they can just through into the pan/grill whatever. It gives the customer the ‘satisfaction of cooking’ without having to do the preparation. That’s the economic reality – nothing nefarious.

a real disappointment, with a limited selection, high prices, weird layouts, dubious fresh meat and produce, and poor service. And they seem SO proud of their "USDA Select" graded beef – perhaps they found that customers...

in reducing waste and getting kids to actually eat it by putting in self service salad bars. Ranch Dressing – aka Kalifornia Ketchup – helps to get kids to eat salad and raw veggies. There’s also a good chance...

regulates meats and meat products as well as fruits and vegetables, invites you to contact them for more information on importing meats. You may write to USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services National Center for Import/Export (NCIE),...

I buy organic almost exclusively and biodynamic where possible. this twin pronged strategy is supported and made economically viable by the magic of seasonality. when its seasonal its cheaper and it tastes better as farmers work...

me a great compensatory deal on a ham, which was delicious. I was impressed with the selection and the service, although I don’t find myself in Everett ever so I’ve never been back.

Why do people usually buy eggs that cost the most? Efficient market theory and classical economics sometimes seems bogus. What’s that got to do with the price of eggs? An awful lot — if people always acted rationally,...

I read this this morning and it was disturbing- the worst was: "Dr. Kenneth Petersen, an assistant administrator with the department’s [USDA] Food Safety and Inspection Service, said that the department could mandate testing, but...

Well, that $3 latte costs something like 25 or 50 cents to produce, so as long as you sell lots of coffee, you’re probably OK, unless the business is mismanaged. Are you talking about coffeeshops with a few pastries, or...

you’d get at KO Prime - USDA Choice – minus the chef’s touches, although Jamie is a very talented chef. If you want less expensive beef, lobby the government to reinstate former levels of sugar importation. Then...

and the bartender told me that the rib eye was one of their specialties. Say no more. But I did have to inquire as to what exactly it was. Prime, choice, aged? From a purely economic standpoint, for $47 I better not be getting...

in a package for around $1.49/pound) and Spareribs (from $1.39-$1.99 per pound) for a reasonable price. Smart & Final sells USDA Select Beef so I would skip buying beef there.

Funny you should bring this up. The Wall Street Journal had an article yesterday about faux gourmet food. Among the things noted, is that NO Argentinian beef is imported into the US. A bit of foot and mouth scared away the USDA....

My vote is Shulas!! Great steaks and very professional service!

a few hits. With a car you can head south into PB for more economical dining. The Fishery is in Pacific Beach and pretty well liked by locals and this board. Head East on the 52 (an extension of La Jolla Village Rd?) and you can...