Our regular weekly installment of the best grocery prices for Western Washington:

• Pasta, Fresh, Safeway Select 20 oz - $4.99 - Safeway (Nice quality and good fillings. Freezes well.)
• Feta Cheese, Athenos 6 oz - $2.50 - Fred's (Lowest I've ever seen.)
• Splenda, 9.7 oz - $7.49 - Albie's
• Crab, Imitation, Trans-Ocean 12 oz - $.99 - Safeway Coupon Limit 2 (Won't fool anyone, but it IS good.)
• Muffins, English, Fred's Brand 6-pack - 3 for $2 - Fred's Coupon Limit 6 (Or Imperial Margarine 16 oz)
• Potatoes, Russet 10 lbs - $.99 - Safeway Coupon Limit 2 (What else is a dime a pound anymore....)
• Mac and Cheese, Alb Brand 7.75 oz - $.50 - Albies Coupon Limit 4
• Parsnips, Rutabagas or Celery - $.68/lb - Fred's (Does anybody eat rutabagas anymore? I love roasted parsnips, but I never met a rutabaga that I liked enough to take two bites of.)

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Sometimes the stores have the same groceries on sale across regions, like this week, so here are the best values for BOTH Western Washington and Oregon:

• Easter Hams:
  • Cook's, Shank Half - $.99/lb - Albertson's
  • Safeway, Whole or Shank Half - $.99/lb - Safeway
  • Private Selection, Spiral Half Ham - $1.88/lb - Fred's (Includes 3 oz glaze)
• Easter Turkey, Private Selection - $.69/lb - Fred's Coupon, Limit 2
• Strawberries, 2 lbs - $2.99 - Safeway (These would make an interesting glaze for ham, yeah?)
• Cider, Litehouse, Gallon - $3.99 - Albie's
• Flour, Gold Medal 5 lbs - $.99 - Fred's Coupon, Limit 2
• Margarine, Imperial, 16 oz - $.75 - Safeway (I know, I know. I don't use the stuff either, but it's really a good price, and we gotta post it....)
• Bacon, Black Label 12-16 oz - $2.50 - Fred's Coupon, Limit 4

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Have a very HOPPY EASTER!

Great values at Western Washington grocery stores this week:

• Beef, Petite Tenders, Garlic or Pepper - $5.99/lb - Safeway
• Rice Side Dish Mixes, Albertson's 6 oz - $1 - Albertson's
• Sloppy Joe Sauce, Hunt's 16 oz - $.75 - Safeway Must Buy 4
• Tangelos - $.88/lb - Fred's
• Tuna, Chick of the Sea Chunk Light in Water - $.75 - Safeway Must Buy 4
• Biscuits, Albertson's 16 oz - $1 - Albies
• Cheese, Tillamook 16 oz - 2 for $5 - Fred's Coupon Limit 4 
• Eggs, Lucerne, Doz - $.99 - Safeway Sat/Sun only
• Jello The Big Boxes - $1 - Albies
• Beef Bottom Round Roast - $1.99/lb - Fred's

This weeks extra-specials at Western Washington grocery stores:

• Lamb Shoulder Chops - $3.99/lb - Albertson's (I use an osso bucco recipe on these for a special treat.)
• Dover Sole Fillets (frozen) $3.99/lb - Fred's
• Ground Turkey, 20 oz - $1.99 ($1.59/lb) - Safeway (Sat/Sun only, Limit 4)
• Mac or Potato Salad - 3 lbs for $2.99 - Fred's
• Avocado - $.68/ea - Safeway (Sat/Sun only)
• Pot Pies, Banquet - $.59 - Albertson's (Bachelor's special, but admit it, on a cold miserable day, these are pretty good. Make some biscuits to go with 'em, or a nice loaf of bread.)
• Tomatillos - $.99/lb - Albertson's (Very nice paired with asparagus, of all things.)
• Cheese, Kroger, 2 lbs - $3.99 - Fred's (Coupon)
• Broccoli - $.78/lb - Safeway
• Chickens, Whole - $.79/lb - Safeway (Still the favorite Sunday dinner at my house.)

St. Patrick's Day stuff!

• Corned Beef, Points - $1.49/lb - Safeway (or $1.59/lb at Fred's, or $2.69/lb (flats) at Albertson's)
• Cabbage, Green Heads - $.38/lb - Safeway (or $.49/lb at Albies)
• Carrots - 2 lbs for $2.50 ($1.25/lb) - Safeway (or 2 lbs for $2.89 ($1.45/lb) at Albies)

Comparison shopping can save you LOTS of money, and you can do it easily at www.GroceryBagSavings.com - ALWAYS free, no registration, no subscription!!!!

See more prices on the main site and have a great St. Patrick's Day!

This weeks values for Western Washington:

• Cheese, Muenster - $4.99/lb - Albertson's
• Entree, Frozen, Party Size 56-80 oz - $6.99 - Safeway
• Catfish Nuggets - $2.99/lb - Albertson's (These little pieces are really good fried in a cornmeal batter- Southern Style. I douse them with hot sauce sometimes. Either before or after.)
• Beef Chuck Roast - $1.69/lb - Safeway (Winter food makes the kitchen smell great.)
• Shrimp, Cooked (Little ones for salad) - 2lbs for $7.98 - Safeway
• Artichokes - $2/ea - Fred's
• Chicken, Whole - $.79/lb - Fred's Limit 3 (Sunday dinner at my house. Week after week, I never tire of it.)
• Tomatoes, Canned 15 oz - $.59 - Albertson's (Stock the pantry.)
• Pork Loin Whole in Bag - $1.99/lb - Safeway (I'm slicing it into big thick chops and doing the traditional stuffing.)

Good values out there to make YOUR Valentine an extra special dinner:

• Tenderloin Steak - $6.99/lb - Fred's (The "Turf" part....)
• Lobster Tails, 4-5 oz - $4.99 ea - Albertson's or (The "Surf" part...)
• Whole Lobster, Cooked - $6.99/ea - Albertson's (Or maybe BIG "Surf"....)
• Valentines Cupcakes, dz - $4.99 - Safeway  (Dessert!)
• King Crab Legs - $6.99/lb - Fred's (Some people like crab better than lobster.)
• Lamb Shoulder Chops - $3.99/lb - Safeway
• Snow's Clams, Canned, 6 oz - $1.00 - Albertson's  (Always convenient for clam linguini.)
• Shrimp, 16/20 - $4.99/lb - Fred's
• Veal for Stew - $3.99/lb - Safeway
• Yogurt, Freds, 6 oz - $.30/ea - Fred's

Have a great V-Day!

www.GroceryBagSavings.com has all the sale prices, and here are just some of the good values this week:

• Brats, Johnsonville -$2.99/20 oz - Safeway coupon Fri to Sun only
• Avocados, Hass - $.50/each - Safeway   (Ya gotta have Guac for football, don'tcha?)
• Corned Beef Brisket, Points - $1.79/lb - Fred's coupon (Limit 3. I go thru twice. Shhh.)
• Sour Cream, 16 oz - $1 - Albertson's (Onion dip, too.)
• Bread, Butter Top - $1.39 - Safeway
• Mangos - $.99/ea - Albertson's (In homemade salsa, or mix a little fine dice in the guac.)
• Cheese, Tillamook - $3.99/2 lbs - Fred's coupon (Fred's is awesome on this cheese, and it is good!)
• Ribeye Steaks, Bone-in - $4.99/lb - Safeway  (I bought 2 huge packages of these (ten steaks) and used the bones to make stock. It's on the stove right now, and my house smells sooooo good!) 
• Apples, Red/Gold Delicious, Grannies - $.99/lb - Albertson's
• Milk - $1.25/half gal - Fred's coupon  (Rumor has it milk is going up again, so load up if you can. My mom used to freeze it, but I think it tastes funny after. OK for cooking though.)

They used to be the "Ain'ts", but times have changed....

Have a great Superbowl weekend from all of us at www.GroceryBagSavings.com - and make sure you check our site to find the best prices on ALL your football food!

This weeks grocery sale prices are up at www.GroceryBagSavings.com and here are just some of the deals we found this week:

• Dover Sole (prev frozen) - $3.99/lb - Fred's  (This is a great value- be sure to ask for still frozen....)
• Beef Cubed Steak - $1.99/lb - Safeway
• Scallops, Bay (prev frozen) - $5.99 - Albertson's
• Cucumbers or Green Peppers - $.58/ea - Fred's (Stuffed peppers? Or sauted with the cube steak above?)
• Pork Chops, Bone in - $1.29/lb - Safeway
• Beef Rump Roast - $1.99 - Albertson's or Safeway
• Oranges, Navel - 3 lbs for $1 - Fred's
• Rosarita Enchilada Sauce/Beans, 20/16 oz - $1.09 - Albertson's (This is an excellent buy, hope it's not a misprint)
• Asparagus - $1.68/lb - Safeway (Sat and Sun Only- I hate this Sat/Sun stuff. Don't they know we have other stuff to do on the weekend?)
• Milk, Mountain Dairy - $1.99/Gal - Fred's (Make some homemade ricotta-you won't believe how good it is! Let me know if you need directions - it's easy if you have a good thermometer.)

Don't forget Valentine's Day is coming up. Not too early to be thinking about that special dinner for that special someone. This year, make it homemade!

This weeks best grocery values for Western WA: 

• Grapefruit, Ruby Red - 5 for $1 - Fred's
• Red Baron Pizza, Frozen - $2.99 - Albertson's
• Ground Beef, 80% lean - $.99/lb, 5 lb chub - Safeway (They have a bunch of stuff for $.99/lb this week, more later in this post.)
• Cheese, Bandon - $3.99/2 lbs - Fred's Coupon ($1.99/lb!!! Can't beat that.)
• Ham, Whole or Shank Half - $.99/lb - Safeway (Wouldn't this be a nice dinner for Valentine's Day?)
• Bread, Country Oven or Vita-Bee - $1.25 - Fred's Coupon
• Pork Country Style Ribs, Bone-in - $.99/lb - Safeway
• Soup, Campbell's Chunky - $.99/19 oz can - Albertson's
• Salmon, Sockeye, Whole, Frozen - $3.99/lb - Fred's (If you have room, buy a couple, and ask for the ones that are still frozen so you're not re-freezing.)

Not a single grocery store featured milk in their ad, so Walgreen's is your best bet- $1.29/half gallon, limit 4.