Where do you grocery shop? page 1
oblivion
20th January 2012, 05:23 PM
I buy most of our groceries at Trader Joes and a local open-air produce market*. There are a few things I hit Whole Foods and Safeway for.
I also frequently hit
a local Indian grocery for spices and produce regular stores don't carry
a Mediterranean store for spices, oils, vinegars, and fresh baked breads
A mercado about 30 miles from home for their produce and dried chilies
Costco for a few things, including huge tubs of Fago plain greek yogurt and 10 lb bags of sweet onions.
* the produce market always closes between Christmas and January 31. :( I'm really looking forward to February rolling around.
I also frequently hit
a local Indian grocery for spices and produce regular stores don't carry
a Mediterranean store for spices, oils, vinegars, and fresh baked breads
A mercado about 30 miles from home for their produce and dried chilies
Costco for a few things, including huge tubs of Fago plain greek yogurt and 10 lb bags of sweet onions.
* the produce market always closes between Christmas and January 31. :( I'm really looking forward to February rolling around.
Fuzzy
20th January 2012, 06:19 PM
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=kensington+market&hl=en&ll=43.655205,-79.40227&spn=0.005395,0.009645&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hq=kensington+market&radius=15000&t=m&vpsrc=6&z=17
borealis
20th January 2012, 06:42 PM
Small version of large grocery store chain. I live far from civilization.
Wonderful bakery in nearby village.
Local farmers' market summer and fall.
Get a surprising amount of game from various friends through winter. I currently have some deer steaks, deer sausage, leftover moose stew I made, a Canada goose, two ducks, and two rabbits in the freezer. All gifts.
ETA: Also usually split on buying half a cow with a neighbour. Didn't get around to it this year, which sucks.
Wonderful bakery in nearby village.
Local farmers' market summer and fall.
Get a surprising amount of game from various friends through winter. I currently have some deer steaks, deer sausage, leftover moose stew I made, a Canada goose, two ducks, and two rabbits in the freezer. All gifts.
ETA: Also usually split on buying half a cow with a neighbour. Didn't get around to it this year, which sucks.
Facetious
20th January 2012, 10:11 PM
wherever is cheap. Mainly Asda and Aldi. If funds allow we stock up on meat from a nearby butchers, it's a little more expensive then supermarkets but vastly better quality.
Mantisdreamz
20th January 2012, 11:00 PM
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=kensington+market&hl=en&ll=43.655205,-79.40227&spn=0.005395,0.009645&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hq=kensington+market&radius=15000&t=m&vpsrc=6&z=17
I mostly shop at kensington market as well. They have pretty much everything you need... produce, butcher shops, cheese shops, bakery, spice shops, dried bulk foods. It's a lot less expensive than a grocery store... by a lot.
A Loblaws was just built one block away from my place, so if I'm feeling lazy and need something quick, I'll go there. But it's always bright, busy, the floors are painted this awful red colour and it's ridiculously expensive.
I mostly shop at kensington market as well. They have pretty much everything you need... produce, butcher shops, cheese shops, bakery, spice shops, dried bulk foods. It's a lot less expensive than a grocery store... by a lot.
A Loblaws was just built one block away from my place, so if I'm feeling lazy and need something quick, I'll go there. But it's always bright, busy, the floors are painted this awful red colour and it's ridiculously expensive.
Mantisdreamz
20th January 2012, 11:04 PM
Get a surprising amount of game from various friends through winter. I currently have some deer steaks, deer sausage, leftover moose stew I made, a Canada goose, two ducks, and two rabbits in the freezer. All gifts.
You must have a very large freezer. Sounds very Canadian-like too. :) My dad used to hunt when I was young, so we always had loads of jars of moose in the freezer. My parents gave them away as gifts as well, because there's only so much of it you can eat.
You must have a very large freezer. Sounds very Canadian-like too. :) My dad used to hunt when I was young, so we always had loads of jars of moose in the freezer. My parents gave them away as gifts as well, because there's only so much of it you can eat.
Supernaut
21st January 2012, 05:23 AM
Lately it has been a combo of Trader Joe's, Safeway, and Target.
Jerome
21st January 2012, 05:38 AM
How would I know, I have a wife!
:rofl:
:rofl:
Mantisdreamz
21st January 2012, 09:21 AM
How would I know, I have a wife!
:rofl:
:whyyou: That's for Daphne!
:rofl:
:whyyou: That's for Daphne!
Orphia Nay
21st January 2012, 09:30 AM
Mr Nay does most of the shopping, usually at Safeway. They're the biggest place in town, with the best variety and prices.
redunderthebed
21st January 2012, 01:16 PM
Mum does shopping at coles.
nostrum
21st January 2012, 04:31 PM
How would I know, I have a wife!
:rofl:
:colbert:
:rofl:
:colbert:
Fuzzy
21st January 2012, 04:54 PM
I'm going to go grocery shop right now!
Mr. Mellow
22nd January 2012, 05:54 AM
Safeway because it's unionized, everyone is extremely friendly - especially the produce crew - and the prices are good. I don't get Alaska Air miles for shopping there anymore, though. :whyyou:
I also shop at the local membership food cooperative. They carry mostly organic, fair-trade, cruelty-free micro-brews, etc. They bug me a little, though, because they also carry homeopathic "medicines," woo supplies like crystals, and books on astrology and metaphysics, etc. These are the co-op's board's decisions, based on member demand, though, so meh.
I also shop at the local membership food cooperative. They carry mostly organic, fair-trade, cruelty-free micro-brews, etc. They bug me a little, though, because they also carry homeopathic "medicines," woo supplies like crystals, and books on astrology and metaphysics, etc. These are the co-op's board's decisions, based on member demand, though, so meh.
maiforpeace
22nd January 2012, 06:28 AM
Trader Joe's rocks! I buy the bulk of my stuff there.:yes:
I get all my veggies, pastured eggs twice monthly and one organic, pastured chicken monthly through this CSA (http://www.liveearthfarm.net/).
I get a few more things at our local natural food store, New Leaf Market (http://www.newleaf.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_1.asp?storeID=J3QSSEQX5CS92J2000AKHMCCQJA 05T39) in Felton, and finally, and any produce my CSA doesn't provide, and meat and fish from Shopper's Corner (http://shopperscorner.com/), another local market.
I am so fortunate to live in an area where premium produce and products are produced.
I get all my veggies, pastured eggs twice monthly and one organic, pastured chicken monthly through this CSA (http://www.liveearthfarm.net/).
I get a few more things at our local natural food store, New Leaf Market (http://www.newleaf.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_1.asp?storeID=J3QSSEQX5CS92J2000AKHMCCQJA 05T39) in Felton, and finally, and any produce my CSA doesn't provide, and meat and fish from Shopper's Corner (http://shopperscorner.com/), another local market.
I am so fortunate to live in an area where premium produce and products are produced.
Izdaari
22nd January 2012, 04:35 PM
Fred Meyer and Top Foods, both regional chains, though Fred Meyer is now owned by Kroger.
Bartell Drugs, mostly just for loss leader sale items.
Trader Joe's.
Costco.
Bartell Drugs, mostly just for loss leader sale items.
Trader Joe's.
Costco.
Daphne Girl
23rd January 2012, 02:10 AM
I do my grocery shopping at Giant Food mostly and Safeway occasionally.
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
Supernaut
23rd January 2012, 02:32 AM
Fred Meyer and Top Foods, both regional chains, though Fred Meyer is now owned by Kroger.
Bartell Drugs, mostly just for loss leader sale items.
Trader Joe's.
Costco.
I really miss Fred Meyer and Top Foods :sadyes:
Bartell Drugs, mostly just for loss leader sale items.
Trader Joe's.
Costco.
I really miss Fred Meyer and Top Foods :sadyes:
ericv00
23rd January 2012, 01:38 PM
I do my grocery shopping at Giant Food mostly and Safeway occasionally.
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
Daphne Girl
23rd January 2012, 01:41 PM
I do my grocery shopping at Giant Food mostly and Safeway occasionally.
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
Glad to entertain you Eric. You are on team Daphne right?
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
Glad to entertain you Eric. You are on team Daphne right?
divagreen
23rd January 2012, 01:51 PM
I do my grocery shopping at Giant Food mostly and Safeway occasionally.
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
Glad to entertain you Eric. You are on team Daphne right?
Who isn't. :hug:
Although I do have a soft spot for Jerome. When he isn't driving me bonkers.
I shop at roadside farms seasonally and in winter I shop at Food Lion. When I am feeling indulgent I shop at Whole Foods. :)
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
Glad to entertain you Eric. You are on team Daphne right?
Who isn't. :hug:
Although I do have a soft spot for Jerome. When he isn't driving me bonkers.
I shop at roadside farms seasonally and in winter I shop at Food Lion. When I am feeling indulgent I shop at Whole Foods. :)
ericv00
23rd January 2012, 02:28 PM
I do my grocery shopping at Giant Food mostly and Safeway occasionally.
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
Glad to entertain you Eric. You are on team Daphne right?
You know it! :D
I find you both entertaining. The dynamics make it all even more so.
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
Glad to entertain you Eric. You are on team Daphne right?
You know it! :D
I find you both entertaining. The dynamics make it all even more so.
ericv00
23rd January 2012, 02:29 PM
I do my grocery shopping at Giant Food mostly and Safeway occasionally.
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
Glad to entertain you Eric. You are on team Daphne right?
Who isn't. :hug:
Group hug for team Daphne! :hug:
I have been able to find some good deals on dry foods and cleaning supplies at Target. Jerome is worthless as far as grocery shopping goes.
It is a real joy having both you and JEROME on these forums. :D
Glad to entertain you Eric. You are on team Daphne right?
Who isn't. :hug:
Group hug for team Daphne! :hug:
Fuzzy
23rd January 2012, 06:27 PM
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=kensington+market&hl=en&ll=43.655205,-79.40227&spn=0.005395,0.009645&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hq=kensington+market&radius=15000&t=m&vpsrc=6&z=17
I mostly shop at kensington market as well. They have pretty much everything you need... produce, butcher shops, cheese shops, bakery, spice shops, dried bulk foods. It's a lot less expensive than a grocery store... by a lot.
I love it. There's usually several different places to get the same stuff, and it's all tightly packed, so you can casually wander around and find all the best deals :yes:
I mostly shop at kensington market as well. They have pretty much everything you need... produce, butcher shops, cheese shops, bakery, spice shops, dried bulk foods. It's a lot less expensive than a grocery store... by a lot.
I love it. There's usually several different places to get the same stuff, and it's all tightly packed, so you can casually wander around and find all the best deals :yes:
borealis
26th January 2012, 09:38 PM
Kensington Market is one of the few things I envy Torontonians for... well that and ROM... and all the little galleries and shops like that one on QSW that sold saint candles and the other one that sold beads... and all the really good places to eat... and Chinatown and whatever they call that residential area where all the Portuguese people live and have shrines in their yards... and maybe a few other things.
Mantisdreamz
27th January 2012, 12:32 AM
Kensington Market is one of the few things I envy Torontonians for... well that and ROM... and all the little galleries and shops like that one on QSW that sold saint candles and the other one that sold beads...
That's where i live! Just down the street there's got to be about 6 different bead shops. Saint candles... are you thinking of Shanti Baba?
That's where i live! Just down the street there's got to be about 6 different bead shops. Saint candles... are you thinking of Shanti Baba?
charlou
4th February 2012, 03:13 AM
I mostly shop where I work as I get a staff discount and the prices are the most reasonable among the supermarkets where I live. For better quality fresh fruit and veg I prefer another supermarket, though. There are no markets or specialty food shops here, unfortunately. I make the most of those when in Adelaide.
amused
4th February 2012, 03:23 AM
One of the stores named after Herbert E. Butt.
I despise Whole Foods, but they have a good store brand whey powder, so I hold my nose and buy only that there.
I despise Whole Foods, but they have a good store brand whey powder, so I hold my nose and buy only that there.
Supernaut
4th February 2012, 05:33 AM
I stopped at Safeway on the way home from work today. I love that place.
oblivion
4th February 2012, 05:35 AM
the open air market reopens this weekend. :cheer:
Supernaut
4th February 2012, 05:44 AM
the open air market reopens this weekend. :cheer:
There is something like that in Vallejo almost every time I am there! I like it!
There is something like that in Vallejo almost every time I am there! I like it!
rudeigineile
4th February 2012, 09:13 AM
Here - http://www.corkenglishmarket.ie/ I remember being disappointed with harrod's because I walked around thinking 'I can get all this stuff at the market for a quarter the price'
Here - http://shop.supervalu.ie/shopping/?gclid=CK7btab7g64CFcpB4QodGgsy3Q local generic grocery store for milk etc
Here - http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index.htm it's the brand of quality that's cheaper, with a slogan like that you know you're in good hands.
Mr Bells is not auspiscious enough to be mentioned on the markets website and they didn't get security clearance to meet the queen but it is an awesome spice shop with asian and african produce, you can get a kg of galangal for 2 euro and some of the scariest chili peppers I've ever eaten :yes:
There are a few farmer's markets also but they have been gentrified to the point I feel like I'm being mugged if I buy something from them.
Here - http://shop.supervalu.ie/shopping/?gclid=CK7btab7g64CFcpB4QodGgsy3Q local generic grocery store for milk etc
Here - http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index.htm it's the brand of quality that's cheaper, with a slogan like that you know you're in good hands.
Mr Bells is not auspiscious enough to be mentioned on the markets website and they didn't get security clearance to meet the queen but it is an awesome spice shop with asian and african produce, you can get a kg of galangal for 2 euro and some of the scariest chili peppers I've ever eaten :yes:
There are a few farmer's markets also but they have been gentrified to the point I feel like I'm being mugged if I buy something from them.
gallstones2
16th February 2012, 09:59 PM
Giant Eagle or Walmart but if the farmers market is open I will go there
Free Falling
17th February 2012, 04:34 AM
No ethnic markets here, damn! The nearest Whole Foods or Trader Joe's are close to 2 hours away. The main grocery stores in town are Aldi's, Walmart, and Cub's. I go to Cub's most often.
On the positive side, there are several farmer-owned meat markets, not that I buy or eat much meat. However, when I do, I appreciate seeing their chickens running free in the yard. Also, there's several small cheese factories; some smaller than my house. Hell yes buy their cheese instead of Kraft, even though it costs more.
I get the majority of my canned and packaged foods from an Amish-owned salvage shop. It's a 45 minute drive, but the savings are well worth the monthly or every-other month trek. I buy banana boxes full of food ridiculously cheap. Typical prices $2 for a box of cereal, $3-$5 for a can of coffee, vegetables as cheap as 17 cents/can, soup for 50c to $1....
Between the salvage shop, my summer garden, and locally-raised chickens, eggs, and cheese, I eat pretty damned cheaply. The pile of food shown in the pic cost about $50, and was shared with several persons on fixed income.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg285/vines23/Food.jpg
On the positive side, there are several farmer-owned meat markets, not that I buy or eat much meat. However, when I do, I appreciate seeing their chickens running free in the yard. Also, there's several small cheese factories; some smaller than my house. Hell yes buy their cheese instead of Kraft, even though it costs more.
I get the majority of my canned and packaged foods from an Amish-owned salvage shop. It's a 45 minute drive, but the savings are well worth the monthly or every-other month trek. I buy banana boxes full of food ridiculously cheap. Typical prices $2 for a box of cereal, $3-$5 for a can of coffee, vegetables as cheap as 17 cents/can, soup for 50c to $1....
Between the salvage shop, my summer garden, and locally-raised chickens, eggs, and cheese, I eat pretty damned cheaply. The pile of food shown in the pic cost about $50, and was shared with several persons on fixed income.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg285/vines23/Food.jpg
Jerome
17th February 2012, 04:38 AM
Smart people can find good food inexpensively in america.
Free Falling
17th February 2012, 04:48 AM
Smarts help but access is more important. Persons without vehicles or access to public transportation are limited to what's within walking distance...usually over-priced convenience stores that sell highly processed crap that's loaded with fat, sugar, and salt.
But yes, it is possible to eat well for much less than most of us realize. Some of the cheapest protein sources are the healthiest.
But yes, it is possible to eat well for much less than most of us realize. Some of the cheapest protein sources are the healthiest.
Magicziggy
31st May 2012, 02:53 PM
I am a loyal Woolworths customer and have a rewards card that gives me points. I haven't figured out what the points are for yet. Pretty sure if I keep shopping there I get a round the world ticket or some such. Anyway Coles has just given me a card as well and their card gives me points too. It's all very confusing actually.
I don't think you are allowed to obtain food in Australia from anywhere except Coles and Woolworths. Unless you hit a kangaroo on the road.
I don't think you are allowed to obtain food in Australia from anywhere except Coles and Woolworths. Unless you hit a kangaroo on the road.
Sugreeva
31st May 2012, 05:35 PM
Here - http://www.corkenglishmarket.ie/ I remember being disappointed with harrod's because I walked around thinking 'I can get all this stuff at the market for a quarter the price'
Here - http://shop.supervalu.ie/shopping/?gclid=CK7btab7g64CFcpB4QodGgsy3Q local generic grocery store for milk etc.
Harrods kinda sucks.
Look! I took a pic last time we were at the Cork English Market!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/Sugriva/London/CorkIV.jpg
Here - http://shop.supervalu.ie/shopping/?gclid=CK7btab7g64CFcpB4QodGgsy3Q local generic grocery store for milk etc.
Harrods kinda sucks.
Look! I took a pic last time we were at the Cork English Market!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/Sugriva/London/CorkIV.jpg
oblivion
31st May 2012, 05:47 PM
I wish they had one of these in my town: http://www.mipueblo.com/mipueblo/
It's a full size grocery chock full of stuff I never see at the smaller mercados.
I went to the one in San Jose last weekend. Dried chilis in bulk food bins among other wonderful things. Heaven must be sort of like that. Instead of candy bars by the checkstands they had stuff like marzipan and (omg!) dried mango dredged in chili powder.
It's a full size grocery chock full of stuff I never see at the smaller mercados.
I went to the one in San Jose last weekend. Dried chilis in bulk food bins among other wonderful things. Heaven must be sort of like that. Instead of candy bars by the checkstands they had stuff like marzipan and (omg!) dried mango dredged in chili powder.
rudeigineile
31st May 2012, 08:53 PM
Here - http://www.corkenglishmarket.ie/ I remember being disappointed with harrod's because I walked around thinking 'I can get all this stuff at the market for a quarter the price'
Here - http://shop.supervalu.ie/shopping/?gclid=CK7btab7g64CFcpB4QodGgsy3Q local generic grocery store for milk etc.
Harrods kinda sucks.
Look! I took a pic last time we were at the Cork English Market!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/Sugriva/London/CorkIV.jpg
Mmmmm! Olives. You should see it now that the Brit Queen has visited it, well posh!
Here - http://shop.supervalu.ie/shopping/?gclid=CK7btab7g64CFcpB4QodGgsy3Q local generic grocery store for milk etc.
Harrods kinda sucks.
Look! I took a pic last time we were at the Cork English Market!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/Sugriva/London/CorkIV.jpg
Mmmmm! Olives. You should see it now that the Brit Queen has visited it, well posh!
charlou
2nd June 2012, 03:59 AM
I am a loyal Woolworths customer and have a rewards card that gives me points. I haven't figured out what the points are for yet. Pretty sure if I keep shopping there I get a round the world ticket or some such. Anyway Coles has just given me a card as well and their card gives me points too. It's all very confusing actually.
I don't think you are allowed to obtain food in Australia from anywhere except Coles and Woolworths. Unless you hit a kangaroo on the road.
bon appetit ..
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/charlou/bushtuckerkangaroo.jpg
I don't think you are allowed to obtain food in Australia from anywhere except Coles and Woolworths. Unless you hit a kangaroo on the road.
bon appetit ..
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/charlou/bushtuckerkangaroo.jpg
Magicziggy
2nd June 2012, 02:07 PM
I did some maths on these supermarket points. Specifically on the Coles points which are being waved tantalizingly in front of my nose in a bid to lure me away from woolworths and the promise of a flight to a tropical paradise.
For every dollar I spend over a certain amount I get a point. This point is worth precisely 0.5 cents. In effect, a half of one percent return. At least with woolworths I'm guaranteed around 3% off the fuel price.
For every dollar I spend over a certain amount I get a point. This point is worth precisely 0.5 cents. In effect, a half of one percent return. At least with woolworths I'm guaranteed around 3% off the fuel price.
borealis
2nd June 2012, 02:46 PM
I am a loyal Woolworths customer and have a rewards card that gives me points. I haven't figured out what the points are for yet. Pretty sure if I keep shopping there I get a round the world ticket or some such. Anyway Coles has just given me a card as well and their card gives me points too. It's all very confusing actually.
I don't think you are allowed to obtain food in Australia from anywhere except Coles and Woolworths. Unless you hit a kangaroo on the road.
bon appetit ..
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/charlou/bushtuckerkangaroo.jpg
Do roasting kangaroos always look like Godzilla caught in a forest fire? :staregonk:
I don't think you are allowed to obtain food in Australia from anywhere except Coles and Woolworths. Unless you hit a kangaroo on the road.
bon appetit ..
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/charlou/bushtuckerkangaroo.jpg
Do roasting kangaroos always look like Godzilla caught in a forest fire? :staregonk:
MSG
2nd June 2012, 10:25 PM
:sadyes:
nostrum
3rd June 2012, 04:23 AM
I did some maths on these supermarket points. Specifically on the Coles points which are being waved tantalizingly in front of my nose in a bid to lure me away from woolworths and the promise of a flight to a tropical paradise.
For every dollar I spend over a certain amount I get a point. This point is worth precisely 0.5 cents. In effect, a half of one percent return. At least with woolworths I'm guaranteed around 3% off the fuel price.
[rant] So, woolies is doing this "points for schools" thing, where they give out posters to all the kids, and if you spend more than $10 you get a sticker to put on the poster. Supposedly. But they haven't actually given me a SINGLE sticker. I'd write a scathing letter to the head of woolies, or some Today Tonight bogan show or something... :effort:
For every dollar I spend over a certain amount I get a point. This point is worth precisely 0.5 cents. In effect, a half of one percent return. At least with woolworths I'm guaranteed around 3% off the fuel price.
[rant] So, woolies is doing this "points for schools" thing, where they give out posters to all the kids, and if you spend more than $10 you get a sticker to put on the poster. Supposedly. But they haven't actually given me a SINGLE sticker. I'd write a scathing letter to the head of woolies, or some Today Tonight bogan show or something... :effort:
charlou
3rd June 2012, 07:56 AM
I did some maths on these supermarket points. Specifically on the Coles points which are being waved tantalizingly in front of my nose in a bid to lure me away from woolworths and the promise of a flight to a tropical paradise.
For every dollar I spend over a certain amount I get a point. This point is worth precisely 0.5 cents. In effect, a half of one percent return. At least with woolworths I'm guaranteed around 3% off the fuel price.
[rant] So, woolies is doing this "points for schools" thing, where they give out posters to all the kids, and if you spend more than $10 you get a sticker to put on the poster. Supposedly. But they haven't actually given me a SINGLE sticker. I'd write a scathing letter to the head of woolies, or some Today Tonight bogan show or something... :effort:
Call in to triple j and have Mel send them a strongly worded letter (http://melbuttle.com.au/2012/06/03/mels-strongly-worded-letters-on-tom-and-alex-chemists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mels-strongly-worded-letters-on-tom-and-alex-chemists) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/charlou/tea.gif
For every dollar I spend over a certain amount I get a point. This point is worth precisely 0.5 cents. In effect, a half of one percent return. At least with woolworths I'm guaranteed around 3% off the fuel price.
[rant] So, woolies is doing this "points for schools" thing, where they give out posters to all the kids, and if you spend more than $10 you get a sticker to put on the poster. Supposedly. But they haven't actually given me a SINGLE sticker. I'd write a scathing letter to the head of woolies, or some Today Tonight bogan show or something... :effort:
Call in to triple j and have Mel send them a strongly worded letter (http://melbuttle.com.au/2012/06/03/mels-strongly-worded-letters-on-tom-and-alex-chemists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mels-strongly-worded-letters-on-tom-and-alex-chemists) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/charlou/tea.gif
Magicziggy
3rd June 2012, 10:51 AM
The "Strongly worded letter" made me laugh out loud..
Sorry ... lol
Sorry ... lol
rudeigineile
3rd June 2012, 12:19 PM
Is the funny that it isn't strongly worded?
Magicziggy
3rd June 2012, 12:33 PM
The funny thing is that it's true.
rudeigineile
3rd June 2012, 12:48 PM
That some chemists have 2 counters one of which is for staff qualified to dispense and advise on medication and one that is a cash register?
Magicziggy
3rd June 2012, 01:07 PM
That some chemists have 2 counters one of which is for staff qualified to dispense and advise on medication and one that is a cash register?
That's it's not rocket science.
That's it's not rocket science.
borealis
3rd June 2012, 01:14 PM
Kensington Market is one of the few things I envy Torontonians for... well that and ROM... and all the little galleries and shops like that one on QSW that sold saint candles and the other one that sold beads...
That's where i live! Just down the street there's got to be about 6 different bead shops. Saint candles... are you thinking of Shanti Baba?
I missed seeing this post months ago.
Answer: I have no idea. I haven't been in Toronto, other than the airport, in many years.
The shop I remember was small and kinda dark, and the customer mix was amusing, mostly Wiccans and little old black clad Portuguese Catholic ladies.
That's where i live! Just down the street there's got to be about 6 different bead shops. Saint candles... are you thinking of Shanti Baba?
I missed seeing this post months ago.
Answer: I have no idea. I haven't been in Toronto, other than the airport, in many years.
The shop I remember was small and kinda dark, and the customer mix was amusing, mostly Wiccans and little old black clad Portuguese Catholic ladies.
rudeigineile
3rd June 2012, 01:14 PM
That some chemists have 2 counters one of which is for staff qualified to dispense and advise on medication and one that is a cash register?
That's it's not rocket science.
It must be a cultural thing cos I still don't get it.
eta anything I don't get must be a cultural misunderstanding because the alternative is unthinkable. :yes:
That's it's not rocket science.
It must be a cultural thing cos I still don't get it.
eta anything I don't get must be a cultural misunderstanding because the alternative is unthinkable. :yes:
borealis
3rd June 2012, 04:31 PM
We don't call such establishments chemists. They are drug stores. They all have two counters, one for the pharmacists and one for all the other stuff, plus you can pay for prescriptions either at the pharmacist's counter or at the other cash counter/s.
Magicziggy
4th June 2012, 02:16 PM
Do Canadian pharmacists stand on raised platforms? I'm going to google why they do that here right now.
borealis
4th June 2012, 02:19 PM
Quite a few, but by no means all. Maybe half, and mostly at the chain pharmacies.
Magicziggy
4th June 2012, 02:24 PM
Many years ago when the bulk of pharmacies were independents they were normally a small store and often they had very few employees. The pharmacy was located in the back of the store and raised so the pharmacist could have a better view of the store and shoppers to help prevent theft and shoplifting. With security cameras and electronic theft detectors at the doors, this is not necessary anymore.
Hmmm.. I just think they think they are better than the rest of us.
Hmmm.. I just think they think they are better than the rest of us.
borealis
4th June 2012, 02:27 PM
Nah.
One interesting thing. When I was young, all pharmacists were men. Today, the majority I see are women.
One interesting thing. When I was young, all pharmacists were men. Today, the majority I see are women.
nostrum
4th June 2012, 08:33 PM
Good money. Job perks :shifty:
Wish I'd studied it.
Wish I'd studied it.
borealis
4th June 2012, 08:57 PM
Roads not taken. I've often wished I'd gone into veterinary medicine.
Free Falling
8th October 2012, 03:36 AM
Only a few more weeks of the farmers' markets.
:(
I'm still getting lots of tomatoes from my garden, some peppers, and broccoli. Enough to make a definite dent in the food budget, and improvement in the quality of my everyday diet.'
I love the large Mexican grocery stores, with their incredible variety of produce. I make it a point to buy something I've never eaten before. Most of the time I don't like the unfamiliars, but still fun to try.
:(
I'm still getting lots of tomatoes from my garden, some peppers, and broccoli. Enough to make a definite dent in the food budget, and improvement in the quality of my everyday diet.'
I love the large Mexican grocery stores, with their incredible variety of produce. I make it a point to buy something I've never eaten before. Most of the time I don't like the unfamiliars, but still fun to try.
Teshi
8th October 2012, 05:08 AM
There's a little convenience store in town here. It's useful for getting milk and bread and the odds and ends you run out of regularly, but they don't keep much in stock, and only have produce occasionally. I generally go in to Fairbanks at least once a month to run errands and whatnot, and they have Safeway, Fred Meyers and a Walmart. Oh, and a Costco, but I'm not a member. No ethnic shops or granola-y places that I'm aware of. I usually stock up on stuff at Fred Meyers so I can get the discounted gas, and because they carry stuff other than groceries so it makes the shopping more efficient.
eta: we do have a butcher in town here! Their day-to-day business is processing people's game but they sell stuff, too. I'm not a big meat eater but when I do buy meat I usually get it there.
eta: we do have a butcher in town here! Their day-to-day business is processing people's game but they sell stuff, too. I'm not a big meat eater but when I do buy meat I usually get it there.
Bobby Arthur
8th October 2012, 06:13 PM
I use the chain grocery store that's closest to my house (currently Randall's (Safeway)), occasionally going to Sam's Club for bulk items.
We finally have a Trader Joe's in town, and I need to check out something called The Central Market (http://www.centralmarket.com/about.aspx) to pick up some Zipsauce (thanks to damian).
We finally have a Trader Joe's in town, and I need to check out something called The Central Market (http://www.centralmarket.com/about.aspx) to pick up some Zipsauce (thanks to damian).
oblivion
8th October 2012, 06:32 PM
I've added some Mediterranean markets to my regular rounds. I hit them once every month or so depending on my spice inventory and my meal plans.
One (perhaps the only) nice thing about my office moving up the road 20 miles is that there's a mercado about 2 miles from my desk now. I used to do my mercado shopping in San Jose because I head that direction every 2-3 weeks.
One (perhaps the only) nice thing about my office moving up the road 20 miles is that there's a mercado about 2 miles from my desk now. I used to do my mercado shopping in San Jose because I head that direction every 2-3 weeks.
nick
9th October 2012, 03:09 PM
oblivion is a child molester
borealis
9th October 2012, 03:23 PM
There's a small farmers' market not far from here. I use that when I can get there. Features local produce, baked goods, and crafts.
oblivion
9th October 2012, 06:46 PM
Our farmer's market will be wrapping up for the season later this month I think. It's kinda pricey.
I love the huge farmer's market in SF. Should try to get out there once more this fall.
I love the huge farmer's market in SF. Should try to get out there once more this fall.
Bobby Arthur
15th October 2012, 02:26 PM
Finally made it to the new Trader Joe's. Apparently there are a few other people who are familiar with the chain. The place was packed at 2:00 on Friday afternoon.
Supernaut
16th October 2012, 12:13 AM
Just got back from Safeway.
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