Omaha Steaks - gourmet foods through the mail

Ordering meat online might seem foolish, but if your mouth has never been graced by a moist, dripping filet from Omaha Steaks then you should not have an opinion on the subject till you do.

The cuts of meat are top shelf quality. If you can find meat like this at the grocery store please let me know where because I haven't tasted anything this fresh, unprocessed and of this high a quality since I butchered my own meats.

The steaks oh lord the steaks. To say that is Grade A Beef is like calling BMW a car. Sure it is a car but an expensive car with wonderful perks. The steaks I have tried and fallen in deep love with are as follows: 6 ounce Fillet Mignon 1 inch cut, 11 ounce Boneless strip and the 8 ounce Rib Eyes and The 8 ounce Top Sirloin. These all can be purchased separately or in a combo pack (The Best Seller) that was sent to us for review.

Now, you might be thinking, that sure is a lot of money for meat that I can get for a fraction of the price. Well, yes, but I can guarantee it will not be of this high a quality or have a taste that makes you close your eyes and sink into your seat.

Just because it is a called Omaha Steaks doesn't mean that all they sell if beef. While beef makes up most of my orders, they also sell poultry that will make you turn your nose up at Kentucky Fried Chicken. Granted a large potion of it comes pre-marinated you can on occasion find chicken breasts sold unseasoned but you best chance is to hit the Overstock are as often as possible. Remember the golden rule if it's been frozen once you can't refreeze it. When your meat arrives frozen like mine always do you can pop them in the freezer in the individual packages and defrost as needed. I suggest allowing them to defrost in the refrigerator instead of using the defrost feature on your microwave the meat could get partially cooked on the ends and ruin the taste of the meat.

Omaha Steaks also has an exceptional line of veal, pork and lamb but I have yet to review any of those products as of now. There are numerous other items to be had at Omaha Steaks, but one of the most impressive sections has to be the kosher pages. From beef brisket to mini bagel hot dogs to cheesecake. Now, this isn't just any ordinary cheesecake this is the stuff that you bite into and it simply melts on your tongue. It meets with your tongue and instantly starts to breakdown into a celestial convergence in your mouth. For those interested all kosher products are made under the observation of a Rabbi and are in full compliance with current Kosher Dietary Laws. While they have an entire line of deserts, the cheesecake is the only one I have found that is Kosher. Other deserts include Banana Cake, Tiramisu, Carrot Cake, Cheesecake Sampler and cookies that will knock your socks off!

I'm afraid that if I go into any more detail about the other items available on the site I will bore you to death (if I haven't done that already) but I have to mention the seasonings, marinades and sauces that they sell you want variety and selection look no further. The sauces come packaged in plastic sleeves with preparation instructions included if you can read you can make a sauce that will impress even the most finicky guest.

The history of Omaha Steaks began in 1917; the company has remained in business to this day due to the dedication, quality assurance and strong structure that perpetuates excellence in all areas of production, sales and distribution. Located in of all places Omaha, Nebraska, the company is family oriented and boasts an employee base in the 1,800's.

There are several different ways to get your items shipped to you and to my surprise the shipping charges weren't all that bad. I was thinking that I would have to sell a few vital organs on EBay to pay for the delivery fee I'm pleased to say that still have all my internal organs and my succulent cuts of beef.

Now, the site says that if you place an order and use the standard shipping option your product will arrive in 7 - 10 days. This does not mean your meat will be sitting somewhere rotting away, just that the order won't ship immediately.

My order came in a rather large Styrofoam cooler, sealed and ice cold inside. I didn't opt for the expedited services and still received my order in four days. It helps if you order in advance if you know you are having a party two weeks from now call and order using the regular shipping and ask if you can have it delivered a few days before the event.

This is the first place I hit when I need to order. Most items are at least 10% off, but in some cases can be as much as 60% off. It's not that the meat is going bad or that some one killed too many cows that day it's just that some products that may have been fast movers and slowed down or they need to make room for newer 'non-meat' products.

In any event, this is the best place to start out. You can find some great deals and if you are a first time shopper it will reduce the impact of some of the higher price cuts of meat. You might not find something that suits your fancy every time but I guarantee that you won't be able to leave the site without hearing your stomach growling up a storm.

Omaha Steaks stands behind its products 100%. If you are unsatisfied with any purchase, they will refund your money or replace your order whichever you choose. Since I have never had to return anything I am not sure about the shipping charges or if you have to ship the cuts back to them or not. I doubt anyone will find any of the meat or poultry less than 110% acceptable, but having a guarantee like this shows that they are committed to excellence.

Also Omaha Steaks started catering to the likes of your pampered pooch and kitty with treats for pets. In recent years, the pet industry has exploded to include ventures ranging from specially formulated nutritional programs and vitamins to pet day spas and upscale grooming items. In fact, the American Pet Products Marketing Association estimates that pet owners, who account for 55 percent of U.S. households, will spend $31 billion on their animals this year, with nearly half that amount being spent on food.

Omaha Steaks' new pet treats are 100% beef steak - 97 percent fat free eye of round. They contain no additives, no organ meat and no salt or sugar. Suitable for both dogs and cats, the product closely resembles Omaha Steaks' popular beef jerky for humans, sans the seasoning. SO now your pets can eat gourmet too.

So, there you have it. Unless you are filthy rich and can afford to order hundreds of dollars of meat per week Omaha Steaks is the perfect treat for special occasions, a romantic dinner. Omaha Steaks gets two big, huge, thumbs up!

If you would like to order some great Omaha Steaks for your self or for someone else you can call them at 1800.960.8400 or visit there website at: www.omahasteaks.com