bethany102399
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Post by bethany102399 on Jan 4, 2021 1:15:36 GMT
Anyone have favorite items they like from Schwans? We use them primarily for DH’s lunch options. Their single serve meals are reasonably priced when compared to the fast food he’d go out for if he didn’t bring this in. I’ve tried other frozen meals, but they just don’t compare. Right now our orders are the individual meals, doggie sundaes (George gets one after his walk every day, not spoiled at all our pup) and maybe some ice cream. I threw in a key lime pie at Christmas, which was new for us as I can make KLP and I refused to pay their price for it. However, in the interest of saving my time I bit the bullet and did it. It was fantastic, but only for special occasions. I’m looking for new ideas or things your family loves from there. We’ve tried a couple of their larger meals but no one really liked them. I know they can be pricey, but the older I get the more I’ve warmed to the idea that I’m willing to pay for a little convenience. Or maybe just convenient dessert  |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jan 4, 2021 1:36:08 GMT
I miss Schwans! We had a truck coming every month, but now they have UPS delivering them?! WTH? and I havn't tried them yet.
our favorites
-Fire roasted vegtables
-sausage breakfast skilled, you add eggs to it, easy quick sunday lunch
-shrimp and broccoli alfredo skillet meal
-chocolate chip ice cream
-classic Vanilla ice cream
-Cod fillets
-cheddar and bacon potato skins
-Chicken egg rolls
-mint chocolate chip ice cream
-Pecan praline cones
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Post by leslie132 on Jan 4, 2021 2:24:21 GMT
I’m screaming this to you........ GOLDEN NUGGET BARS. Oh sweet Lord. They are good. Their mini pan pizzas are good as well. I could scream those as well, but don’t want to go back and start over  Now I have to place an order |
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Post by VanC on Jan 4, 2021 3:47:25 GMT
I gave all my neighbours their beef stick sausage and a local Sharp white Cheddar cheese for Christmas gifts and everyone loved them. I love the Beef Merlot but I dump it in my little crockpot and it smells wonderful. I love the single serve chilli, sweet and sour chicken and the 4 cheese lasangne
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Post by bbkeef on Jan 4, 2021 13:55:28 GMT
In my order this week:
White cheddar pierogies (as a side or as a meal)
Pork pot stickers
pork egg rolls
chicken tenders
These are the staples I buy frequently. I am trying their southwest burritos and stuffed jalapenos in this week's order too!
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Post by lily on Jan 4, 2021 14:20:00 GMT
We got Schwan's years ago and just last week I decided to order some things from them. Supposed to be delivered tomorrow so I will let you know!
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Post by NanaKate on Jan 4, 2021 14:42:55 GMT
Signature Chicken Wings
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Jan 4, 2021 16:02:38 GMT
We had a truck coming every month, but now they have UPS delivering them? Really? What a change. I used to have the Schwan's man stop every two weeks. He knew my kids and would give them fudgesicles in the summer. Everyone knew him and really liked him. He retired and that is when I quite Schwans. It got to be a pain with a minimum order, pre-pay, etc. Then they no longer had the little lemonade concentrate in cartons (OH MAN SO GOOD!) ... I need to look again and see if there is anything that interests me. I never really bought any meals, but I liked their chicken nuggets and lemon pepper chicken breasts. I always bought a tub of vanilla every two weeks. Now the kids are flown and that ice cream would never get finished, much less in 2 weeks! |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jan 4, 2021 16:10:54 GMT
I usually dread when the Schwann's guy comes. We usually buy ice cream but I think it is so expensive for what you get But I feel bad telling him I don't want anything. There are a lot of things that look good but with our family size, we would need multiple of them to feed everyone, which would significantly add to the cost. I might take a look at their vegetables and a few other suggestions here since he is likely coming tomorrow.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 4, 2021 16:16:42 GMT
I've only ever gotten a couple of things here and there. I had a great coupon code a few years back and I got some potato encrusted tilapia which was really good. I also got some garlic mashed potatoes. Those were fantastic!
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Jan 4, 2021 16:56:50 GMT
Their pierogies, mini pizzas, peppermint ice cream are all very good. I like to warm their mini bow tie pasta & veg in the microwave & stir in some pesto for lunch a lot now that I'm home all the time.
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Post by fuji on Jan 4, 2021 17:07:03 GMT
Our favorites:
Gold N' Nugit bars (soooooo good!)
brussel sprouts
tomato basil soup
maple nut ice cream
stir fry veggies (seasoning is a bit spicy but good)
chicken lo mein
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2021 18:16:18 GMT
We order regularly and here are our favorites:
hash browns
green beans
corn (NOT the one with butter sauce, though, yuck!)
ancient grain encrusted cod
triple berry blend
singles pizza
egg rolls
roasted baby bakers
I still am missing the breaded green bean fries they used to have, they were even better than the PF Changs version! Also miss our old Schwan's delivery man, he delivered to us for a little over 20 years before he moved and was just the nicest guy!
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bethany102399
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Post by bethany102399 on Jan 4, 2021 18:34:51 GMT
I love the tomato soup! I get a container then break it down into individual servings and that's been a go to lunch option for me for awhile now.
Have to check out the egg rolls and pierogies.
the nugget bars look amazing, but I'm probably the only one who will eat them and that's dangerous.
I have not looked at their veg, will definitely check that out
Shel, what do you use the berries for?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2021 19:11:24 GMT
I love the tomato soup! I get a container then break it down into individual servings and that's been a go to lunch option for me for awhile now. Have to check out the egg rolls and pierogies. the nugget bars look amazing, but I'm probably the only one who will eat them and that's dangerous. I have not looked at their veg, will definitely check that out Shel, what do you use the berries for? We use the berries usually for smoothies, although also for a warm, thickened berry sauce (water, sugar & corn starch) for belgium waffles. Their fruit and veggies are the best quality, I've never found anything at the grocery store that is as good. |
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Post by karenk on Jan 4, 2021 19:46:10 GMT
Wow. I had forgotten about Schwann. Do they still have the precooked burgers? We always liked the individual pizzas. He stopped coming years back because we were never home. I still see the truck, on Tuesdays, so maybe I’ll give it a try again.
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Post by kels99 on Jan 4, 2021 22:18:12 GMT
No one has mentioned the scones yet? SO good. They have blueberry and white chocolate raspberry.
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smcast
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Post by smcast on Jan 4, 2021 23:05:23 GMT
I'm hungry now. 😅
I've had a few things since hubby works in the communication department for them. Pot stickers are good. My deep freezer clunked out when my basement flooded a few summers ago. I purposely haven't replaced it. Too dangerous for my back side. Lol.
I'm going to have to try those nugit bars everybody is mentioning .
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Post by ddly on Jan 4, 2021 23:10:29 GMT
I miss Schwann’s. Ordered for years. Lost our driver and the new bitch ran over my mailbox and tried to say, while her truck was parked on it, that she didn’t. Had to call the police. Schwann’s was great paying to have it replaced but it was winter and I had to go to the post office for a few months to get my mail. Still not over that no matter how much I like the food and, especially, the ice cream!
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 4, 2021 23:27:50 GMT
This thread made me hungry so I went to the Schwan's website. They had a deal for free delivery. Awesome. Add several things to my cart (mostly breakfast since that's when I'm always in a hurry) and get to the checkout page and it won't give me free delivery. I now hate them for getting my hopes up.
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Post by bbkeef on Jan 5, 2021 16:38:19 GMT
I just got a promo email today (sad because my order arrives TODAY, so now I'm not eligible-I called and tried)
Order online and use JAN21 to get 20% off $100, 15% off $75 or 10% off $50 orders. It's good until 1/5 midnight.
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Post by lodgelady on Jan 6, 2021 0:00:19 GMT
We get a Schwan’s delivery every two weeks. Some favorites are the Fire Braised Pork, the Penne with Prosciutto, Pork Potstickers, Fried Rice (we add chicken and eggs), the Mini Bow Ties with Vegetables (add chicken broth and it makes awesome soup!), Garlic Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes and Homestyle Chicken Pie.
Delivery was yesterday and they announced the 20% off sale today so I placed order for two weeks from now to guarantee the pricing.
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Post by my3freaks on Jan 6, 2021 5:36:49 GMT
My favorite things from Schwan's are the fully cooked mini pot roasts with gravy, beef pot pies, black angus burgers, oven-baked breaded chicken breast fillets, and frozen root vegetable mix. Thanks for the heads up about the 20% deal ending today. I hadn't ordered in quite a while b/c we had too much in the freezer. This was a good time to re-stock on my mini pot roasts, pot pies, hamburgers, breaded chicken fillets (for easy chicken parm), pork chops, broccoli and a couple other things. I think I got 8 things, delivered for $115. Less than I spent at Walmart today when I went in with a list of 5 things and left with a lot more than that.  |
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Post by krys on Jan 6, 2021 7:40:36 GMT
We love the chicken fingers and shrimp egg rolls. So yummy! My kids bed for the shrimp egg rolls which they have nicknamed shreg rolls.
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Post by zztop11 on Jan 6, 2021 11:35:27 GMT
I read this thread and just put an order in with them for the first time. Do they "bother" you between orders? I do not want someone ringing the bell asking me if I want to order anything. I just want my food when I want to order my food. How does this work?
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Post by lodgelady on Jan 6, 2021 13:07:27 GMT
I read this thread and just put an order in with them for the first time. Do they "bother" you between orders? I do not want someone ringing the bell asking me if I want to order anything. I just want my food when I want to order my food. How does this work? My driver sends a reminder text the day before his next visit. I also get emails and texts with specials but no surprise visits. Well no surprise visits unless you count the fact that he shows up every other week whether I’ve placed a pre order or not. If your order is placed through the app by 11:00pm the day before then you earn points that convert to money off a future purchase. (**not sure if cutoff time is same for everyone and of app orders are the only ones that earn points). |
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Post by bbkeef on Jan 6, 2021 13:35:42 GMT
Do they "bother" you between orders? I am sort of rural, so my guy does not just stop by. He only comes if I have place an order online. I do get text and email reminders about specials. I only order about once a month. I have switched up my delivery day here and there too. I am not on a set schedule, nor have they forced it. Hopefully it's the same for you! |
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Post by bethany102399 on Jan 6, 2021 16:07:00 GMT
I read this thread and just put an order in with them for the first time. Do they "bother" you between orders? I do not want someone ringing the bell asking me if I want to order anything. I just want my food when I want to order my food. How does this work? Our guy only rings the bell on his delivery day - every 2 weeks. If we haven't ordered he'll ring and ask if we need anything. If we're not home or don't answer he leaves a sticky note saying hey I was here. Now we order every 2 weeks like clockwork so it may be because we're regulars. I think it also depends on your driver. Over Veterans day our regular guy didn't show up. I called, and they sent a new guy. He was nice but our dog (who is extra large) knows the truck and knows the guy has his ice cream. Therefore he was barking, and freaked the guy out. Our regular driver knows George and knows he's just wanting his ice cream. |
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