Safeway agrees to stop endangering the public


	Safeway agrees to stop endangering the public

faberglas

8-11-2007 3:14 PM

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faberglas says:

it only took them three years!

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8-12-2007 10:44 PM

cpltaiji

Interesting. I usually go out of my way to find meat (beef only) that is browning and outdated. Not only is it FAR cheaper but is much more tender and flavorful as well!
We old country boys call that 'properly aged'!

8-13-2007 12:16 PM

faberglas

Yeah, me too, but I like mine pink on the inside, not green inside and red on the outside.

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