Let's talk grocery shopping

[Lynnie]

Good thang I can't remember how much the grapefruit was. I shall have this for breakfast today! ;-)

 

[DD]

Good thang I can't remember how much the grapefruit was. I shall have this for breakfast today! ;-)

Enjoy!!!

 

[Lynnie]

Ran by Trader Joe's today and guess what? Picked up two navels for $1.18US. I don't recall an 'organic' sign, but Trader Joe's chooses only the freshest and best and when I receive their magazine, everything in it is organic. And, they didn't entice me with yummy samples, thus driving up the cost as well.

Everything was cheaper than Publix except for the dairy. I was graciously amazed! Wahoo~~~~~ Might be my new standard!

 

[aggieb]

why oh why do i despise it? i don't wanna go. it's too difficult.guess i better put on my big girl panties and get it over with. :angry:

i wonder if it's the fellow shoppers that make it such an unpleasant experience every time. i miss harris teeter and trader joes.

 

[DuneAHH]

once a week and just like house chores i despise it. i need a drink.

Totally understand. There's just two of us and if I leave the shopping/cooking up to Mr. DD, here's what it ALWAYS is:

steak
baked potato
bagged salad...(which he NEVER remembers I hate)

Hence, I do most of the shopping and cooking. He does help load the dishwasher though.

so true...

and THAT reminds me of that old email about men hosting a get together and receiving gushing cudos because "oh whoopee aren't they wonderful 'cuz they threw a piece of flesh on the grill"... no seasoning, no sides, no dessert, no plates, no silverware, no napkins, no cleanup... but oooo aren't they just the most glorious host evah??

KDW & BR: I SO share your fury over the "I don't care" crowd who back-end complain. My Mom didn't ask, made the decisions, and if you didn't like her choices she always had a saucer of white bread on the table that she'd pass you while saying "thankyou, you're welcome"!

I remember when a trip to Destin was required to shop at a decent grocery store. I used to shop 1x per month back then. Seems like I didn't spend as much or waste as much when I only shopped once a month... but I ate out more often back then too... so it's probably a wash.