January 6Jan 6 As someone who recently started shopping at HEB is their a cliff note version of their must buy items?
January 6Jan 6 4 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: As someone who recently started shopping at HEB is their a cliff note version of their must buy items? Everything
January 6Jan 6 11 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: As someone who recently started shopping at HEB is their a cliff note version of their must buy items? Produce. Highest quality in town and often the best price. Bakery is typically "eh". Meat department is solid, but can be pricey. Tons of ready-to-eat options that are mostly really good (salads, entrees that you bake at home, etc.). HEB branded products tend to be good, from snacks to dry goods to medicines.
January 6Jan 6 List above is good... would add: Ice cream (Blue bells fucks too) Tortillas (if they make them in store) Frozen breads Fresh Guacamole
January 6Jan 6 8 minutes ago, Hollywood said: Fresh Guacamole That 50/50 thing of guac and salsa they sell now is good.
January 6Jan 6 3 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: Is the guac cheaper than just buying the ingredients to make yourself? You're paying for convenience and for already made it's pretty dang good(get the spicy one) Edited January 6Jan 6 by BurntOrange&White
January 6Jan 6 59 minutes ago, Hollywood said: List above is good... would add: Ice cream (Blue bells fucks too) Tortillas (if they make them in store) Frozen breads Fresh Guacamole Blue Bell can die (melt?) in a fire. Creamy Creations is where it’s at.
January 6Jan 6 Just now, royiv said: Blue Bell can die (melt?) in a fire. Creamy Creations is where it’s at. Don't disagree. Just didn't want to upset the olds
January 6Jan 6 26 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said: Is the guac cheaper than just buying the ingredients to make yourself? no and they use the nice avocados to make the guac in store so damn near every avocado in the bin is as hard as a rock.
January 6Jan 6 Just now, elfenix said: no and they use the nice avocados to make the guac in store so damn near every avocado in the bin is as hard as a rock. Yeah I guess the only inconvenient part of making guac is actually getting ripe avocados.
January 6Jan 6 3 hours ago, Gene Parmesan said: As someone who recently started shopping at HEB is their a cliff note version of their must buy items? HEB Branded? --> yes Hill Country Fair/ HCF ---> NO
January 6Jan 6 Popular Post 8 minutes ago, ChickenSandwich said: HEB Branded? --> yes Hill Country Fair/ HCF ---> NO Central Market is good and most Mi Tienda products are as good as the name brands (Mi Tienda is Spanish for My Tienda).
January 6Jan 6 3 hours ago, Gene Parmesan said: As someone who recently started shopping at HEB is their a cliff note version of their must buy items? 3 hours ago, Js1 said: Everything pretty much this... buy HEB branded everything and switch back if you prefer the other. Most times you'll find yourself sticking with HEB branded. ohh... and yeah get a bunch of the fresh tortillas of all varieties.
January 6Jan 6 Produce. Highest quality in town and often the best price.This is only true if you don’t have a Fiesta nearby.
January 6Jan 6 5 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said: This is only true if you don’t have a Fiesta nearby. Huh. I've seen some rank produce at the Fiesta near campus (38.5th and I35). Haven't paid all that much attention, though, I usually just buy bulk chiles there. I'll check it out again.
January 6Jan 6 Huh. I've seen some rank produce at the Fiesta near campus (38.5th and I35). Haven't paid all that much attention, though, I usually just buy bulk chiles there. I'll check it out again.Damn that’s unfortunate. I shop two regularly here in FW and they are far and away the most fresh, most variety and best prices.
January 6Jan 6 4 hours ago, Gene Parmesan said: As someone who recently started shopping at HEB is their a cliff note version of their must buy items? everything !!!!
January 6Jan 6 1 hour ago, Jerry Callo said: Central Market is good and most Mi Tienda products are as good as the name brands (Mi Tienda is Spanish for My Tienda). (video won't embed for reasons) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0-pHnykC9s
January 7Jan 7 4 hours ago, jimmyjazz said: Huh. I've seen some rank produce at the Fiesta near campus (38.5th and I35). Haven't paid all that much attention, though, I usually just buy bulk chiles there. I'll check it out again. Yeah don’t. Unless they’ve cleaned up their act in the past 20 years, their back stock is a nightmare.
January 7Jan 7 18 hours ago, royiv said: Blue Bell can die (melt?) in a fire. Creamy Creations is where it’s at. Blue Bell refused to allow return of several thousand $ worth of their Listeria ice cream from UT several years back, although they accepted and credited returns from several other Texas universities. Fuck aggy blue bell yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever!
January 7Jan 7 For produce, H Mart is amazing. I can’t wait for the Burnet location. They are taking their sweet ass time.
January 7Jan 7 20 hours ago, ChickenSandwich said: HEB Branded? --> yes Hill Country Fair/ HCF ---> NO That's a dumb blanket statement on HCF products. There are plenty of non-meat items that are way cheaper than the name brand and work just as well.
January 8Jan 8 I find that the hcf baking soda leaves a slightly chalky finish as opposed to the national brand, arm and hammer. Next time, I’ll try mixing it in some water.
January 12Jan 12 not HEB made, but found in HEB when i made the last run for supplies to bring home to CO... quite possibly the best jarred salsa i've ever had. absolutely outstanding and yes it's hot. wish i'd gotten more than one bottle! spent near $200 on HEB stuff this trip 🤣
January 12Jan 12 2 hours ago, mchookem said: not HEB made, but found in HEB when i made the last run for supplies to bring home to CO... quite possibly the best jarred salsa i've ever had. absolutely outstanding and yes it's hot. wish i'd gotten more than one bottle! spent near $200 on HEB stuff this trip 🤣 welp, in stock at my heb. it's on the list
January 12Jan 12 On 1/7/2025 at 9:30 AM, Horn Draoi said: Blue Bell refused to allow return of several thousand $ worth of their Listeria ice cream from UT several years back, although they accepted and credited returns from several other Texas universities. Fuck aggy blue bell yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever! I’ve always thought Blue Bell was overrated or overhyped ice cream in the first place. Give me HEB Creamy Creations Cookies and Cream or Mexican Vanilla over what Blue Bell claims to be their prize flavor any day of the week.
January 12Jan 12 2 hours ago, Nueces River Rat said: I’ve always thought Blue Bell was overrated or overhyped ice cream in the first place. Give me HEB Creamy Creations Cookies and Cream or Mexican Vanilla over what Blue Bell claims to be their prize flavor any day of the week. I certainly can't tell any difference, although I'm not a big ice cream guy in the first place. Paying extra for a gold rim seems stupid.
January 12Jan 12 I have always loved ice cream but only eat in moderation these days, usually super premium brands. I don’t like a lot of mix-ins so I stay away from Ben & Jerry’s and gravitate towards Haagen Dazs, usually only a 1/4 pint at a time. Edited January 12Jan 12 by TonyTexas
January 16Jan 16 Well that was a cheap lunch. Do they have deals like this often on their Meal Simple stuff? I saw that sweet and sour chicken was on sale for $2. Edited January 16Jan 16 by SimonBolivar
January 18Jan 18 Hah! Bijan’s team sent out a blast email to do the HEB online petition for carrying products, which my whole family did….and:
January 18Jan 18 On 1/12/2025 at 1:49 PM, mchookem said: while in HEB I gazed upon this bounty with tears... Mark’s salsas are pretty good, especially for the cheap jar variety.
January 18Jan 18 19 hours ago, MirrOlure said: Hah! Bijan’s team sent out a blast email to do the HEB online petition for carrying products, which my whole family did….and: That mustard is badass like Bijan.
January 18Jan 18 36 minutes ago, Underdog said: Bet it goes well with Earl’s sausage. And Ricky's weed.
January 18Jan 18 39 minutes ago, Underdog said: Bet it goes well with Earl’s sausage. And QB1 jerky as an appetizer.
January 18Jan 18 4 minutes ago, CooterBrown said: And Ricky's weed. Ricky sells weed? Does HEB carry it?
January 19Jan 19 On 1/17/2025 at 6:14 PM, MirrOlure said: Hah! Bijan’s team sent out a blast email to do the HEB online petition for carrying products, which my whole family did….and: Central Market? It’s been there from day 1. Regular HEB, not so much.
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