I am always excited to let everyone know about new "fresh" items arriving in the store, for a couple of reasons. They don't stay "fresh" for very long, and my prices are very good! The prices are very good because I want you to come in and buy while it's still fresh!
STEAKS!
Back by popular demand, USDA Choice grade ball-tip sizzlers! From grain-fed, western beef, these are 6 ounce sirloin steaks, wet aged for tenderness, and available 4 for $15 or $3.99 per steak. We try to keep these in stock every week that calls for some sunshine! They are fresh, not frozen.
These steaks are great on the grill, in stir fries, or even on a shish-ka-bob. Ball-tip sizzlers are flavorful and tender enough so you don't need to marinate them. They are vacuum packed one per pack, so it is recommended you remove the vac pack about 5 minutes before you are ready to grill them.
If you want a whole box of 32 steaks, order by Thursday morning for pickup on or after the following Tuesday. Beef prices vary weekly, so call for the current price. Case discount varies.
PRODUCE!
During the summer starting about mid-July, we receive deliveries of local produce purchased from the local produce auction North of Mount Vernon. This week we have green bell peppers, red tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, candy onions, and green cabbage. We also have a box of California cantaloupes that are nice and ripe offered two melons for $1.50!
If your garden is no longer producing some of these items or hasn't started yet....or if you don't have a garden this year, you can still enjoy fresh, garden tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, cabbage, and onions grown locally! If you want a box all to yourself, just call by Monday so I can make sure we get enough for you at the auction on Wednesday. If the prices on an item seem to high, based on supply and demand at the auction, our supplier will just pass on the item. Therefore, we cannot guarantee we can get the item you desire.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Will the Rain Ever Stop? Stop by for an Ice-Cold Soda!
We got through a soggy Fourth of July holiday that fell on a Thursday of a rainy week. The holiday weekend was almost nonstop rain and clouds....until Sunday, July 7. Sunday had quite a bit of sunshine until late afternoon. Although the day was muggy, it was still quite a pleasure to see sunshine after all the rain and clouds.
On Sundays, Homer Village Market is closed. This past Sunday felt like a lazy day of rest. There were still chores to catch up on, but the pace was a lot slower than on a "work day". I was around the back rooms of the store almost all day until venturing out early evening.
Sometime during Sunday night, thieves vandalized the Pepsi machine out front of the store, with the intent of forcing entry to get the money inside the vending machine. They must have visited during the rain storms or maybe a brief lull in the rain. They left behind a muddy handprint on the store beside the vending machine, and took the cash box from inside the machine.
All's well that ends well. The thieves probably won't try that again. Risking getting caught in the act for such a small monetary reward!
On Monday, July 8, Pepsi sent a repairman within an hour of getting my call about the problem. They replaced all the damaged parts, installed a new cash box, and tested it to be sure it works again.
So please stop by for an ice cold can of pop from the Pepsi machine for the price of 75 cents! The machine is kept well-stocked and in good repair. The area is well lit and close to the parking lot. The flavors currently available in 12 ounce containers are:
On Sundays, Homer Village Market is closed. This past Sunday felt like a lazy day of rest. There were still chores to catch up on, but the pace was a lot slower than on a "work day". I was around the back rooms of the store almost all day until venturing out early evening.
Sometime during Sunday night, thieves vandalized the Pepsi machine out front of the store, with the intent of forcing entry to get the money inside the vending machine. They must have visited during the rain storms or maybe a brief lull in the rain. They left behind a muddy handprint on the store beside the vending machine, and took the cash box from inside the machine.
All's well that ends well. The thieves probably won't try that again. Risking getting caught in the act for such a small monetary reward!
On Monday, July 8, Pepsi sent a repairman within an hour of getting my call about the problem. They replaced all the damaged parts, installed a new cash box, and tested it to be sure it works again.
So please stop by for an ice cold can of pop from the Pepsi machine for the price of 75 cents! The machine is kept well-stocked and in good repair. The area is well lit and close to the parking lot. The flavors currently available in 12 ounce containers are:
- Pepsi
- Diet Pepsi
- Mountain Dew
- Diet Mountain Dew
- Dr. Pepper
- Diet Dr. Pepper
- Orange Crush
- Mug Rootbeer - No Caffeine
- Sierra Mist - All Natural - lemon lime - No Caffeine
- Aquafina Water - 12 ounce bottle
Friday, July 5, 2013
Something "Cool" to Drink....What about Calories?
Have you tried the Starbucks Iced Coffee? When I have a cup of hot coffee in the morning, or anytime of day, I like it black. Yet, there is something about this iced coffee with 2% milk and just a little bit of sugar that tastes so good to me in the afternoon! It's a little bit like having dessert!
For those of you wondering about calories, black coffee is zero calories, the 13.7-ounce bottle of Mocha Frappuccino is 260 calories, and the 11-ounce bottle of iced coffee is 110 calories. That doesn't seem too bad for a little treat of iced coffee midday!
If you are a fan of Mountain Dew to get your day started and to keep your day going, this 12- ounce "Throwback" bottle is fun to drink and is 170 calories, same as a 12-ounce can of Mountain Dew. This bottle of Dew is sweetened with sugar rather than corn syrup.
If you like sweet tea and need to quench your thirst, the 18.5 ounce bottle of Lipton Pure Leaf sweet tea is only 160 calories. Of course the same size bottle of unsweetened tea quenches your thirst for zero calories. If you like sweet tea but not the calories, you could get unsweetened tea and add your own low-calorie sweetener, or purchase a bottle of diet iced tea. I'd much rather drink unsweetened tea so I can splurge on an ice cream sandwich too!
Speaking of ice cream, if you are looking for the lesser of evils when it comes to calories, sherbet has no fat (110 calories per half cup), and neither does a fudge bar (130 calories) nor a popsicle (90 calories). The ice cream sandwich tastes satisfying with both fat and sugar and only 190 calories compared to a Klondike bar (290 calories) or a Snickers Ice Cream bar (280 calories). If you buy a pint of vanilla ice cream and eat the whole pint, you would be consuming 760 calories. Don't do it!!!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
We Will Be Open on the Fourth of July!
If you are out and about on the Fourth of July and find yourself near Homer, stop by the little store for a snack and something to quench your thirst! For all of you local customers, I hope you will be enjoying your holiday and celebrating with family and friends!
We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 and will resume regular hours on Friday and Saturday, open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We have freshly ground steak burger for the grill, plenty of lamb chops, fresh blueberries, lemons for making fresh lemonade, and plenty of ice, bread, milk, and ice cream. If you are looking for sides or desserts or appetizers for your picnic, please stop by for a nice selection including many new items this week at special prices!
Hope to see you soon! Have a great holiday weekend!
We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 and will resume regular hours on Friday and Saturday, open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We have freshly ground steak burger for the grill, plenty of lamb chops, fresh blueberries, lemons for making fresh lemonade, and plenty of ice, bread, milk, and ice cream. If you are looking for sides or desserts or appetizers for your picnic, please stop by for a nice selection including many new items this week at special prices!
Hope to see you soon! Have a great holiday weekend!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Summer Picnics
Summer is a good time to get outdoors and enjoy getting together with friends and family. What could be more fun than packing a basket full of easy food and snacks, grabbing a cooler full of beverages and a blanket, and heading outside to a shady picnic table. Whether you are going to one of the many beautiful parks, going to the local winery, or sitting outside in the yard, something about enjoying food outdoors with friends and family just makes it so much more tasty!
Some of my favorite picnic fare includes summer sausage, cheese, fruit, and of course a good hot dog or steak on the grill! Match that up with a cold beverage or a nice glass of wine, and life is good! You can take your picnic further into the woods if you don't need a grill! Cold cuts and deli salads are convenient to pull out of the cooler and eat as soon as you are hungry. No waiting, no muss, no fuss!
Memories of childhood picnics never seem to fade. Of course, I've been accused of remembering everything I've ever eaten, including when and how, and what everyone was wearing....but that is another story. My grandmother surprised us once on a long road trip. When we stopped for a picnic, she had chilled, fried chicken and sweet, green grapes. There was probably home-made potato salad too, and freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies, and iced tea--but I just remember how good the chicken was!!!
If you are thinking about a picnic, please stop by the Homer Village Market. We have everything you need including coolers and ice, charcoal and lighter fluid, hot dogs, buns, and all the sides.
Our selection of Amish cheeses right now includes lacey baby swiss, apple-smoked gouda, sharp cheddar, fiesta jack, and farmer's cheese as well as many sliced and shredded varieties. To go with your cheese plate, we have Walnut Creek all-beef summer sausage or Troyer's Trail Bologna.
For a meal-sized picnic, we have USDA Choice, 6-ounce Ball-Tip Sirloin Steaks as well as a variety of hot dogs and sausages, pork chops, and seafood (including alligator, frogs legs, tilapia, and salmon). Deli salads on hand right now include Yoder's Amish Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Ham Salad, and Chicken Salad. Other sides available include baked beans, chips and salsa, chips and dip, and pickles. Desserts include peanut butter cookies, donuts, chocolate cookies, and lots of candy. We have cold 2-liter and 12-packs of Pepsi products as well as gallons of Smith's fruit punch, orange drink, or iced tea. Now that's a picnic!!!
Some of my favorite picnic fare includes summer sausage, cheese, fruit, and of course a good hot dog or steak on the grill! Match that up with a cold beverage or a nice glass of wine, and life is good! You can take your picnic further into the woods if you don't need a grill! Cold cuts and deli salads are convenient to pull out of the cooler and eat as soon as you are hungry. No waiting, no muss, no fuss!
Memories of childhood picnics never seem to fade. Of course, I've been accused of remembering everything I've ever eaten, including when and how, and what everyone was wearing....but that is another story. My grandmother surprised us once on a long road trip. When we stopped for a picnic, she had chilled, fried chicken and sweet, green grapes. There was probably home-made potato salad too, and freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies, and iced tea--but I just remember how good the chicken was!!!
If you are thinking about a picnic, please stop by the Homer Village Market. We have everything you need including coolers and ice, charcoal and lighter fluid, hot dogs, buns, and all the sides.
Our selection of Amish cheeses right now includes lacey baby swiss, apple-smoked gouda, sharp cheddar, fiesta jack, and farmer's cheese as well as many sliced and shredded varieties. To go with your cheese plate, we have Walnut Creek all-beef summer sausage or Troyer's Trail Bologna.
For a meal-sized picnic, we have USDA Choice, 6-ounce Ball-Tip Sirloin Steaks as well as a variety of hot dogs and sausages, pork chops, and seafood (including alligator, frogs legs, tilapia, and salmon). Deli salads on hand right now include Yoder's Amish Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Ham Salad, and Chicken Salad. Other sides available include baked beans, chips and salsa, chips and dip, and pickles. Desserts include peanut butter cookies, donuts, chocolate cookies, and lots of candy. We have cold 2-liter and 12-packs of Pepsi products as well as gallons of Smith's fruit punch, orange drink, or iced tea. Now that's a picnic!!!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
HOT, HOT, HOT
I'm talking about the weather!!! This is a good week for ice cream, and also for firing up the grill!
Please stop by for some good deals, and get the whole family SMILING!
Please stop by for some good deals, and get the whole family SMILING!
Thursday, June 13, 2013
We Made It Through the Storm
I hope that all of you were as fortunate as we were last night! The thunderstorms and high winds were a threat all evening, and loss of electrical power was a real fear. We are thankful that Homer Village Market withstood the winds and are hopeful that our luck continues!
Father's Day is this Sunday, and if you haven't picked up a greeting card yet, stop by to choose one! Also, we have a lot of treats for dads, grand-dads, uncles, and step dads! Stop by to get some of these guy favorites:
Father's Day is this Sunday, and if you haven't picked up a greeting card yet, stop by to choose one! Also, we have a lot of treats for dads, grand-dads, uncles, and step dads! Stop by to get some of these guy favorites:
- Bull Heads Beef Jerky and Beef Sticks
- Frog's Ranch, all natural Peppered Pickles
- Speaking of frogs......how about some frogs legs for the grill?
- Lamb Chops
- Salmon Burgers
- Cajun-style peanuts, roasted in the shell
- Ice Cream: Butter Pecan, Moose Tracks, Cookies and Cream, Carmel Cone Sundae
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