Turkeys are something that is expensive in Canada upwards of $2/lb for frozen and more for fresh. They are one of the very few meats I don't buy in bulk. As any good Canadian living within driving distance of the US we make turkey runs when the US grocery stores put them on sale. Canada Customs rules are that you can bring back one turkey per adult per trip and the tukey cannot weigh more than 20 lbs. We have a big family so we always aim for the 20 lb mark. If you are just a wee bit over they likely won't say anything but they could technically confiscate it. If you are caught with more than one turkey per adult all could be confiscated and you could be fined. I included these rules just so anyone who hasn't done this before doesn't get a nasty surprise.
Yesterday I made the first turkey run for this year. Farmer Jack had turkeys on for 29 cents/lb if over 18 lbs and 39 cents/lb if under 18 lbs and you had to buy at least $20 of other groceries. I like shopping the US grocery stores because of the selection, cheap prices, and the neat things you can get that I can't get here without travelling to a large city. Lamb is super cheap in the US. I bought 4 lamb chops for $5.52 after the manager's specials were deducted. I couldn't pass up the chicken breasts at 97 cents/lb. Five huge chicken breasts for only $4.60! I didn't need chicken but I had to get to that $20 somehow. I also got stir fry sauce, marinated artichoke hearts, and bottled minced garlic. The only one I'm not sure what to do with is the artichoke hearts. I ended up spending $22 on groceries so the 20.12 lb turkey cost me $5.83. At Save-A-Lot another grocery store I picked up a nice piece of pork loin to make pea meal bacon with. This piece was 2.5 lb. I want to see how if it comes out as well as the pork tenderloin did. If so, they have the huge pork loins averaging around $15 so I'll get one of those next time.
Turkeys are something that is expensive in Canada upwards of $2/lb for frozen and more for fresh. They are one of the very few meats I don't buy in bulk. As any good Canadian living within driving distance of the US we make turkey runs when the US grocery stores put them on sale. Canada Customs rules are that you can bring back one turkey per adult per trip and the tukey cannot weigh more than 20 lbs. We have a big family so we always aim for the 20 lb mark. If you are just a wee bit over they likely won't say anything but they could technically confiscate it. If you are caught with more than one turkey per adult all could be confiscated and you could be fined. I included these rules just so anyone who hasn't done this before doesn't get a nasty surprise.
Yesterday I made the first turkey run for this year. Farmer Jack had turkeys on for 29 cents/lb if over 18 lbs and 39 cents/lb if under 18 lbs and you had to buy at least $20 of other groceries. I like shopping the US grocery stores because of the selection, cheap prices, and the neat things you can get that I can't get here without travelling to a large city. Lamb is super cheap in the US. I bought 4 lamb chops for $5.52 after the manager's specials were deducted. I couldn't pass up the chicken breasts at 97 cents/lb. Five huge chicken breasts for only $4.60! I didn't need chicken but I had to get to that $20 somehow. I also got stir fry sauce, marinated artichoke hearts, and bottled minced garlic. The only one I'm not sure what to do with is the artichoke hearts. I ended up spending $22 on groceries so the 20.12 lb turkey cost me $5.83. At Save-A-Lot another grocery store I picked up a nice piece of pork loin to make pea meal bacon with. This piece was 2.5 lb. I want to see how if it comes out as well as the pork tenderloin did. If so, they have the huge pork loins averaging around $15 so I'll get one of those next time.
Patches, what border crossing do you use? Our closest is an hour away and a ferry boat ride. Probably not worth it for us.....Sharon, near Blenheim...
Turkeys are something that is expensive in Canada upwards of $2/lb for frozen and more for fresh. They are one of the very few meats I don't buy in bulk. As any good Canadian living within driving distance of the US we make turkey runs when the US grocery stores put them on sale. Canada Customs rules are that you can bring back one turkey per adult per trip and the tukey cannot weigh more than 20 lbs. We have a big family so we always aim for the 20 lb mark. If you are just a wee bit over they likely won't say anything but they could technically confiscate it. If you are caught with more than one turkey per adult all could be confiscated and you could be fined. I included these rules just so anyone who hasn't done this before doesn't get a nasty surprise.
Yesterday I made the first turkey run for this year. Farmer Jack had turkeys on for 29 cents/lb if over 18 lbs and 39 cents/lb if under 18 lbs and you had to buy at least $20 of other groceries. I like shopping the US grocery stores because of the selection, cheap prices, and the neat things you can get that I can't get here without travelling to a large city. Lamb is super cheap in the US. I bought 4 lamb chops for $5.52 after the manager's specials were deducted. I couldn't pass up the chicken breasts at 97 cents/lb. Five huge chicken breasts for only $4.60! I didn't need chicken but I had to get to that $20 somehow. I also got stir fry sauce, marinated artichoke hearts, and bottled minced garlic. The only one I'm not sure what to do with is the artichoke hearts. I ended up spending $22 on groceries so the 20.12 lb turkey cost me $5.83. At Save-A-Lot another grocery store I picked up a nice piece of pork loin to make pea meal bacon with. This piece was 2.5 lb. I want to see how if it comes out as well as the pork tenderloin did. If so, they have the huge pork loins averaging around $15 so I'll get one of those next time.
Patches, what border crossing do you use? Our closest is an hour away and a ferry boat ride. Probably not worth it for us.....Sharon, near Blenheim...
We're within a short drive a border crossing but we regularly cross at other border crossings depending on the nature of the trip. Wouldn't crossing at the bridge or tunnel in Windsor be closer for you? An hour drive isn't bad considering the savings either especially if you combine in with the other sales offered. You can check out the flyers for most of the major US grocery chains online too so you will know ahead if it is worth your while.
Turkeys are something that is expensive in Canada upwards of $2/lb for frozen and more for fresh. They are one of the very few meats I don't buy in bulk. As any good Canadian living within driving distance of the US we make turkey runs when the US grocery stores put them on sale. Canada Customs rules are that you can bring back one turkey per adult per trip and the tukey cannot weigh more than 20 lbs. We have a big family so we always aim for the 20 lb mark. If you are just a wee bit over they likely won't say anything but they could technically confiscate it. If you are caught with more than one turkey per adult all could be confiscated and you could be fined. I included these rules just so anyone who hasn't done this before doesn't get a nasty surprise.
Yesterday I made the first turkey run for this year. Farmer Jack had turkeys on for 29 cents/lb if over 18 lbs and 39 cents/lb if under 18 lbs and you had to buy at least $20 of other groceries. I like shopping the US grocery stores because of the selection, cheap prices, and the neat things you can get that I can't get here without travelling to a large city. Lamb is super cheap in the US. I bought 4 lamb chops for $5.52 after the manager's specials were deducted. I couldn't pass up the chicken breasts at 97 cents/lb. Five huge chicken breasts for only $4.60! I didn't need chicken but I had to get to that $20 somehow. I also got stir fry sauce, marinated artichoke hearts, and bottled minced garlic. The only one I'm not sure what to do with is the artichoke hearts. I ended up spending $22 on groceries so the 20.12 lb turkey cost me $5.83. At Save-A-Lot another grocery store I picked up a nice piece of pork loin to make pea meal bacon with. This piece was 2.5 lb. I want to see how if it comes out as well as the pork tenderloin did. If so, they have the huge pork loins averaging around $15 so I'll get one of those next time.
Patches, what border crossing do you use? Our closest is an hour away and a ferry boat ride. Probably not worth it for us.....Sharon, near Blenheim...
We're within a short drive a border crossing but we regularly cross at other border crossings depending on the nature of the trip. Wouldn't crossing at the bridge or tunnel in Windsor be closer for you? An hour drive isn't bad considering the savings either especially if you combine in with the other sales offered. You can check out the flyers for most of the major US grocery chains online too so you will know ahead if it is worth your while.
No, Windsor is further. Walpole ferry is closest, then Sarnia is next, but that's an hour and 3/4. Not worth it IME with gas, ferry fee and exchange. Time isn't the issue.....Sharon
