LIFE | FOOD | AGRICULTURE
Small is Big
Grocery shopping in small bites
This week, I stopped at a small farm market for a few things and found myself walking away with a very expensive bag of groceries.
I am happy to pay for local products, but sometimes I am surprised at how fast it adds up.
5 apples, some ginger, 1 clove of garlic, 3 herbal tonic drinks, some charcuterie soppressata, a bag of popcorn, and a shampoo bar all added up to $43.
Fortunately, when I ventured out for more groceries earlier this evening, I gathered about double the food stuffs from the food cooperative for $45. So it balances out. My shopping is done.
I’m just grateful that I don’t have to walk into a massive grocery store. I’ve done my best to avoid them for years. The detachment and anxiety I feel when wandering aisle after aisle looking for my eight shopping list items is a subtle stress I just don’t want to feel anymore. It seems minor, but it makes a big difference in my daily life.
Small shops are where it’s at for me.
It’s true that it can be more expensive. Much of the time I spend in small shops is hunting for the deals and making sure I have a plan for every item I purchase. I find a lot of satisfaction in this conscious food…
