Thanksgiving on a Fresh & Easy Budget

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is making Thanksgiving easier this year while helping customers stretch their budgets. Six people can dine in style on a traditional Thanksgiving feast -- prepared in three hours -- for about $8 per person. The company offers fresh turkeys and all the fixings at budget prices so customers do not need to compromise on what they feed their families.

Customers can cook a pre-seasoned, ready-to-cook turkey in the oven (for about three hours) and heat up all the Fresh & Easy sides minutes before the bird is finished. All Fresh & Easy products contain no added trans fats, no artificial flavors or colors and only use preservatives when absolutely necessary. Fresh & Easy's holiday sides, which are prepared fresh daily, are developed under the direction of the company's Head Chef Mike Ainslie.

"Fresh & Easy shoppers don't have to compromise on taste or quality for Thanksgiving," said Chef Mike Ainslie. "Our holiday meals provide customers with restaurant-quality food at budget prices to enjoy at home. We've taken the work out of preparing these dishes so our customers can spend more time with family and friends."

A full Fresh & Easy holiday meal for six at about $8 per person includes*: -- fresh&easy Whole Turkey Wrapped in Smoked Bacon and Sage -- $2.29 / lb -- fresh&easy Mashed Potatoes -- $4.99 / 28 oz or fresh&easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes -- $3.99 / 24 oz -- fresh&easy Herbed Stuffing -- $3.99 / 16 oz -- fresh&easy Roasted Vegetables -- $4.99 / 19 oz -- fresh&easy Turkey Gravy -- $3.49 / 20 fl oz -- fresh&easy Cranberry & Orange Sauce -- $2.99 / 12 oz -- fresh&easy 9" Pumpkin Pie -- $2.99 each

Fresh & Easy also offers many award-winning wines at budget prices that nicely compliment any Thanksgiving meal. A few include: Ogio Primitivo, which retails for under $5 a bottle, Ambas Chardonnay, which retails for under $6 a bottle, and Calloway Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, which retails for under $5 a bottle.

*prices do not include sales tax and are subject to change

About Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

At roughly 10,000 square feet, Fresh & Easy markets are smaller than the typical supermarket to give customers a faster, easier shopping experience. In addition to fresh, high-quality prepared meals and produce, Fresh & Easy offers everyone's favorite national brand products and household items, all at budget prices.

Each store employs approximately 20-30 people. All Fresh & Easy employees are given the opportunity to work at least 20 hours a week, which ensures everyone is eligible for comprehensive and affordable health care. Entry-level positions start at $10 an hour in California, with similarly competitive salaries in other states, and offer a quarterly bonus of up to 10%.

More information regarding Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market can be found at http://www.freshandeasy.com.

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

CONTACT: Brendan Wonnacott, Cell, +1-310-384-3833, for Fresh & Easy
Neighborhood Market

Web site: http://www.freshandeasy.com/