[Howard]

Sliced ham maybe, but not a whole ham. It's not something I enjoy.

But I used to sell them. When going to school I was the assistant manager of the deli department of an A&P. I still only made $1.35 an hour, but I got to close.

One night when I was in back in the kitchen cleaning up, my helper came and said he needed me because there was a lady by the counter who was really upset. So I went out to the counter and said, "Good evening mam, how can I help you?" She looks at me furiously, and points at a tinned ham and hisses, "That ham!!!"

Immediately realizing that everything was fully on TILT, I enquired tentatively and respectfully, "I see . . . you don't like that ham?" She glares at me and says contemptuously, "No, you're selling Polish ham, that's communist ham!" Playing dumb (Comes naturally.) I respond, "Thank you! I had no idea! Thank you for bringing that to my attention, I'll inform the store manager first thing tomorrow!" Slightly mollified she stalked off.

Next day I talked with the manager, explained what had happened and asked what he wanted done. "Take the labels off, and tell her it's Danish ham!"

How was it like working at an A & P?

 

[Flanderian]

How was it like working at an A & P?

What's it like getting poked in the eye while being kneed in the groin?

Lousy pay, arbitrary and capricious, abusive superiors and rotten hours. But if you have to support yourself while going to school, you take work where you can find it.

If I described some of the things we were made to do, you'd never buy food from a supermarket deli department again!

 

[Howard]

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What's it like getting poked in the eye while being kneed in the groin?

Lousy pay, arbitrary and capricious, abusive superiors and rotten hours. But if you have to support yourself while going to school, you take work where you can find it.

If I described some of things we were made to do, you'd never buy food from a supermarket deli department again!

As being a cart attendant for 15 years there have been ups and downs, The workers were nice but where I was put on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn during the Stop N Shop days, the neighborhood was so disgusting, some days I would find dirty diapers, piss bottles and snot rags all over the parking lot sometimes it was so nauseating but I'm glad to come back to my old neighborhood where I used to work, the people are very nice and the parking lot is pretty clean. 🙂

 

[Flanderian]

As being a cart attendant for 15 years there have been ups and downs, The workers were nice but where I was put on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn during the Stop N Shop days, the neighborhood was so disgusting, some days I would find dirty diapers, piss bottles and snot rags all over the parking lot sometimes it was so nauseating but I'm glad to come back to my old neighborhood where I used to work, the people are very nice and the parking lot is pretty clean. 🙂

Your old job sounds truly miserable!

Very glad you've found something better, and closer to home!

 

[Oldsarge]

On the subject of steak, I come down hard on the side of the ribeye. A touch less tender than a filet, I admit, but fully marbled it has so much flavor.

 

[Flanderian]

Lamb ?

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The lovely photo of the rack of lamb shows lamb which I would consider a bit over-cooked for my preference. I'm not a blue meat fan, but prefer lamb anywhere from rare to medium-rare. The more it's cooked, the gamier it becomes.

As a boy my mother used to prepare incinerated mutton chops. (Sold to her by a butcher as lamb.) I had consequently most of my life assumed I didn't like lamb, when in fact what I didn't like was incinerated mutton chops!

If there's a better choice of beverage to enjoy with lamb than Agrentine Malbec, I've yet to find it. This full bodied, rich, mouth filling wine with a big nose stands up to the richness of lamb and makes every bite even better. And it's an amazing bargain.

 

[Howard]

Your old job sounds truly miserable!

Very glad you've found something better, and closer to home!

The neighborhood is clean and the people are super sweet.

 

[Howard]

Mary Had A Little Lamb.

 

[Oldsarge]

Mother was from Montana where sheep are as important as cattle. I was raised on lamb! I even like mutton but I must agree with brother Flanderian, a delicate application of heat is preferable. Hmmm, I have a shoulder chop in the freezer. Perhaps I should consider getting it out for Sunday.

 

[Flanderian]

The neighborhood is clean and the people are super sweet.

Sounds,

Mary Had A Little Lamb.

and looks delightful!

 

[Flanderian]

Mother was from Montana where sheep are as important as cattle. I was raised on lamb! I even like mutton but I must agree with brother Flanderian, a delicate application of heat is preferable. Hmmm, I have a shoulder chop in the freezer. Perhaps I should consider getting it out for Sunday.

Had a fella on our flight in the USAFSS whose family was Basque from Idaho. More sheep than people, and so close to their livestock they were like family.

 

[eagle2250]

Had a fella on our flight in the USAFSS whose family was Basque from Idaho. More sheep than people, and so close to their livestock they were like family.

I have heard it said, you just don't want to get too close to your sheep, but I really do so love grilled lamb chops! LOL.

 

[Oldsarge]

And shanks in osso bucco, and leg of lamb roasted medium rare and Irish stew and . . .

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[Howard]

That is one delicious burger. 😲

 

[Howard]

A Double Decker Burger

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[Howard]

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Sarge, what is that next to the meat?