Thankgiving Cooking and Saving Specials

Many families cook for their selves or a small group of friends over the holiday. Organizing recipes, preparing the bird, and making everything from scratch can be time consuming. Many stores in your local area advertise services which normally may not be as important. From pre-baked pies to cooking demonstrations, the local grocery store finds in the next week are a close resource to getting ready for the feast.

I was amazed to notice the great price wars over turkeys. While it is the main entree in the Thanksgiving tradition, the bargains are gaining more response out of customers. In Las Vegas, NV there are more than a dozen chains of name brand super markets. Sales advertisements being mailed out or available on line and in store have prices effective before the big day. Here are the best sales I have found for my neighborhood, be sure to comparison shop for the quality products at valuable costs.

Von's

Offering a $5 Safe way turkey up to 16-lb, $7 over 17-lb or a $8 Butterball turkey16-lb, $10 over 17-lb with a $ 25 minimum purchase and in store member card.

Food4Less

Special turkey price is by pound at 14 cents. Additionally California Young Turkeys are $4-6 by size with minimum purchase. Fresh baked pies in holiday favorites start at 2 for $5.

Fresh and Easy Markets

Higher quality fresh birds start at 37 - 78 cents per ponds and feature Jennie-O brand turkeys. Also the new trend in various types of squash soups range from $2.99 -$5.99. I would recommend the butternut squash soup. Buying a frozen pie can keep longer, specials this week are at $1.99 for Mrs. Smith's brand.

Albertson's

Butt ball turkeys are buy one get one free with a $25 minimum purchase. Also Village Market turkeys sold at 48 cents per pounds will a $10 off coupon with the same purchase requirement and an in store member card.

Trader Joe's

Bringing organic products to shopper's convenience. The special To-Furkey is back. For those who don't know this item, it is to-fu with stuffing inside, on special for $9.99. Organically grown, fresh and young turkeys cost more but promise taste and tenderness, priced $1.79 - $2.29 per pound. The pumpkin pie with the maple leaf tart in the center is on sale now for $5.99.

Smith's

Always stocks their original pumpkin- chocolate chip cookies for 2 for $5. Hen turkeys are on sale for $5, Tom Turkeys $7, and Butterball Turkeys $10 ( up to 20 pounds). Pies made in the bakery and sold hot are priced at $5.

Sunflower Market

Known to sell bulk organic assortments, features produce and holiday feasts this week. Fresh all natural turkeys are at $1.27 per pound. Organic stuffings and additional meal items offered at 2 for $5 including pre-packaged stuffing mixes.