Here's the story. I didn't grow up on the east coast and I didn't grow up where Deli meat was an item you bought all the time. So I go to the deli section of the grocery store and start checking things out. And I say I want 1/4 lb of turkey breast and 1/4 American. She looks at me like I'm crazy. But she gives me what I need. When I get home I ask FH about it and tell him it doesn't look like much and he says IT ISN'T!!! So how much am I supposed to order? HELP ME!!! I am weight illiterate!!!
Jan05Bride
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1/4 lb is good for 1 person
most people order 1 lb and it stays in the refridgerator for a few days ...
Don't feel bad, I always order 1/4 or at most 1/2 lbs because I am not a big cold cut eater so it's a waste for me!
kel2004
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Don't feel dumb. I've ordered 1/4 pound of meat before. I'm surprised she gave you a look. It's not much meat, but if you live alone, and know you only want about two sandwiches out of it, then it's fine. It's still cheaper than buying a sandwich at the deli, which can be $5 or more.
ChristineC68
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That's weird. I get a quarter pound here or there all the time.
Xelindrya
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Dont feel bad. I, too, am confused why she gave you that look.
I didnt grow up here either. I learned by watching the meat on the scale. If it as too little I asked for more. Easier to ask for more than to accidently overbuy.
For Jim we used to order a half pound of roast beef and a quarter pound of cheese. It would last him the week.
I think the deli ordering thing is something you just kind learn by trial and error.
RedHead
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I did that too when we first moved in. I was soo used to buying for just one! You'll get the hang of it
tourist
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I did grow up here & my family ate deli meat all the time & my mom would send me to thr counter for her althe time, and I still don't know. I think she would usually get a pound of meat & a half pound of cheese but that was for 4 people.
A half pounf of meat & a quarter pound of cheese will probably be good for you. I like more cheese though. . .
Did they ask you waht KIND of turkey? Some places have sooooooo many.
