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Categories: eating single, grocery stores, tips and tricks » [22 Jul 2009 | One Comment | 2,895 views]
A tale of three grocery stores…

When saving money on groceries you have to find the store that best suites your needs. You are ideally looking for the store that sells what you like to eat, prices the type of food you eat as loss leaders regularly, has your staples competitively priced, short lines and is conveniently located.
Because I lived in Austin, Texas and near Lebanon-Hanover, New Hampshire I was used to shopping in Central Market, Whole Foods and the Co-op. I purchased excellent quality foods that were good value for the dollar for the most …

Categories: Featured, food and drink » [17 Jul 2009 | One Comment | 22,927 views]
Watermelon Calories

The delicious watermelon is actually a member of the squash family (Cucurbitaceae) but is unique in its sweetness and juiciness. You will find them at your local market in different shapes and sizes: from red to yellow, striped and spotted rinds and weighing from a few pounds to big and heavy. Many grocery stores sell them pre-sliced and ready to eat.
Watermelon Calories and Nutrition
Watermelon is naturally low in calories but high in Vitamin A and C. It is an all-around healthy food. Serve it frequently as …

Categories: seasonal recipes » [1 Jul 2009 | One Comment | 1,648 views]
Tofu, Tomato and Spinach Soup

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 minced garlic clove

Categories: video » [22 May 2009 | No Comment | 1,947 views]
How Much Food Can I Grow Around My House?

“Peak Moment 87: In summer 2006 Judy Alexander embarked on an experiment to see how much food she could grow, and how many neighbors could benefit, from the garden around her house.
Check out her homegrown rainwater collection and irrigation system – watering her 60+ edible crops. Meet the bees, the chickens and the worms. And catch her joy in producing so much food for so little effort. ”

Categories: grocery stores, news » [6 May 2009 | No Comment | 1,678 views]
A Grocery Store Joke

A new supermarket opened in my town. It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain.
When you pass the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and you experience the scentĀ of fresh mown hay.
In the meat department there is the aroma of charcoal grilled steaks with onions.
When you approach the egg case, you hear hens cluck and cackle, and the air is filled with the pleasing aroma of bacon and eggs …