 9, 20232 yr On 8/6/2023 at 7:03 PM, Blotto said: Another advantage of those ready to cook torts is that they last a couple months in the fridge. This. Buy the fresh ones, if warm, for day of. Keep a pack of 20 ready made in the crisper. Maybe even a small pack of the ready made corn.
August 9, 20232 yr On 8/7/2023 at 7:58 AM, HenryJames said: They do it intentionally so that you will warm them. Correct. If there's not dark brown, or even some black spots, those tortillas are not ready for service. Always finish with heat on your griddle/cast iron/grill/etc. Edited August 9, 20232 yr by Texas St. Armadillos
August 9, 20232 yr Correct. If there's not dark brown, or even some black spots, those tortillas are not ready for service. Always finish with heat on your griddle/cast iron/grill/etc.Was doing that this weekend, we had a houseful in town from all over, including my niece from Philly. As I casually flipped the tortillas on the comal using only my fingers while we were talking (which is my usual technique - never use a spatula), she laughed and said after seeing me do that before, she tried to do it with her friends, and just burned her hand. I told her that watching me didn’t count, she needed to learn from an abuela.
August 9, 20232 yr This hits the sweet, tart, nutty bread fix that I crave... Edited August 9, 20232 yr by WithoutAClue can't spell
August 9, 20232 yr 13 hours ago, Brisketexan said: Was doing that this weekend, we had a houseful in town from all over, including my niece from Philly. As I casually flipped the tortillas on the comal using only my fingers while we were talking (which is my usual technique - never use a spatula), she laughed and said after seeing me do that before, she tried to do it with her friends, and just burned her hand. I told her that watching me didn’t count, she needed to learn from an abuela. Who the fuck would use a spatula? I'm a gringo and that thought never crossed my mind. And it's not hard to flip them with your fingers without burning yourself. Some people.
August 9, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, Deej said: Who the fuck would use a spatula? I'm a gringo and that thought never crossed my mind. And it's not hard to flip them with your fingers without burning yourself. Some people. I mean...she's a white girl from Pennsylvania. She grew up disadvantaged with respect to the hispanic arts.
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