This is the email/comment I just sent to Kroger:
I have been a loyal customer of Kroger, in Lake City, Ga for years. It's convenient for me and normally, I get good customer service. Today was the worst experience I have ever had. I was there at 2:41pm and had a cashier named Alex checking me out. I asked for a carton of cigarettes. She went over to where they were...stood there, came back and said.....we don't have them. I said, yes you do and went over and showed her where they were( I always check to see if they have them). That was not a smart thing to do. She "slammed" the window to get them out, "slammed the window" when she got them and then slammed the swing-door when she came out. Rang them up and slid them down to the bagger. Never got a "thank you" or "have a nice day", mind you this was after a bill of close to 150$(149.56). I am a 67 yr old female, a United States Army Veteran and I am sorry, but I think she should have showed me a little bit of respect.....even if I was just a customer. Very, very rude. Who taught her customer service? Looking at the receipt, I can't find all my coupons. Something needs to be done. I can go a few miles down the road and go to Publix. In fact, if I want to go to Kroger, I can go to one about 5 miles away......only problem is, not sure if my ice cream would last, that far in this heat.
I'm a bartender. Customer service is my main concern. Sure, there's a lot of people who walk in, and I know automatically what they want. That's a whole other ballgame.
I know Kroger got my comments, but of course, I got one of those automatic responses. Will keep you posted, on their real response. Please know, I'm not trying to get her fired, but someone really needs to give her some training.
Hugs and sloppy nose kisses from me and the Cos. PEACE, dear readers.
Friday, June 10, 2016
Thursday, June 9, 2016
A steak recipe which will make a non-steak eater, a steak eater!!
When my Jim was still alive, he was a big steak eater. I would grill just about every weekend, rain or shine. I on the other hand, was not. I would eat my tator and about 1/4 of the steak.
Now, every once in awhile, I actually get a taste for MEAT. I have a George Foreman Evolve Grill (indoor/counter top), which I really like, but don't always want to drag it out of the cabinet. Found this recipe for steak and it is scrumptious!! Have made it 3 or 4 times now and it has never failed to come out like I want.
It's called the "Perfect Bone-In Ribeye". The original recipe calls for a 22 oz steak......gotta' be hungry to eat that much!! I usually get a Ribeye that's about a pound and cut it in half, then vacuum seal it and then freeze for another meal.
22 oz. bone-in Ribeye Steak
1 tbsp. EVOO or vegetable oil
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. seasoned salt
1 tbsp. cracked black pepper
1. Pre-heat the oven to 275F (135C).
2. Remove steak from fridge. Season with the garlic, salt and pepper. Let set until it reaches room temperature. Yes dear readers, I am a firm believer in not cooking something straight from the fridge.
3. Drizzle oil on steak and a little in a very hot pan......use a stainless steel one or one that is oven proof. Place steak in hot pan and sear on all sides.
4. Put in oven and finish off, by baking for about 1 hr. for well, 45 mins. for med. and 30 mins. for med. rare. The size of steak you are using, will of course, determine the amount of time. For my little 8 ouncer, I bake it for about 15 - 20 mins.
5. Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest for about 8-10 mins.
Well, I'm pretty well caught up. Made good progress, don't you think?? Have thoughts on something else, but need to wrap my mind around it, before I get started.
As always, hugs and sloppy nose kisses from me and the Cos. PEACE, dear readers.
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Sgt. B's SOS
This is my take on the Army's SOS. Have made a few changes and most importantly, it doesn't serve thousands of people.
I use ground beef or ground chuck, but you can always use ground turkey, ground chicken or sausage.
It's made with my medium white sauce recipe.
1-1/2 lbs. ground meat
2 tbsps. butter
1 cp. chopped onion
1/4 cp. flour or 1/8 cp. corn starch
2 tbsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 cp. beef stock
salt & pepper to taste
1 cp. milk
1. Brown meat and drain well.
2. Return to pan and add butter.
3. Add onions.
4. Add flour stir until well blended and cook for 2-3 mins. Slowly add stock; mix well, stirring constantly.
5. Add garlic powder and Worcestershire Sauce.
6. Slowly add the milk and stir until thick and heated through.
COOKS NOTES:
If using corn starch, mix it with the stock - I'm not fond of making a roué with flour. Seems like you can still taste it, even after cooking it for a few mins. This would be in Step #4.
I don't use chopped onions, just onion powder.
Add any seasonings you want....I even use a shake of paprika.
Can be served on biscuits, toast or rice. I sometimes add mushrooms and cheese and serve it over rice for a dinner meal.
I use ground beef or ground chuck, but you can always use ground turkey, ground chicken or sausage.
It's made with my medium white sauce recipe.
1-1/2 lbs. ground meat
2 tbsps. butter
1 cp. chopped onion
1/4 cp. flour or 1/8 cp. corn starch
2 tbsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 cp. beef stock
salt & pepper to taste
1 cp. milk
1. Brown meat and drain well.
2. Return to pan and add butter.
3. Add onions.
4. Add flour stir until well blended and cook for 2-3 mins. Slowly add stock; mix well, stirring constantly.
5. Add garlic powder and Worcestershire Sauce.
6. Slowly add the milk and stir until thick and heated through.
COOKS NOTES:
If using corn starch, mix it with the stock - I'm not fond of making a roué with flour. Seems like you can still taste it, even after cooking it for a few mins. This would be in Step #4.
I don't use chopped onions, just onion powder.
Add any seasonings you want....I even use a shake of paprika.
Can be served on biscuits, toast or rice. I sometimes add mushrooms and cheese and serve it over rice for a dinner meal.
Felice's One-Man Crepe
Morning everybody. As promised, am going to try and catch up - slowly but surely.
I was at work one night and started thinking about crepes.....guess watching Jacques Pipin making them didn't help. Just didn't want to make a bunch, even though I knew I could vacuum seal them and then freeze. Besides, it was going to be my first attempt at them. So, the next morning, I started looking for a recipe, that would be easy to "cut down" for less of the finished product. I have never been able to figure out, how to half an egg. On one of my sites I check every now and then, a lady had a recipe for "One Man Crepe".....it's all in the name.....that's what it makes(depending on the size of the pan you use). This is really very easy and only a few ingredients. Thanks again Felice for sharing. Another nice thing about this crepe recipe is that leaving out 2 ingredients - sugar and vanilla - you have a crepe for your savory recipes. On my blog post, titled "Bon Jour" you will see a picture of both. Hope you enjoy.
4 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 egg
4 tbsp. milk or other liquids
1 pinch salt
1/2 tsp. sugar (omit for savory)
3 drops vanilla (omit for savory)
1. Mix together the flour, salt and sugar.
2. In another bowl whisk together the milk, egg and vanilla.
3. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry, and mix well, until smooth. Cover and let rest in refrigerator for at least 30 mins.
4. Melt a little butter or vegetable oil in a 8" or 10" non-stick pan or crepe pan if you have one. Swill the pan to coat the bottom.
5. Pour batter into pre-heated pan tilting to spread batter. If you double the recipe, I would use about 3 tbsps. of batter....if bottom is covered, you should be good to go.
6. When top is set, flip gently with a spatula, or just use your fingers.
7. Cook briefly and remove from pan.
8. Fill with whatever you like....roll or fold. Top with fruit, honey, maple syrup and sprinkle with powdered sugar, for a fancier look.
As always, hugs and sloppy nose kisses from me and the Cos. PEACE, dear readers.
I was at work one night and started thinking about crepes.....guess watching Jacques Pipin making them didn't help. Just didn't want to make a bunch, even though I knew I could vacuum seal them and then freeze. Besides, it was going to be my first attempt at them. So, the next morning, I started looking for a recipe, that would be easy to "cut down" for less of the finished product. I have never been able to figure out, how to half an egg. On one of my sites I check every now and then, a lady had a recipe for "One Man Crepe".....it's all in the name.....that's what it makes(depending on the size of the pan you use). This is really very easy and only a few ingredients. Thanks again Felice for sharing. Another nice thing about this crepe recipe is that leaving out 2 ingredients - sugar and vanilla - you have a crepe for your savory recipes. On my blog post, titled "Bon Jour" you will see a picture of both. Hope you enjoy.
4 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 egg
4 tbsp. milk or other liquids
1 pinch salt
1/2 tsp. sugar (omit for savory)
3 drops vanilla (omit for savory)
1. Mix together the flour, salt and sugar.
2. In another bowl whisk together the milk, egg and vanilla.
3. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry, and mix well, until smooth. Cover and let rest in refrigerator for at least 30 mins.
4. Melt a little butter or vegetable oil in a 8" or 10" non-stick pan or crepe pan if you have one. Swill the pan to coat the bottom.
5. Pour batter into pre-heated pan tilting to spread batter. If you double the recipe, I would use about 3 tbsps. of batter....if bottom is covered, you should be good to go.
6. When top is set, flip gently with a spatula, or just use your fingers.
7. Cook briefly and remove from pan.
8. Fill with whatever you like....roll or fold. Top with fruit, honey, maple syrup and sprinkle with powdered sugar, for a fancier look.
As always, hugs and sloppy nose kisses from me and the Cos. PEACE, dear readers.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Memorial Day 2016
Dear readers, I hope you all had a safe and fun Memorial Day.
Mine turned tearful, by days end.
Started out with finishing the banana pudding for the cookout at the VFW Post. Didn't go to the ceremony at the cemetery, as I had to be at work before it was over.
Got to work around 1 and already had 3 customers: Bobby, a WWII/Korea Vet, Steve a Viet Nam Vet and "Fast" Eddie a WWII/Korea Vet. Bobby and Steve were there early as they were are cooks/grillers. Eddie, brought some shrimp and had a couple of Buds.
Then the rest of the folks started coming in around 2, food in hand and the festivities began. We did a moment of silent prayer, then a few minutes later, the chaplain blessed the food. I knew I shouldn't had tried to eat and work....food got cold and I got tired.
Guess the crowd started clearing out around 7. Bobby and Steve were still there with me. We watched a war movie and chit chatted. All and all we had a good bar($) for the day and the tips weren't bad.
This is were the "strange" starts......I like watching the Memorial Day Concert from DC. I like Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna and the music always gives me the "goose bumps". Last night while I watched it, I didn't get 5 minutes into the show, before I started tearing up. Why last night? Memorial Day has always meant something to me. I have been out of the service for 25 years. Could it still be I feel guilty for being here, when I lost people I knew. Why me? Arlington National Cemetery is a site to see. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the dedicated Guard who watches over it, rain or shine.
So dear readers, I will continue to stand at attention when I hear the National Anthem or God Bless America. I will continue to honor this country and the flag that stands for our freedom.
I will not make this a political post......just this writers feelings.
Last but not least, don't wait for Memorial Day or Veterans Day to honor our military. They don't take time between holidays to protect you. Thank a Vet!! They do appreciate it, more than you would think.
As always, hugs and sloppy nose kisses from me and the Cos. PEACE
Mine turned tearful, by days end.
Started out with finishing the banana pudding for the cookout at the VFW Post. Didn't go to the ceremony at the cemetery, as I had to be at work before it was over.
Got to work around 1 and already had 3 customers: Bobby, a WWII/Korea Vet, Steve a Viet Nam Vet and "Fast" Eddie a WWII/Korea Vet. Bobby and Steve were there early as they were are cooks/grillers. Eddie, brought some shrimp and had a couple of Buds.
Then the rest of the folks started coming in around 2, food in hand and the festivities began. We did a moment of silent prayer, then a few minutes later, the chaplain blessed the food. I knew I shouldn't had tried to eat and work....food got cold and I got tired.
Guess the crowd started clearing out around 7. Bobby and Steve were still there with me. We watched a war movie and chit chatted. All and all we had a good bar($) for the day and the tips weren't bad.
This is were the "strange" starts......I like watching the Memorial Day Concert from DC. I like Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna and the music always gives me the "goose bumps". Last night while I watched it, I didn't get 5 minutes into the show, before I started tearing up. Why last night? Memorial Day has always meant something to me. I have been out of the service for 25 years. Could it still be I feel guilty for being here, when I lost people I knew. Why me? Arlington National Cemetery is a site to see. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the dedicated Guard who watches over it, rain or shine.
So dear readers, I will continue to stand at attention when I hear the National Anthem or God Bless America. I will continue to honor this country and the flag that stands for our freedom.
I will not make this a political post......just this writers feelings.
Last but not least, don't wait for Memorial Day or Veterans Day to honor our military. They don't take time between holidays to protect you. Thank a Vet!! They do appreciate it, more than you would think.
As always, hugs and sloppy nose kisses from me and the Cos. PEACE
Friday, May 27, 2016
Sheila's good, bad and the ugly week, in review...
Hey readers. Been an interesting week, or at least, 5 days.
Monday was good and bad. I re-connected with Steve from another site and he led me here, which led me to meet and talk to you all.
Had to go to the USPS....it ties my panties in a wad, when I hear people NOT speaking English, when they are in America. Guess it's from being a proud American and ex-military. Even when I was in Korea, I tied to learn enough, to half way carry on a conversation, in their language.
Then I made a trip to the drug store......there's a lady, with like 4 kids. Her card wouldn't work, so she leaves the kids in the store, with the bag, goes out to her car and instead of getting cash or a card that worked, promptly got on her phone and had a seat in her car. By this time, there were 5 of us, waiting to check out.
Then to the Irish Pub for Feed the Hungry. Made up like 200 plates to go to Atlanta.
Tuesday, was pretty uneventful. Just work, and we weren't very busy. Did find out, I'm down to 1 day a week. Not complaining......and no dear readers, I will not starve or become homeless - God willing!! It's only beer money.
Then Weds. came. Stopped and picked up the mail on my way to work and SURPRISE - I have jury duty, the end of June.
Please, whoever reads this, if you ever go into an establishment, and are waited on, tip the server!! I had a couple, who I see all the time, who sat there for like 2 hours. Drank 7 or 8 beers, between the 2 of them...about a 17$ bar bill....and didn't tip one red cent. These are the same 2, that always talk about how good tippers they are.
Thurs. was my "I need something for me" day. It was not a spur of the moment decision. Have been thinking about it since last year and finally went and got it yesterday. A new laptop!! It's a HP Envy. Has a backlit keyboard, touch screen, voice (for Cortana), numeric keyboard and it can be turned into a tablet - a very large one! And yes, Win10 was pre-loaded. Like the feel of the keyboard, much better than the old one. Am giving the old one to a dear friend of mine.
I love the ATL and GA, but can't deal with these Code Orange "Smog" alerts we have. Think we were under one, 3 days this week. Not today, though. In fact the pollen count is only 10.
When I get a few minutes, will post the recipe for the One-Man-Crepe and the SOS. I was also thinking about my medium white sauce recipe I posted and some of the other different ways, you could use it.
Please take a moment on Monday, to honor or fallen brothers and sisters. I will be at the VFW, working...having a cookout, after the ceremony at the cemetery. Be safe, if you are out and about.
As always, hugs and sloppy nose kisses from me and the Cos. PEACE and I think it might be 5 o'clock somewhere - CHEERS!!
Monday was good and bad. I re-connected with Steve from another site and he led me here, which led me to meet and talk to you all.
Had to go to the USPS....it ties my panties in a wad, when I hear people NOT speaking English, when they are in America. Guess it's from being a proud American and ex-military. Even when I was in Korea, I tied to learn enough, to half way carry on a conversation, in their language.
Then I made a trip to the drug store......there's a lady, with like 4 kids. Her card wouldn't work, so she leaves the kids in the store, with the bag, goes out to her car and instead of getting cash or a card that worked, promptly got on her phone and had a seat in her car. By this time, there were 5 of us, waiting to check out.
Then to the Irish Pub for Feed the Hungry. Made up like 200 plates to go to Atlanta.
Tuesday, was pretty uneventful. Just work, and we weren't very busy. Did find out, I'm down to 1 day a week. Not complaining......and no dear readers, I will not starve or become homeless - God willing!! It's only beer money.
Then Weds. came. Stopped and picked up the mail on my way to work and SURPRISE - I have jury duty, the end of June.
Please, whoever reads this, if you ever go into an establishment, and are waited on, tip the server!! I had a couple, who I see all the time, who sat there for like 2 hours. Drank 7 or 8 beers, between the 2 of them...about a 17$ bar bill....and didn't tip one red cent. These are the same 2, that always talk about how good tippers they are.
Thurs. was my "I need something for me" day. It was not a spur of the moment decision. Have been thinking about it since last year and finally went and got it yesterday. A new laptop!! It's a HP Envy. Has a backlit keyboard, touch screen, voice (for Cortana), numeric keyboard and it can be turned into a tablet - a very large one! And yes, Win10 was pre-loaded. Like the feel of the keyboard, much better than the old one. Am giving the old one to a dear friend of mine.
I love the ATL and GA, but can't deal with these Code Orange "Smog" alerts we have. Think we were under one, 3 days this week. Not today, though. In fact the pollen count is only 10.
When I get a few minutes, will post the recipe for the One-Man-Crepe and the SOS. I was also thinking about my medium white sauce recipe I posted and some of the other different ways, you could use it.
Please take a moment on Monday, to honor or fallen brothers and sisters. I will be at the VFW, working...having a cookout, after the ceremony at the cemetery. Be safe, if you are out and about.
As always, hugs and sloppy nose kisses from me and the Cos. PEACE and I think it might be 5 o'clock somewhere - CHEERS!!
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