Grilling

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We’re excited to host an afternoon get-together following our town’s annual 4^th of July parade.  Instead of the usual burgers and hot dogs on the grill, we’re featuring a “Make Your Own Kabobs” station.  Once you have the ingredients chopped, sliced and marinated, it’s simply a matter of skewering your own unique combinations of meats and veggies to make your meal.  Kabobs are economical, too, especially with the great prices you’ll find in our meat department.  Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making kabobs:

• Grill grates should be clean, hot and oiled so that the kabobs don’t stick.
• Metal skewers conduct heat, so they’re great to use for foods that take a little longer to cook, like meats.  Bamboo skewers work fine, too.  Just remember to soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to use, so they don’t burn during grilling.
• Cut all ingredients about the same size to ensure even cooking.  Remember, meats take longer to cook than veggies, so consider skewering and cooking them separately.
• Turn kabobs frequently during cooking to prevent burning.  

We’re serving cubes of marinated chicken breast, chunks of top round or sirloin in this spicy marinade and this Asian-style marinade  subbing shrimp instead of salmon.  Remember to drain off and discard any leftover marinade after removing the meat, to prevent foodborne illness.

Along with the meats set out in bowls buffet style, we’re offering a bevy of marinated veggies for skewering, too, including:

• Red, yellow, green and orange bell peppers
• Onions
• Zucchini
• Cherry tomatoes
• Yellow squash
• Mushrooms

What are your Independence Day plans?

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I was recently in my local Safeway and was very disappointed with the treatment I got from the employees. Even the store manager gave me a "face" when I asked him to reach something for me off of a shelf. Employee couldn't or didn't know how to sign up my card to the Just for U campaign going on. Said it couldn't be done. I, however, came home and was able to do it myself without any difficulty at all.

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Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention, Sharon. We apologize for the unsatisfactory service you encountered. Please email us at safewaysocialmedia@safeway.com with the store location you’re referring to, so we may properly address your concerns.