Walking through the aisles of your local grocery store, it’s easy to forget how many hands have already touched the products you see. While most shoppers are focused on finding the best deals or the freshest produce, grocery store employees have a unique perspective on what items are best left alone. Their behind-the-scenes knowledge can…
If you’re like most people, you think eating healthy is costly. To a degree, that could be true if you aren’t looking for the right things in the right stores. There are lots of healthy options, and they do not all come with a hefty price tag. One of my favorite healthy foods to eat…
Trader Joe’s produce hasn’t traditionally been a favorite part of the store. They’re getting better over time, though. In particular, they’re making a lot of big changes to embrace sustainability and greening the grocery industry. Here are five fun facts about the store’s fruits and vegetables: 1. You Can Now Buy Loose Trader Joe’s Produce…
I’m the first to admit that I don’t always do proper produce storage. I like to put absolutely everything in the refrigerator. I’m not quite sure where I got this habit. Perhaps it’s from growing up in Arizona where summer temperatures regular reach over 100 degrees. More than that, though, I just don’t like the…
If you love to wander through farmers markets, or even the fresh produce section of your favorite store, looking for fresh, tender, flavorful vegetables…trying new and unusual produce…or just buying produce in season…and are sorely disappointed when you bring your finds to the dinner table, help has arrived. Whether you are looking to buy, keep…
When I am in the grocery store, I won’t buy grapes for my wife. Perhaps, I should say that I won’t buy grapes the way that my wife wants me to buy grapes. My wife is a big fan of the grape and rarely a day goes by when grapes are in season that my…
I went grocery shopping today. I went to Publix, where I do all of my shopping. The store was well stocked. The produce was fresh. The employees were helpful and friendly. As I walked the aisles, I thought to myself, “this is fun.” Upon checking out, I was pleased with my savings (about 20%, despite…
I generally try to save money on everything I buy, especially groceries since they take up a large chunk of our budget each month. We usually try to shop at our military commissary or at a certain national chain that is known for their low prices on groceries and everything else you can think of…