That is very admirable. I would like to do the same but work gets in the way and although I pick stuff up almost every day it isn't from small producers. More like Tesco Express!
How often do you shop for food?
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That is very admirable. I would like to do the same but work gets in the way and although I pick stuff up almost every day it isn't from small producers. More like Tesco Express!
I get an organic veg box (or meat, meat & veg, or salad box) plus milk, and eggs delivered weekly, and butter once a fortnight, and muesli once every three weeks. I occasionally top the order up with other stuff. I get staples, tinned food, pet food and other non-food items from the supermarket on average once every 3 weeks, or when I'm running out of tea, coffee, chocolate or cat food
We were thinking of getting a veggie box delivered from Abel & Cole. Does it work out cheaper than buying it all in a supermarket?
@alexander
Living in a giant Metrópolis. it is very common to purchase food enroute to one´s apartment ..
Have a nice weekend ..
epicuric
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I guess I am fortunate in having a good choice of small independent stores within walking distance when I am in town. Main ingredients - meat, fish, veg I try to buy from the independents, staples - milk, wine, oils etc I get from Tesco, but again pretty much daily. It is just a habit I've got into.
Lynne Guinne
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While I have a small grocery store at the bottom of my neighborhood (about 3/4 of a mile away), they are rather pricey for the same items offered elsewhere. I tend to shop from three close stores. One is 8 miles away in one direction, the other two are in the opposite direction about 4 and 8 miles from home. I'll also venture to Aldi, which is almost 15 miles from home but can then include a second stop at the store only 4 miles away, since it's on my route to Aldi and back.
I do a main shop once a week, mostly to the store 8 miles away. If the 4-mile store has items on special that I want, I'll plan to stop there also, before or after, depending on what I'm buying and can it sit in the trunk (boot) safely while stopping at the 8-mile store. It's what works for us. If we lived more in the city, and I had various specialty grocers to shop from, I would probably shop every two or three days. Since I'm more Country Mouse than City Mouse, however, I guess I'll keep shopping the way I have been for years.
I do a main shop once a week, mostly to the store 8 miles away. If the 4-mile store has items on special that I want, I'll plan to stop there also, before or after, depending on what I'm buying and can it sit in the trunk (boot) safely while stopping at the 8-mile store. It's what works for us. If we lived more in the city, and I had various specialty grocers to shop from, I would probably shop every two or three days. Since I'm more Country Mouse than City Mouse, however, I guess I'll keep shopping the way I have been for years.
Here is my problem. Most of my food shopping I do on-line from Tesco and Ocado - so about two deliveries per week. Its great as I don't have to get in the car, load and unload trolleys etc. and it means I don't get too tempted to buy things I don't need. This is supplemented by a quick trip to Aldi if something runs out - or in the following case because Aldi is much cheaper for some items. Aldi is a few minutes walk away at the end of my road.
So, a few days I set off to buy 2 items from Aldi: Sliced bread for son and daughter's lunchbox sandwiches and dishwasher tablets (they are much much cheaper at Aldi). This is what I came back with:
You will note that dishwasher tablets do not appear on the bill.
So, a few days I set off to buy 2 items from Aldi: Sliced bread for son and daughter's lunchbox sandwiches and dishwasher tablets (they are much much cheaper at Aldi). This is what I came back with:
You will note that dishwasher tablets do not appear on the bill.
Lynne Guinne
Veteran
Ah, yes, but you DID think to buy wine, @morning glory! A lady after my own heart.
My little pop-ins to a grocery store turn out a lot like yours. I'll go in for "just one thing...", then end up buying a dozen items...and forget the ONE things!
My little pop-ins to a grocery store turn out a lot like yours. I'll go in for "just one thing...", then end up buying a dozen items...and forget the ONE things!
Elawin
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Not necessarily, but the food is much fresher and tastier. I've never tried them. My cousin tried both Abel & Cole and Riverford, and said that while Abel & Cole had more choice, Riverford's was nicer.
Needs must!
Elawin
Guru
That's one reason I take the dog with me when I go out shopping. It limits the number of shops I can go in, and so reduces the amount I spend. When shopping online I rarely buy anything that isn't on my favourites, although I often alter my Riverford order
I don't think I can take my dog into any shops around here. Do you have food shops that let your dog in?
I will check out Riverford to see. Thanks!
Elawin
Guru
One or two will, otherwise I nip round to the garage to get petrol and grab a few bits and pieces at the same time. The Co-op one has a larger selection. The mutt of course is still in the car. On one occasion I was walking him, when I suddenly realised I needed something from our local (small) Sainsbury's - I gave his lead to the security guard on the door
Elawin
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Forgot to mention, Riverford (or other members of their cooperative) produce their own fruit, veg, meat and dairy; Abel & Cole do not.
OK. Thanks. I will be trying Riverford next week.