Spinach!?
An educated opinion on the E. Coli/spinach problem: “Chez Pim has a special guest blogger today, his name is Andy Griffin. Andy and his wife… Read More »Spinach!?
Beyond groceries
In Search of Grocery Gems
“After a summer wallowing in fresh produce and farmers’ markets, it’s always a shock to come back to the supermarket. Many of New York City’s… Read More »In Search of Grocery Gems
Mighty Girl’s new book
Maggie Mason: “No One Cares What You Had For Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog is my very first book! … Buying your copy here… Read More »Mighty Girl’s new book
The Best Time to Buy Everything
“…bargain lovers know that there’s a smart time to buy just about anything. For example, those looking for a great deal on a car should… Read More »The Best Time to Buy Everything
Looking back at a longtime friendship
“I have this thing about birthdays. I always want to ignore them. I just don’t want to think about getting any older. But my friend… Read More »Looking back at a longtime friendship
Grocery stores eating loss of missing carts
“Abandoned shopping carts are a common sight in Oceanside and elsewhere, but the theft and vandalism of marketplace conveyances represent a considerable loss for local… Read More »Grocery stores eating loss of missing carts
Attention, Shoplifters
“Store managers these days need all the high-tech help they can get. Increasingly, they’re under assault from organized gangs of professional shoplifters. These skilled thieves… Read More »Attention, Shoplifters
Teas and Neighbors
“It looked like a lot of luggage for a weekend trip: Three suitcases and two big boxes. But it was easy carrying them to the… Read More »Teas and Neighbors
Gofers brave stores for you
“Nila Sturlin, a mother of three, has grocery shopping down to an art. The 32-year-old Loves Park mother and full-time systems engineer says she can… Read More »Gofers brave stores for you
How safe is your grocery store?
“In an unprecedented report, NBC News ranks the top 10 grocery chains in the country in Dateline’s ‘Supermarket Sweep.’”
Doctors say shopping carts can be a danger to children
“The nation’s pediatricians are warning parents today against putting children in shopping carts. ‘Parents are strongly encouraged to seek alternatives,’ says the American Academy of… Read More »Doctors say shopping carts can be a danger to children
Price Checkers Assemble Inflation Report
“Caren Gaffney would be the perfect contestant on ‘The Price is Right.’ She moves from store to store, meticulously combing the aisles and taking down… Read More »Price Checkers Assemble Inflation Report
Are organic fruit, veggies worth the extra cost?
“For parents concerned about the effect of the pesticides used in conventional food production, buying organic makes sense, University of Washington research shows. Children eating… Read More »Are organic fruit, veggies worth the extra cost?
Hungry for Whole Foods
“The hunger of some residents for the cachet of Whole Foods is stirring unease among working-class residents who worry they will be forced out by… Read More »Hungry for Whole Foods
Organize that shopping cart
“Yes, even grocery shopping can be organized. Why? There’s something to be said for getting home and being able to enjoy nacho chips that aren’t… Read More »Organize that shopping cart
Food Reference: Food History, Trivia, Cooking Schools, Recipes
Food Reference is a ridiculously interesting and useful web site for those of us interested in all things food. The site features “articles and trivia… Read More »Food Reference: Food History, Trivia, Cooking Schools, Recipes
Seduced by sales? You may need retail therapy
“We’ve all been there: You go into a store for a legitimate purchase and suddenly the clearance rack beckons. On ‘Today’s Money,’ we take a… Read More »Seduced by sales? You may need retail therapy
Supermarkets copy Whole Foods’ shopping list
“They look like Whole Foods. They smell like Whole Foods. They even taste like Whole Foods. But they’re actually part of some of the oldest… Read More »Supermarkets copy Whole Foods’ shopping list
Michael Pollan: My Letter to Whole Foods
“Last month, John Mackey, the president of Whole Foods, wrote me a letter (also published on the Whole Foods Web site), taking issue with some… Read More »Michael Pollan: My Letter to Whole Foods
Nudo: Adopt an olive tree
“Nudo is an olive grove. And part of it can be yours. Adopt one of its 881 trees for a year and you’ll receive all… Read More »Nudo: Adopt an olive tree