Are you ready for the Smithfield “PouchPack”?

Sorry, that was the biggest image could find.  From the Smithfield press release:

SMITHFIELD, Va. – Hearing bacon-lovers’ cry for more delicious Smithfield bacon in a package that keeps bacon fresh, the company rolls-out an innovative package design new to the retail bacon category. Smithfield PouchPack is the only bacon package to offer two stay-fresh pouches each containing approximately six slices of uncooked, stacked bacon. The pouches are perforated for easy separation allowing consumers the flexibility of choosing how much bacon to cook at one time. The bacon saved for later stays fresh, sealed in the pouch for the next occasion.

The Smithfield PouchPack has additional advantages over typical bacon packaging in terms of convenience. Each pouch has an E-Z Peel opening that gives the consumer easy, mess-free access to the bacon. In other words, no more scissors and greasy hands. Plus, the bacon in the pouch is stacked so slices peel apart more easily.

This is something I can get behind.  The only issue I have is that there are only six slices in each pouch.  Typically you get 16 slices in a standard pound.  Where did the extra four slices go?  Well, you’re paying for it in convenience.  I need eight slices Smithfield.  Eight slices = two BLT sandwiches.  Six slices does not cut it!  Eight slices = four for daddy, two for Better Half and two for Lil’ (of which I’d eat one).  Six slices and my family goes hungry.

So bravo on concept but let’s get those slices back in the pack.

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Well lookie here…our regular Tuesday segment is once again back on it’s “proper” day.

Here are your advertised bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 4/25 – 5/1/10.

Don’t forget the bacon Mrs. Pitt! (photo via Gina Vivinetto’s Greatest Hits)

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I just couldn’t get my act together earlier in the week and so the regular Tuesday posts once again appears on Thursday.  I’ll get my mojo back eventually, but until then…

Here are your advertised bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 4/18 – 4/25/10.

Look Kids…Vanessa Minnillo.  She can do my shopping anyday! (photo via The Insider)

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I know, I know…what was a regular Tuesday post was skipped two weeks ago, got pushed back last week to Wednesday and this week to Thursday. What can I say, I’m a slacker.  Like you were really going to do your grocery shopping during the week anyway…

Here are your advertised bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 4/11 – 4/17/10.

Look Kids…everyone’s favorite FBI Agent and Rogue Vampire David Boreanaz.

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I just realized I missed last week’s update…thus breaking my streak of 37 weeks.

Oh well…back at it!

Here are your advertised bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 4/4 – 4/10/10.

Look kids..Jennifer Garner…

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Here are your advertised bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 3/22 – 3/28/10.

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Here are your advertised bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 3/15 – 3/21/10.

If this lil’ guy is as tasty as he is cute…then that’s gonna be some good eatin’   Let’s get to it… [Read more →]

Sorry – I’m a day late…. here are your advertised bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 3/9 – 3/15/10.

As a reminder, since they all share specials each week, I will be consolidating Felpausch, D&W, Glen’s Market & VG’s into one “Spartan Stores” listing.  Links to each of the individual stores can still be found at the bottom of the post.

Kroger- Kroger Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $6 w/ card)

Meijer- Plumrose Sliced Bacon, 16 oz. ($2.45)

Busch’s - Smithfield Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $6)

Hiller’s - Oscar Mayer Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. ($2.99)

Hollywood - Thick Cut Platter Bacon from the meat department, 1 lb. ($2.99)

Spartan Stores* - Smithfield Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $6)

Heartland Marketplace – Thorn Apple Valley Premium Sliced Bacon, 16 oz (2 for $4)

SuperValu Foods - Farm Fresh Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. ($2.79)

Target - Niman Ranch Bacon, 12 oz. ($3.99)

Please note, every store with in a chain is different and may not feature the same specials. When in doubt, check your individual store.

Go get some!

* Spartan Stores include: Felpausch, D&W Fresh Market, Glen’s Market (w/ Yes Card) and VG’s.

Your advertised bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 3/1 – 3/8/10.

As a reminder, since they all share specials each week, I will be consolidating Felpausch, D&W, Glen’s Market & VG’s into one “Spartan Stores” listing.  Links to each of the individual stores can still be found at the bottom of the post.

This week we welcome Heartland Marketplace to the list.  Heartland has two stores (Farmington Hills and Westland, MI).

Kroger- Kroger Bacon, 16 oz. (2 for $6 w/ card)

Meijer- Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. ($3.64)

Busch’s - Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. (2 for $6)

Hiller’s - Our Family Sliced Bacon, Original, Double Smoked or Low Salt, 16 oz. (2 for $5)

Hollywood - Gusto’s Thick Sliced Bacon, 20 oz. (2 for $6)

Spartan Stores* - Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. (2 for $6)

Heartland Marketplace – Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz (2 for $6)

SuperValu Foods - Farmland Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 12-16 oz. ($2.99)

Target - Archer Farms Sliced Bacon, 12 – 16 oz., ($2.99)

Please note, every store with in a chain is different and may not feature the same specials. When in doubt, check your individual store.

Go get some!

* Spartan Stores include: Felpausch, D&W Fresh Market, Glen’s Market (w/ Yes Card) and VG’s.

Your advertised bacon specials at Michigan grocery store chains for the week of 2/22 – 2/28/10.

As a reminder, since they all share specials each week, I will be consolidating Felpausch, D&W, Glen’s Market & VG’s into one “Spartan Stores” listing.  Links to each of the individual stores can still be found at the bottom of the post.

Kroger- Tyson Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $6 w/ card)

Meijer- Meijer Sliced Bacon, Regular of Low Salt, 16 oz. ($2.39)

Busch’s - Spartan Bacon, All Varieties, 12 – 16 oz (2 for $5)

Hiller’s - Our Family Sliced Bacon, Original, Double Smoked or Low Salt, 16 oz. (2 for $5)

Hollywood - Gusto’s Thick Sliced Bacon, 20 oz. (2 for $6)

Spartan Stores* - Tyson Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $5)

SuperValu Foods - Hormel Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $6)

Target - No Advertised Specials this Week.

Please note, every store with in a chain is different and may not feature the same specials. When in doubt, check your individual store.

Go get some!

* Spartan Stores include: Felpausch, D&W Fresh Market, Glen’s Market (w/ Yes Card) and VG’s.