Santee Thanksgiving Dinner Grocery Guide 2011

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The of the year is here!  We've done our homework to provide you with the best deals for turkey and all the to make your holiday as delicious and affordable as possible.

Below is a sampling of Thanksgiving essentials conveniently priced for the grocery stores in your neighborhood. The first trick to a successful turkey day is to shop ahead to get the freshest selection and beat the rush. On Wednesday we'll be featuring the edition, so you can really get the freshest local produce for your feast. Also, if your vegetarian, we have an you can make up.

This year the turkeys seem to cost a bit less and the produce costs more.

To make your holiday as stress free as possible we are featuring recipes for each grocery item you see here. Too busy to cook? We'll have the inside deals at your favorite restaurants in town. Also, the , if you're looking for seriously fresh produce, check them out.

See what grocery stores near you have the best deals:



Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thanksgiving

9361 Mission Gorge Rd. Santee, CA 92071-3809 Tel: (619) 562-0145

All natural, free range, fresh turkey--$1.49 per pound

Organic Stuffing- 2 for $4

Russet potatoes--$0.88 per 2 pound bag

Fresh baked daily Apple or Pumpkin Pies--$2.99 each

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(Albertsons' club card may be required for price offers)

9870 Magnolia Ave. Santee, CA 92071

Butterball turkey--$1.99 per pound

Green beans-- $4.99 for 32 oz.

Frozen Cranberries- 2 bags for $5

Russet potatoes--$1.99 per 5 pound bag

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(Vons' club card may be required for price offers)

9643 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071 Tel: 619-596-5930

Frozen turkeys up to 16lbs. range from-- $11.00 to $13.00 each (with additional grocery purchase)

Asparagus- $1.49 per pound

Yams- $0.48 per pound

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9430 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA 92071 619-596-9076

All natural, free range, fresh turkey--$1.39 per pound (10-15 lb. turkey with $35 purchase)

Green beans--$0.78 per pound

Yams--$0.98 per 2 pound bag

Fresh baked daily Apple or Pumpkin Pies-- 2 for $5

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(Costco membership required) - Not open Thanksgiving

101 Town Center Parkway, Santee, California 92071-5899



9846 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071 619-449-9790

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