Wow! I am hungry for everything I see – especially in the Bakery section. Recently my spouse and I decided to alter some of our food and eating habits. I found it quite easy to do that while stretched out in my recliner and just talking about it. Kind of a challenge when actually pushing the cart up and down the aisles. I enjoy doing most of the grocery shopping for our house (actually, we live in a condo). It is a personal social outing with myself by myself. Very seldom in a hurry. Usually go to the same two stores (one green, the other yellow) so I don’t get lost in the midst of everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some time ago, after the ‘green’ store rearranged their Produce section without consulting me, I found myself in unknown territory. Panic began to set in. I realized I was in the Organic aisle. What to do? I feared being pounced upon by some of the products and force-fed into a vegetarian state of mind. So I got out of there quickly. Since that time, with my new awareness and intentions, I smile and wave as I go by that aisle. No fear. Just a growing healthy respect. I haven’t crossed the river to that side (yet, and maybe never will) but have found a new, non-judgmental wellbeing in considering them my colleagues rather than adversaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other vegetables and fruit surround the Organic aisle to protect it from potential harm by callous unbelievers. And, with our new increased attention to plant-based foods, I spend a fair bit of time there. Oh, the asparagus is 2.99 when usually 6.99. Great. That will do us for servings at two suppers (I still have a hard time saying ‘dinner’ for the evening meal. Until recently, I thought you had to be smug Democrat from New York City to call it that). Ah, a smaller package of Mixed Spring Greens. That’s good. Barbara has suggested she would like a change of taste from the spinach which I bought in an unduly large volume a few weeks ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I need to draw strength from Produce because next stop is Bakery. Or, I should say, it used to be a full stop. I would examine birth dates for croissants and danish then do math for whether the large or small ones were a better buy. And the various donuts (chocolate, sprinkles, coconut, cream) beckoned to me from behind the glass door. The siren call has weakened a bit since new standards have now imprisoned each one in its own cellophane wrapping. I feel their pain since much of the aromatic and visual attraction has been shrouded by reflective plastic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yesterday was a particularly difficult time in Bakery. We have shifted to less use of bread. But a few weeks ago, when we were going to have a new soup for a few meals, I ‘caved’ and bought a beautiful round loaf of San Francisco sourdough. Right now I am reliving the joy of each slice. And there it was in front of me yesterday. That rotund loaf with artistic indents and sprinkled with just a dusting of flour on top. With white and black angel on each shoulder pressing in on my conflicted state of being, I finally broke through, turned my back in wilful disdain, and got my cart out of there. Maybe next time – when we have new soup for a few meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the time I got to freshly barbecued chickens on their heated racks, I pretty much ‘had it together’ again. Just a whiff of that enticing aroma then I turned left into the Wellness section. Yes, that is what it’s called. And it is huge. Until recently it was foreign territory to me. But now I devote time to examine all the options for non-dairy milk. I have taken a liking to Unsweetened Oat but with Vanilla flavour. Almond also works. I am just a beginner but there are numerous other options for advanced learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At this point you may be thinking that I am now a vegan or, at minimum, a vegetarian. I would say neither but rather a Visitor to these realms of philosophy and lifestyle. Our present decision is to do more of plant-based whole food. We still love barbecued skewers of chicken and various vegetables. Fish and seafood are a regular pleasure. And, to officially welcome Spring when I open up my deck, I do plan to lovingly barbecue a good steak, saut\u00e9 some mushrooms, and add some type of compatible potato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I began by saying how difficult grocery shopping is now. That was a bit of hype to get your attention. The truth is, each time I leave the store having made good decisions (‘good’ in view of our current priorities), I feel more empowered to continue down this new road of discovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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