GROCERY REPORT FOR 27 AUGUST 2009

The last post regarding my grocery purchases seemed to be a big hit and reportedly helpful. I've edited the post to reflect where I shopped so that my local readers can follow to those stores to find the goodies. Grocery shopping has become a bit of a treasure hunt hobby for me and I love going to different stores to find what different items are waiting to be discovered! Boy, a Whole Foods would ruin all this fun! ;o)

Today I shopped at Food Lion southend and found these items:

Ezekiel Bread: Original
Ezekiel Bread: Sesame
Ezekiel Bread: 7 Grain
Putney Pasta Three Cheese Tortellini (frozen)
Bella Terra 8 Whole Grain Capellini with Flax Seed
Annie's Mac & Cheese (2 boxes)
Coconut Milk Yogurt - plain
Ancient Harvest organic quinoa - recipes
Bob's Red Mill Vegi Soup Mix
Knudsen Morning Blend juice

     

   

Soon I will be off to the Bluffton Farmers Market to volunteer a couple of hours and to pick up some fresh, local produce to prepare with the soup mix, pasta and quinoa over the next several days.

Today's quick lunch: left over whole wheat penne pasta with diced tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with Veganaise, sea salt, pepper and dried oregano.

If you've not yet read this fantastic Time magazine article - Getting Real About the High Price of Cheap Food - I recommend that you do. It well sums up the current food issues and brings to attention the importance of investing up front in your health. Either you pay the farmer, or you pay the doctor.

I like to think that organic, wholesome, local, honest food is sold at the standard price. The other less expensive food is discounted because it's damaged, substandard, dishonest, hollow food. Change your mindset and raise the bar of expectation. Cut corners elsewhere in your budget but do not skimp on good food. Doctors bills later are MUCH more expensive.

"Let they food be thy medicine." Socrates

Live Light, xo-C.

 

 

Comments

[Lee]

Thanks for the great food list - we're big fans of that Ezekiel bread (7 Grain) and Ancient Harvest quinoa in our house. What are you doing with the quinoa?

Also wholeheartedly agree with your point about the cost of honest food - not the hollow stuff.

[HR Recruiter]

I didn't know this idea. I learned something new today. thanks.