A Taste of India, Pigeon Forge's newest ethnic restraunt, is having it's very first Sevier County Day, today. The normally $7.99 buffet is only $3.99 today for Sevier County residents. With many selections of different curry dishes, and warm flaky nan, A Taste of India is sure not to disappoint. 

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or visit http://www.tasteofindiasmokies.com/

 In response to current economic conditions and lengthy unemployment lines, Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit food donation organization, is expanding services in Sevier County.

Angel food provides needy families and individuals with name-brand food stuffs bought in bulk from nationwide grocery suppliers. This allows the organization to buy food items for the needy at up to 50 percent off of the retail package price, and then sell those items directly to people in need at the discounted rate.

Now offering a new selection of prepackaged boxes with more protein items, Angel food Ministries is able to represent all the basic food groups in their prepackaged boxes of discounted food that are available at severely discounted rates for the needy. Chicken, beef, milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables are all available in the prepackaged boxes.

Each box contains enough food to feed a family of four for about one week, or a single person for almost a month.

For more information, visit www.angelfoodministries.com or call 1-888-819-3745.  

Smokin' Ed's BBQ opened a new location at 732 Dolly Parton Parkway  last week. Owned by Kristine Domsic and Steve and Lisa Helton, Smokin' Ed's is a new family eatery that specializes in Ed Kilgour's own special bar-b-que.

For more information, please call 365-1565 or visit their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smokin-Eds-BBQ-Pigeon-Forge-Tennessee/139323892767235

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This week I am reporting on Kroger's prices and products. Keep in mind that I only discuss the things I buy.  Your experience may be totally different.

I entered Krogers in the produce section and  found they are still selling California strawberries. Florida berries are ripe and delicious so that's one item I would rather get at Food City, however, the pickling cucumbers looked good so I got some.  

Moving on to the meat section, I notice that Wright's bacon is still cheaper at Krogers than Food City. Wright's must have a new owner because since last Fall their prices have almost doubled. For example, a 3lb. bag of bacon used to sell for about $ 10. Now it is about $18. Food City sells the 1.5 lb. bag for $10.00 though!

Talking about high prices, Progresso soups are  $2 and$2.20 currently at Kroger. F.C is running them at $1.30. Smuckers NaturalCreamy Peanut Butter is $.60 cheaper at Food City. So this week's shopping at Kroger is giving Food City a lot of free press. 

My pet peeve area at Kroger this week was the paper towel area. There were large empty spots of sale items and other displays were not priced. So I hauled a store brand up front and had the cashier scan it. Over $10.00 for an 8 pack. I dragged them back and didn't buy any paper towels at Kroger this week, but the Ocean Spray Lite Cranberry juice in 12oz. bottles is on close out. 

Last week I called Minute Maid and was informed that they discontinued the orange juice I used to buy. What gives with these juice sellers?

I know grocery stores hate cherry pickers, but when items are clearly out of line, beware.  I will go to two stores. Next week I'll be shopping at Food Lion.  I can't wait to see what I can't find or will refuse to pay for. But  maybe everything will be great. 

Again, I will say that your shopping experience may be totally different than mine because you buy what your family eats.  Do you have pet peeves or favorites from your weekly shopping excursions?