I am LOL at today’s New York Times business section article about Spam. Long the subject of food jokes, Spam is amazingly still around and apparently thriving. This cheap stand-in for ham was first produced in 1937, and in these rough economic times, is proving more popular than ever at around $2.40 for 12 ounces. At … Continue reading
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Super Supermarkets
A recent article on CNN.com listed American’s Healthiest Grocery Stores. Makes for interesting reading for a supermarket maven like myself, but I was struck by the fact that Wegmans was not mentioned, although they have long offered many items labeled “Food You Feel Good About.” I did notice that Albertson’s was included; they own Acme … Continue reading
Fast Food
Fast food at my house means something quickly assembled from purchased prepared ingredients. So the lasagna pictured here was a breeze to make. I always keep Delverde no-boil lasagna noodles on hand (the package says Ondine No. 106, and even includes 2 8-inch square foil pans). You can find them at the supermarket, and when they … Continue reading
Mac & Cheese and Pinching Pennies
Dark days persist. In my September 17 post, I suggested dark chocolate as an antidote to these hard economic times. But as the clouds darken, I must go a step further. It’s time for the kind of comfort that only comes from…macaroni and cheese. Making your own is the best, of course, but I do think … Continue reading
Have a REAL Grape
I am always disappointed in standard-issue seedless grapes in the supermarket. Sure, I’ll admit it’s convenient that they bred the seeds out, but as is so often the case with such things, there’s a catch – no flavor! And it’s a shame, because, like bananas, grapes are a healthful, portable, and not-too-messy snack. So next time you … Continue reading
NJ SPICE Grocery Index II
Here is a second installment of the NJ SPICE Grocery Index. This time I compared pricing on two common pantry staples, Dijon mustard and soy milk. Not surprisingly, since it is such a high volume item in their stores, Whole Foods offers good pricing on the latter, especially if you buy their store brand. But Stop … Continue reading
NJ SPICE Grocery Index
I often visit several grocery stores over the course of a few days. My dad used to cover three or so in one morning, ranging far and wide across Mercer County to get his favorite items at each store. So, it’s in my DNA that I will wander about in the same way, and I thought … Continue reading
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