Kroger Delta ad discussion 1/27-2/2/10

[pedspeech]

Here is a link to this week's ad: Kroger

CAMPBELL'S CONDENSED SOUPS-OR- WONDER SANDWICH BREAD, 10/$10

COCA-COLA 12 PACKS, 3/$10* (*final price when you buy 3 coca-cola 12 packs. sale price 3/$12. get $2 off when all products are purchased in the same transaction with plus card. limit (1) reward per transaction. valid 1/27/10 - 2/2/10.)

COCA-COLA 6 PACKS, 5/$10 ($2.00 each with card limit 5-6 packs with $10.00 additional purchase excluding alcohol, tobacco, fuel, lottery & prescriptions)

KROGER CANNED VEGETABLES, CHUNK LIGHT TUNA, CREAM SOUP, CANNED TOMATOES, CANNED PASTA OR DRY PASTA-OR- KROGER VARIETY BEANS, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP OR TOMATO SOUP, 8/$5 (less than $0.63 each with card stock up & save!)

KROGER VALUE NAVEL ORANGES, $1.99 each, 4 lb Bag


OSCAR MAYER BEEF FRANKS-OR- OSCAR MAYER DELI FRESH LUNCHMEAT, *$2.49 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.99 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Grey Poupon Mustard, Any (1) And (1) Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat, Any (Tearpad x03/31/10)

SANDERSON FARMS BONELESS, SKINLESS BREASTS OR TENDERS, $1.97 lb

USDA CHOICE BONELESS CHUCK POT ROAST, $1.97 lb


BRAWNY TOWELS-OR- QUILTED NORTHERN BATH TISSUE, *$5.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $6.49 with card -50)

• $1.00/1 Brawny Paper Towels, Any 3-Roll + Pack (Manufactures Coupon With Dollar General Logo) - 12-06-09 RP (Insert x01/31/10)
• Load Brawny coupon to card on Kroger's site

COFFEE-MATE CREAMERS OR NESQUIK CHOCOLATE MILK, *$2.79 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $3.29 with card -50)

• $1.50/2 Coffee-Mate 15 oz or larger Liquid or Powder, any (Coffee-Mate website) (Printable Rolling) - COFFEE-MATE - Special Offers - Coupons
• $1.00/2 Coffee-Mate unflavored creamers, liquid or powder - Manufacturer coupon with Target logo (Printable x02/23/10) - Target Coupons
• $1.00/2 Coffee-Mate flavored creamers, liquid or powder - Manufacturer coupon with Target logo (Printable x02/23/10) - Target Coupons
• $1.00/2 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer, any - 11-01-09 RP (Insert x02/01/10)
• $0.50/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer, any - 11-01-09 RP (Insert x02/01/10)
• $0.55/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer, Any Bottle (Tearpad x03/31/10)
• $1.00/2 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamers, Any 16 Oz. + (Home Mailer x07/31/10)
• $0.50/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer, Any (Hangtag x02/28/10)
• $1.00/2 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamers, Any 16 Oz. + (Valid 1/1/10 to 7/31/10) Nestle School Days Made Simple (Home Mailer x07/31/10)
• $1.00/2 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamers, Any 16 Oz. + - Nestle School Days Made Simple (Valid 1/1/2010 - 7/31/2010) (Booklet x07/31/10)
• $1.50/2 Nestle Coffee-mate Liquid or Powder, Any 15 Oz. + Or Coffee-mate Powder Sugar Free, Any 10.2 Oz. (Coffee-Mate Website) (Printable Rolling) - COFFEE-MATE - Special Offers - Coupons

HORMEL CHILI, *$0.79 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $1.29 with card -50)

• .55/2 Hormel Chili 1/24/10 SS

KEEBLER FUDGE SHOPPE COOKIES-OR- ZESTA SALTINES, *$1.29 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $1.79 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies (12.5 oz or larger, any flavor, mix or match) - Share Holiday Traditions (Booklet x01/31/10)

KRAFT MAYO OR MIRACLE WHIP-OR- KRAFT SALAD DRESSING, *$1.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.49 with card -50)

• $1.00/1 Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing 8 oz (Tearpad x03/31/10)
• $1.50/1 Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing, Any 16 Oz. + (Tearpad x03/31/10)
• B2G1 Produce FREE WYB (2) Kraft Salad Dressings - valid up to $1.00 (Tearpad x03/31/10)
• B1G1 Taco Bell, Breakstone's, 2% Singles, Kraft Done Right Dressings Only (Tearpad Rolling)

LIPTON TEA, *$4.49 each, 12 pack (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $4.99 with card -50)

MATCH LIGHT TWIN-PACK CHARCOAL, $13.99 2-12.5 lb Bags


MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE -OR- STARBUCKS COFFEE, *$6.49 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $6.99 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Maxwell House Coffee, Any 10.5 Oz. + Or General Foods International Packages, Any - 12-13-09 SS (Insert x01/31/10)
• $1.00/2 Maxwell House Coffee, Any 10.5 Oz. + - Maxwell House Little Book of Big Saving (Booklet x01/31/10)
• $1.00/2 Maxwell House Coffee, Any 10.5 Oz. + (A CouponGirls Sponsor - Coupons.com) (Printable Rolling) - Coupons
• $1.00/2 Maxwell House 10.5 oz. or larger (Hangtag x01/31/10)
• $1.00/2 Maxwell House Or Yuban Coffee, Any 10.5 Oz. + (Tearpad x01/31/10)
• $2.00/2 Maxwell House Instant Coffee package, Any 8 oz. + - Maxwell House coffee (Peelie x01/31/10)
• $1.50/1 Starbucks Coffee, Any 12 Oz. Bag - Not valid at Starbucks Cafe - 12-13-09 SS (Insert x01/31/10)
• $1.50/1 Starbucks Bag Coffee (10 oz bag) Not valid at Cafe's (Hangtag x01/31/10)
• $1.50/1 Starbucks Coffee any 10 oz. + -found on Maxwell House coffee (Peelie x01/31/10)

NABISCO RITZ OR SNACK CRACKERS-OR- SUNSHINE CHEEZ-IT, *$1.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.49 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Nabisco Crackers and/or Easy Cheese any 6 oz - 16.5oz DND/DNT5 - Kraft Game Day Greats (Booklet x03/31/10)
• $10.00/10 Kraft mail in rebate buy 10 Nabisco crackers, easy cheese or planters nuts between 12/1/09 and 1/31/10 and get $10 bakck (Mail in Rebate x01/31/10)
• $1.00/2 Kraft Easy Cheese and one (1) box of Nabisco crackers (Hangtag x01/31/10)
• $1.00/2 Nabisco Cookies Or Crackers, Any 4-28 Oz. DND (Valid For January Only) (Booklet x01/31/10)
• $1.00/2 Nabisco Cookies Or Crackers, Any 4-28 Oz. DND (Valid For Febuary Only) (Booklet x02/28/10)
• $0.50/2 Kraft Cheese, Any (1) 6 Oz. + And (1) Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Any 12.5 Oz. + - Found On Crackers (Peelie x03/31/10)

NESTLE COOKIE DOUGH, *$1.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.49 with card -50)

• $1.00/1 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, Any - Verybestbaking.com (Printable Rolling) - Sign - In : NESTLE Very Best Baking
• $1.00/2 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie or Brownie Dough Items, Any - on Nestle Toll House (Peelie x01/31/10)
• $1.00/1 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, any package - Publix FamilyStyle magazine, October winter 2009 (Magazine x01/31/10)
• $1.00/1 Nestle Tollhouse Refrigerated Ultimates Filled Cookie Dough, Any (Verybestbaking.com) (Printable Rolling) - Sign - In : NESTLE Very Best Baking
• $1.00/1 Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough, Any (Verybestbaking.com) (Printable Rolling) - Free Stuff - NESTLE Very Best Baking

NESTLE, WONKA OR M&M VALENTINE BAG CANDY, $2.50

PEPPERIDGE FARM GOLDFISH, *$0.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $1.49 with card -50)


PILLSBURY TOASTER STRUDEL, *$1.79 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.29 with card -50)

• $0.35/1 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries, Any - 01-03-10 GM (Insert x03/27/10)
• $0.55/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries, Any - 01-03-10 GM (Insert x03/27/10)
• $1.00/1 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries, Any (DND/DNT5) (Bricks Link - IE) (Printable Rolling) - Print Your Coupon
• $1.00/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Any (Peelie Rolling)

PROPEL-OR- SOBE LIFEWATER, *$0.49 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $0.99 with card -50)

TIDE DETERGENT, *$5.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $6.49 with card -50)


TOSTITOS CHIPS OR TOSTITOS QUESO DIPS, *$2.38 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.88 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Tostitos Tortilla Chips, Any (1) 9 Oz. + And (1) Tostitos Dip, Any 11 Oz. + - 01-17-10 SS (Insert x02/14/10)
• $0.55/2 Tostitos Tortilla Chips, Any (1) 9 Oz. + And (1) Tostitos Dip, Any 11 Oz. + - 01-17-10 SS (Insert x02/14/10)

TROPICANA PURE PREMIUM ORANGE JUICE, *$2.49 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.99 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Tropicana Pure Premium Juice Products, Any (Tearpad Rolling)

TYSON CHICKEN, *$4.49 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $4.99 with card -50)

ALWAYS OR TAMPAX, $2.99

BIG K 12 PACKS, $1.99

BIG K 2 LITERS, $0.79

BIG K 24 PACKS, $3.89

COVERGIRL FULL LINE SALE, 25% off

CREST TOOTHPASTE, $2.50 each

DORITOS, $2.18

HOSTESS SNACK CAKES, 2/$5

HUGGIES JUMBO DIAPERS OR TRAINING PANTS, $8.99

HUGGIES WIPES, $5.99

HUNT'S MANWICH-OR- RO*TEL TOMATOES, 10/$10

KELLOGG'S CEREAL, $2.77

KROGER COFFEE, $4.99

KROGER EVERYDAY TOWELS, $4.00

KROGER INSTANT OATMEAL, $1.49

KROGER MICROWAVE POPCORN, 10/$10

KROGER VALUE SHOESTRING FRENCH FRIES, 10/$10

OLD YELLER DOG FOOD, $13.99

PRILOSEC OTC HEARTBURN RELIEF, $10.00

PRIVATE SELECTION OR KROGER APPETIZERS, $3.99

SUN DETERGENT, $2.00

SUNNY D, $1.00

TRESEMME OR DOVE HAIR CARE PRODUCTS, 2/$7

ANJOU PEARS, $0.97 lb

BALANCE GOLD OR BALANCE BARS, 10/$10

CALIFORNIA MANDARIN ORANGES, $4.49, 3 lb Bag

FRESH ASPARAGUS, $2.49 lb

FRESH ATLANTIC SALMON FILLET, $6.99 lb

FRESH BROCCOLI OR CAULIFLOWER, 2/$3

FRESH CATFISH FILLETS, $4.99 lb

FRESH SELECTIONS GARDEN SALAD-OR- FRESH SELECTIONS COLE SLAW, $1.29 each

GARDEN OF EATIN' TORTILLA CHIPS, 2/$6

JOHN SOULES FOODS FAJITAS OR CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS, $4.99

JOHNSONVILLE SMOKED BRATS, *$2.49 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.99 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Johnsonville Smoked & Cooked Sausage, Any - 01-17-10 SS (Insert x02/28/10)
• $0.55/1 Johnsonville Smoked & Cooked Sausage, Any - 01-17-10 SS (Insert x02/28/10)
• $0.55/1 Johnsonville Smoked or Cooked Sausage, any pkg (Printable x02/07/10) - Money Saving Coupons www.Johnsonville.com

JUICY CANTALOUPES, $1.99

KROGER FAMILY PACK BEEF PATTIES, $12.99 (Sold in 6 lb Bag)

KROGER LARGE 31/40 CT WHITE SHRIMP, $4.99 lb (sold in 5 lb bag-$24.95 each)

KROGER MINI CARROTS, 2/$3

KROGER PARTY WINGS, $7.99 Frozen 3-4 lb Pkg

KROGER PREMIUM IDAHO RUSSET POTATOES, $1.99, 5 lb

KROGER VALUE GRAPEFRUIT-OR- JUICE ORANGES, 2/$5

MOIST & TENDER BONELESS PORK TENDERLOIN, $2.99 lb

OSCAR MAYER BOLOGNA OR COTTO SALAMI, 3/$5

OSCAR MAYER DELI CREATIONS, *$1.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.49 with card -50)

• $1.00/1 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations sandwiches or Deli Fresh Combinations (AllYou - Coupons.com) (Printable Rolling) - Coupons
• $1.00/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Sandwiches, Any (A CouponGirls Sponsor - Coupons.com) (Printable Rolling) - Coupons

PRIVATE SELECTION JUMBO TIGER SHRIMP PLATTER, $12.99 each

PRIVATE SELECTION KING CRAB LEGS, $12.99 lb (sold in 2 lb box-$25.98 each)

TENNESSEE PRIDE SAUSAGE, 2/$5

USDA CHOICE BONELESS BLADE STEAKS, $2.69 lb

USDA CHOICE BONELESS TOP SIRLOIN STEAK, $3.99 lb

THURSDAY-SATURDAY ONLY, THREE DAY SALE:
DANISH RIBS, $0.99 lb (sold in 10 lb box-$9.90 each) limit 3 please)

CANADIAN SNOW CRAB, $3.99 lb (sold in 10 lb box-$39.90 each) limit 3 please)

KINGSFORD TWIN-PACK CHARCOAL, $9.99, 2-13.9 lb Bags

KROGER BUNS, $0.58 each (limit 3 please)

OSCAR MAYER WIENERS, $0.99 each (limit 3 please)

CYCLONE COTTON CANDY, $0.99

FRITO LAY VARIETY PACKS, $4.98 (limit 2 please)

KROGER GRADE A LARGE EGGS, $0.88 each (limit 3 please)

LITTLE DEBBIE SNACK CAKES -OR- HERSHEY'S, MARS OR NESTLE 8 PACK CANDY BARS, $0.98 (limit 4 please)

SHELLED ALMONDS OR WALNUTS, $2.99, 16 oz Pkg

CAPRI SUN OR KOOL-AID JAMMERS, *$1.49 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $1.99 with card -50)

DIGIORNO OR CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN PIZZA, *$4.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $5.49 with card -50)

HUNGRY-MAN DINNERS OR ENTREES, *$1.79 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.29 with card -50)

JOHNSONVILLE BRATS OR DINNER SAUSAGE, *$2.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $3.49 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Johnsonville Italian Sausage, Any - 01-17-10 SS (Insert x02/28/10)
• $0.55/1 Johnsonville Italian Sausage, Any - 01-17-10 SS (Insert x02/28/10)
• $0.55/1 Johnsonville Italian Sausage, any pkg (Printable x02/07/10) - Money Saving Coupons www.Johnsonville.com
• $0.55/1 Johnsonville Sausage - Good Houskeeping, December 2009 (Magazine x01/31/10)
• $0.55/1 Johnsonville Sausage, any variety - Martha Stewart Living, November 2009 (Magazine x01/31/10)

KRAFT BAR OR SHREDDED CHEESE OR CHEESE SINGLES-OR- SARGENTO SHREDDED OR DELI SLICED CHEESE, *$1.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.49 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Kraft Or Crackerbarrel Natural Cheese, Any - Coupons.com (Printable Rolling) - Coupons
• $1.00/2 Kraft Cheese (1) WYB (1) Taco Bell Home Originals Taco Dinner Kit, (1) Taco Bell Home Originals 12 ct. Shells Or (3) Taco Bell Home Originals Seasoning Mix Packets, Any (Limit One Coupon Per Person, Per Transaction) (Tearpad x06/30/10)
• $0.50/2 Kraft Cheese, Any (1) 6 Oz. + And (1) Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Any 12.5 Oz. + - Found On Crackers (Peelie x03/31/10)
• $2.00/3 Sargento cheese, wyb 2 Keebler town house original crackers 7.7oz+, any flavor, mix match - Share Holiday Traditions (Booklet x01/31/10)
• $0.55/1 Sargento Natural Shredded Cheese (5-oz.+) - All You, November 2009 (Magazine x01/30/10)

KRAFT VELVEETA, *$3.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $4.49 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Velveeta (1 lb or larger) and 1 can of Rotel, any variety DND/DNT5 - Kraft Game Day Greats (Booklet x03/31/10)

NATURE VALLEY GRANOLA BARS, FIBER ONE BARS OR CHEX MIX BARS-OR- POST CEREAL, *$2.19 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.69 with card -50)

• $1.00/2 Post Grape-Nuts, Shredded Wheat, Or Raisin Bran Cereals, Any 10 Oz. + Boxes - 01-17-10 SS (Insert x02/28/10)
• $1.00/2 Post Raisin Bran cereal (20oz or 25oz.) (Inside Package x11/30/10)
• $1.25/1 Post Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal, Any 13 Oz. + (Inside Package x06/30/10)
• $0.50/1 Post Cereal, Any Size: Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles, Golden Sugar Crisp, Crunchy Starts, Honeycomb, Smurf Magic Berries, Alpha-Bits, Natural Raisin Bran Or Crispy Critters (Other Rolling)
• $1.25/2 Post Honey Bunches of Oats AND Honey Bunches of Oats Just Bunches! cereal (found inside HBO cereal) (Inside Package x03/31/10)
• $0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars, Any (Home Mailer x01/29/10)
• $2.00/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars Value Size, any flavor/variety - on product (Peelie x09/11/10)
• $0.40/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars, Any Box (A CouponGirls Sponsor - SmartSource.com) (Printable Rolling) - Coupons | Online Coupons
• $0.30/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars, Any (Other Rolling)
• $0.40/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars, Any Box- 01-03-10 GM (Insert x02/27/10)
• $1.00/2 Fiber One Chewy Bars, Any Box- 01-03-10 GM (Insert x02/27/10)
• $0.40/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars, Any Box (EatBetterAmerica) (Printable Rolling) - Shop Smart

OSCAR MAYER FUN PACK LUNCHABLES, *$1.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.49 with card -50)

• $1.00/1 Oscar Mayer Lunchables or Lunch Combination with Water (Bricks Link - IE) (Printable Rolling) - Print Your Coupon=
• $1.00/1 Oscar Mayer Lunchables or Lunch Combination with Water (Bricks Link - FF) (Printable Rolling) - Print Your Coupon=

OZARKA WATER, *$3.49 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $3.99 with card -50)

PEPSI OR MOUNTAIN DEW 2 LITERS, *$0.79 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $1.29 with card -50)

TOMBSTONE PIZZA-OR- TOTINO'S PIZZA ROLLS, *$2.49 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.99 with card -50)

TOSTITOS SALSA -OR- LAY'S OR WAVY LAY'S, *$1.99 each (when you buy any 10 participating items with card $2.49 with card -50)

[ablindrose]

Saw hormel chili no beans tagged for mega sale $1.69.
Eletrasol was tagged too.
No cheap Kraft cheese for us. There are some IP"S on the Kraft site for cheese, OM and cream cheese and a few more.
Nothing exciting for me. Will be getting eletrasol for dd, dog food and Tombstone.

[gem4]

No cheap Kraft cheese for us. There are some IP"S on the Kraft site for cheese, OM and cream cheese and a few more.

Kraft Cheese on the back page on the $5/10 sale making it 1.99 pkg when you buy 10 applicable items. In addition to the printables the 1/24 SS inserts have $1/2. 2 pkgs with all coupons and discounts applied=2.98. $1.49 each is not bad if you need cheese.

[danas_mom]

The $1/2 Tostitos and Dip that are in the Coors booklets show salsa in the dip area. That would make it 3.37 for one bag of chips and one jar of salsa. We go thru a lot of salsa here, GDA for us. Do seven deals and you've got enough for the $10/$30 rebate as well. The coupons state One Per Customer though, so you have to split up the deals.

[proudparentof2&1/2]

yahoo.... ready to go today!

[hogfan02]

At my Kroger, Rotel was a participating item, so you can get them for $0.50 per can ($1 - $0.50 with 10 participating items = $0.50). We use a lot of Rotel around here, so that's a great deal for us!

[jennspen]

Saw hormel chili no beans tagged for mega sale $1.69.
Eletrasol was tagged too.
No cheap Kraft cheese for us. There are some IP"S on the Kraft site for cheese, OM and cream cheese and a few more.
Nothing exciting for me. Will be getting eletrasol for dd, dog food and Tombstone.

Did you catch the price on the electrasol?

[jennspen]

Also, did anyone see Digornio Pizza or Quaker snacks (rice cakes) included?

Nevermind on the Digornio Just rescrolled through the ad and saw it but still didn't see the Quaker rice snacks!

[anbfraz]

I haven't been to the store yet so these items may be tagged, just not in the ad...saw them on another Kroger Mega sale thread and I hope we get these too! *prices after discount*

Philadelphia Cream Cheese $.99
- use $1/1 or $1/2 or $1/4 = free to .49-.74

Quaker Granola Bars $1.49
- use $.55/1 or $1/2 = .39-.99

Quaker Rice Cakes $.49
- use $.75/1 = .50 MM

Rotel $.49
- use $.30/1 = free

Mission Tortillas $1.49
- use $.75/1 = .74

Easy Mac $.49
- use $1/1 or $1/2 = .51 MM to free

Land O Lakes Butter $.99
- use $.55 peelie = free

Electrasol $2.99
- use $2.50 = .49

[anbfraz]

I was able to get to my store this afternoon. Items that were not marked as part of the Mega sale:

Land O Lakes Butter
Tropicana OJ
Quaker Rice Cakes
Johnsonville Brats
Rotel on sale 10/$10

However, I price checked the Johnsonville Brats and Quaker Rice Cakes and they did ring up correctly as part of the sale. I did not price check the other items but will tomorrow when I have more time to shop.

Mission Tortillas are $1.29 not $1.49, all the other items I listed are confirmed as part of the Mega event at the price listed.

I also wanted to let you guys know that I received an additional $5 off my order - I think from the Kroger My Magazine online soft coupon for $5 off wyb $25 or more Private Selection Angus Beef. I did not buy Angus beef, but I did buy 2 family packs of b/s chicken and 2 pounds ground beef which cost approx. $25 before the Kroger card discount. The line on the receipt reads "Save $5 PS A BEEF" - a nice surprise!