Grocery
Trip to Mom’s
Some unique finds at Mom’s. I love the convenience, product selection and prices Gourmet artisanal cheeses I thought I’d try the the soy bean spaghetti Hmm……it was a bit of a toss up. I decided to try the Relaxed Mind...
read moreJoe’s Ready For Fall
brown, red and wild rice medley. It microwaves in 3 minutes. My kids love it in soup or mixed with chicken Pumpkin souffle, cheesecake and pie pumpkin ale You don’t have to be a gluten-free person to enjoy these dark chocolate gooey brownies. After baked they will stay doughy for several days. They are even better mixed with chocolate chips. You can’t tell they are made with rice flour I almost bought these but resisted. A chocolate covered potato chip has to be...
read moreGrocery Stores I like in Alexandria VA
I’m a terrible grocery shopper. I don’t make a list until I realize we are out of everything and I typically visit at least two different grocery stores on any given week. That’s because I can’t find everything that I need at one store. Sometimes after I’ve planned a week of dinners I decide that I’d rather make something else thus requiring new ingredients and another trip to the store. I used to love grocery shopping before I had kids but after my oldest daughter was born I became good friends with Peapod...
read moreMOM’s Organic Market Alexandria VA
If you are looking for organic foods at a great price look no further than MOM’s Organic Market There is something that feels inherently good about shopping at a locally owned grocery store that sells high-quality organic foods at a reasonable price. From the convenience standpoint, I can be in and out without ever waiting in line (that’s because they open up a new checkout for you if there is more than one person in line). The personnel is friendly and helpful. The clerks eagerly offer to carry your bags to the car. They have...
read moreFarmer’s Markets on King Street
We are lucky to have two Farmer’s Markets on King Street! The Alexandria Farmers’ Market 301 King Street This market in Old Town gets super crowded, but it’s also much larger than the Del Ray Farmer’s Market, and has a ton more vendor’s. There’s also DELICIOUS croissants stuffed with goat cheese and pesto, flowers, fresh squeezed orange juice, pretty handmade quilts, and wonderful breads. The Alexandria Farmer’s Market has been selling their products since 1753. Old Town Alexandria’s...
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