How many of you senior citizens have discovered?
Ladybug II asked:
That those 3 lb boxes of bacon bits and pieces as well as the ham pieces that are sold for seasoning, a lot of those pieces are decent size for pan frying to go with your eggs in the mornings? Saves a lot of money which we seniors need.
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That those 3 lb boxes of bacon bits and pieces as well as the ham pieces that are sold for seasoning, a lot of those pieces are decent size for pan frying to go with your eggs in the mornings? Saves a lot of money which we seniors need.
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September 15th, 2011 at 2:34 am
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I will have to try that the next time I have some eggs for breakfast. Thanks for the info
September 15th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
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When I was married to my ex he liked to have when we could find those boxes, I think they were more like 4 or 5 pounds here though. I don’t eat pork at all so I don’t buy it now. They were a lot cheaper than buying sliced bacon, smoked hog jowls, usually sold around New Year’s Day to season black-eyed peas in the south, are also cheaper than bacon, but they have to be sliced up since they are whole.
September 19th, 2011 at 4:29 am
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Good tip Ladybug.Thanks.I’ll try it.
September 21st, 2011 at 6:23 am
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Amen to that! Yes, I buy those boxes especially when they are on sale, I try to get 2 or 3 and put them in the freezer. And there is plenty of space, can’t afford too many groceries. Now that we aren’t getting a cost of living raise for 2 years, that is not going to help! There are a lot of nice pieces in them.
September 23rd, 2011 at 1:42 pm
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And to season a pot of beans also!!!! My mom uses those boxes!!
September 25th, 2011 at 1:15 am
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I know those who buy it for that purpose…for myself, I can’t do that…too much salt and saturated fat…alas, old age!
September 26th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
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Been doing that for years. Very tasty and cheap. Not in 3 lb boxes though.
September 29th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
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What a smart little bug you are! I will have to pass the info on…..I don’t do pork…Jewish ya know
September 30th, 2011 at 2:42 am
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Thank you dear friend. I shall give them a try if I can find them.
Rose P.
October 1st, 2011 at 3:06 pm
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I used to use the bacon bits on salads then realized how super salty they were so stopped using them. Also I don’t know if they come with the fat that a senior shouldn’t be eating (weight gain, cholesterol, high blood pressure).
October 4th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
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Ladybug, this hadn’t crossed my mind. Bacon being usually $4/pound, it’s a great idea. Bacon bits and pieces, I’ve never seen sold or mentioned, though. I guess you’d just ask a butcher for some. Thanks.
October 5th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
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Great tip. Hubby shops - He agrees - good idea - we also add feta cheese to our scrambled eggs.
No salt - feta cheese is salty enough.
That will work for Ham and Baby Lima Beans.
Thank you.
DeeJay.
October 7th, 2011 at 11:39 am
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My Dad used to get those boxes. Yes, they can be used for bacon eggs. Also, put some into a pot of bean soup or pea soup or potato soup. He also used to fry some up and add it to cooked potatoes and onion with a little milk mixed in for a plain but tasty supper. Of course, you can also fry some up crispy and add to salads.
October 10th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
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With a house full of kids you bet I know that. Makes good BLT sandwiches for supper too.
October 13th, 2011 at 2:16 am
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I live alone so I don’t buy 3 pound boxes of anything other than flour and sugar, but I remember my mother buying the bits and pieces box. There we plenty slices that could be fried for breakfast. What couldn’t made wonderful potato soup. My mother could stretch a food dollar.