Comparing Frozen Fish to Fresh
“My mother swears by frozen fish. I was unconvinced, and decided to put her statements to the test: could flash-frozen fish taste as good as… Read More »Comparing Frozen Fish to Fresh
THE GLC BLOG
Lots o’ links
A big thanks to everyone who’s been linking us up and spreading the word about the grocery list book. Reciprocal link-love goes out to: Boing… Read More »Lots o’ links
Newcomers take to global grocery stage
“Tesco and Wal-Mart are the undisputed champions of the international grocery market, but little-known fringe grocers may rise to eat into their margins over the… Read More »Newcomers take to global grocery stage
Food from Hell
“This week, Hell’s food editor brings you an informative primer for properly stocking your pantry shelves in case a horde of hungry rednecks descends on… Read More »Food from Hell
How did Piggly Wiggly get its name?
“Clarence Saunders founded Piggly Wiggly in Memphis, Tenn., in 1916. His idea of a grocery store revolutionized the way you shop for groceries. Prior to… Read More »How did Piggly Wiggly get its name?
Free books — it’s the May GLC giveaway!
UPDATE: The GLC Giveaway books for May are gone. Congrats to Phil and Raymond — enjoy your free books! | The first person to write… Read More »Free books — it’s the May GLC giveaway!
A new Top 10 list
Um, hey, I made a new Top 10 list because I am just so funny.
Store Managers Offer Tips To Save On Groceries
“Area grocery store managers said a few simple changes in your shopping habits can help you save money on food. According to the American Express… Read More »Store Managers Offer Tips To Save On Groceries
Take The Stress Out Of Planning What To Cook
“Two Denver-area moms hope to take the stress out of working in the kitchen by using a Web site to help them plan meals, television… Read More »Take The Stress Out Of Planning What To Cook
Hello Boing Boing and Consumerist readers!
Thanks for stopping by … now send me your lists and you could end up in my new book! You can either email a scan… Read More »Hello Boing Boing and Consumerist readers!
New lessons about buying organic
“While most people may think a decisive factor in organic-food buying would be price, Demeritt and her colleagues don’t see it that way. ‘It’s more… Read More »New lessons about buying organic
GLC book: Lists from around the world?
I’d also like to have a little section of lists from around the globe. If you live outside of the U.S., send yours in! I… Read More »GLC book: Lists from around the world?
GLC book: Lists from all 50 states?
One of the chapters I’m considering for the book (currently titled “Milk, Eggs, Vodka: The Lost Grocery Lists of America”) would feature a list from… Read More »GLC book: Lists from all 50 states?
A GLC book is in the works!
OK folks, bigs news. I’m working on turning the Grocery List Collection into a book. Clip some coupons and start saving your pennies because it’s… Read More »A GLC book is in the works!
Woman Turns Grocery Shopping Into Science
“When it comes to saving serious money on your grocery bill, seeing is believing. It’s why Faye Prosser of Cary, N.C., keeps a collection of… Read More »Woman Turns Grocery Shopping Into Science
Organic Coach Shows Consumers How to Make the Switch
“While the number of Americans who have tried organic foods jumped to 65 percent last year, many consumers say they need information about the organic… Read More »Organic Coach Shows Consumers How to Make the Switch
TO-DO LIST
Not grocery lists, but to-do lists: “Everything from garden-variety daily to-do lists to lifelong goals, pros and cons lists, wish lists, work lists, honeymoon ideas,… Read More »TO-DO LIST
Is it self-service or disservice?
“‘It’s a self-everything world,’ said Mike Webster, vice president and general manager of NCR Self Service, which makes self-checkout equipment. ‘Customers increasingly are demanding self-service… Read More »Is it self-service or disservice?
Live Checkout Clerks Are Better
“The problem came when I reached the checkout aisles and found no lines open and no friendly clerk waiting. A pale young woman who looked… Read More »Live Checkout Clerks Are Better
A couple odd grocery lists
This is a weird one and this is an honest one.