Imagine a firm, greenish Tomato. You really need one for your salad. They are all hard as a rock, firm, with a tinge of green. You slice through the hard surface and find little if any juice. The firm, dry slices are placed in your salad or on your tacos […]
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As a very experienced butcher (50+ years) who deals directly with the public, I have noticed that Lamb is loved and hated by many. I compare this to Liver; people love it or hate it. Here is what I think. Most Meat Departments carry lamb on a regular basis. The
Decades ago it was common to buy beef by the quarter or the half. Our mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers, all could cook almost anything, and make it at least edible. In the 70’s people ate most of what now comes in a side of beef. Rump roast, sirloin tip
With the help of a crash through our outside Deli wall, we made things better for all of our customers. We moved our soaps, cleaning products and pet foods and opened our Deli and Produce section to offer a nice dining and indoor seating section. The aisles are wider and
Lakeview Supermarket and Deli carries more premium meat items, specialty items, obscure and unique items, BUT does not carry FRESH seafood! Why is that? In over 5 decades in business we have tried hundreds of times to buy fresh cod, snapper and other fresh fish. Guess what! We have always
Like so many things in America, things often change without most of us knowing. There now exists a law or regulation called COOL, aka Country Of Origin Labeling. Back in 2016, the US Government agency in charge of COOL decided to change the rules on some beef from other countries.
While hundreds of businesses have closed during the COVID era, Lakeview continues going strong! We have done home deliveries for those quarantined, those that are sheltering in place, and out in waiting cars in the parking lot and along the curb. We are fully stocked in 95% of our usual
Lakeview Supermarket and Deli Comes Through for Customers throughout COVID! Read More »
Americans are very lucky. Most of the beef, pork and poultry we eat is not only USDA inspected for safety, but is also inspected and graded for quality. However; understanding the grading symbols and lingo can be very confusing. What you need to know is that in 2021 USDA Choice
Don’t be surprised when you visit your local meat market, and be prepared for sticker shock. Never in history have meat prices gone so high, and so fast. With labor shortages, beef shortages, high fuel costs and a lack of truck drivers meat prices have gone wild! You might need
Throughout America vendors and businesses are begging for employees to come to work, but with unemployment benefits paying better than working, cost of many goods are skyrocketing. With few truckers, packers, production workers, salespeople and clerks, production has slowed way down and many goods are in short supply. With low
