Bargain shoppers Extrodionaires: What are the websites that help you to save? [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2008 - 11 answers

Fairway, D'Ag, Westside Market, Garden of Eden. What's the diff? Tell me all about Upper West Side grocery stores. [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 10 answers

When inflation is measured, do economists take into account the shrinking size/quantity/volume of consumer products? Like when Pampers stay the same price, but each box contains fewer diapers thanks to the Grocery Shrink Ray.
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 5 answers

I've just finished reading Donna Tartt's The Secret History. At one point Tartt references a supposedly famous horror story, but I don't understand the reference! Can anyone identify it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Frozen chicken breasts and other frozen meats: Are they worthwhile? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 27 answers

Help me identify this Asian grocery item. An old roommate of my current roommate left this item in the cupboard, and I have no way to get a hold of them to ask about it. The package is yellow with all Asian language text of some sort. There is a picture of some beans and nuts. Inside are individual packets that seem to contain crushed seeds and/or nuts. What is this product, and what is it used for? i was just going to open it up and sprinkle on my oatmeal in the morning?
posted on May 1, 2008 - 11 answers

I've been living on my own for about five years now, but I still cannot for the life of me understand grocery shopping. I've tried buying the staples, easy-to-cook meals, and even specific recipes. But I always end up ordering take out after a week. [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 34 answers

I really love these easy-to-prepare, not-too-expensive A Taste of Thai/India/China meals for lunch. What else would I like? [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 12 answers

I'd like to stop using plastic grocery bags, but I use them as liners in all of my garbage cans (including the kitchen, where stuff thrown in tends to be moist food detritus). Any ideas on what to use as garbage liners in lieu of the plastic bags?
posted on Jan 24, 2008 - 21 answers

What grocery stores in Canada carry healthy(er) foods? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 14 answers

Cheapest prices, in the 5 boroughs of NYC, for Amy's frozen foods? Specifically, do you know any store where the Pockets are regularly less than $2.19, or the Tofu Lasagna is regularly less than $3.99? Those are best individual prices I've found (my freezer's too small for me to buy a case).
posted on Dec 22, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm going to get a 'customer loyalty card' from Bloom's (aka upscale Food-Lion) supermarket. The terms and conditions don't mention anything about the validity of the information, and I know enough about security and datamining that I don't want to distribute that information. Do they have a policy, or is there any way I could get caught using a fake name/address/telephone no, etc.?
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 36 answers

What websites offer free grocery coupons? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 3 answers

Is it unethical to try ONE grape at the grocery store in order to determine whether to buy a bag?
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 45 answers

Do you get a lot of your food via mail order? I mean everyday foods, not stuff from expensive specialty places. What are your favorite sources for this? (I'm in the U.S.) [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 12 answers

How do I start a grocery co-op? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 7 answers

Help me find my favorite bean in upstate NY... I'm hungry! [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Anyone know of a website that provides comprehensive food price data throughout the U.S.? For instance, lists the current price of top round beef, a gallon of milk, etc. I want to compare prices per region/city.
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 9 answers

How to sell imported goods to local businesses... If you've got any experience selling wholesale (or other relevant qualifications)... [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 7 answers

I love Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Wild Oats, and Farmers Market. What is the BIGGEST and best grocery store in Los Angeles County? Lots of variety needed.
posted on Jul 4, 2007 - 19 answers

So I'm going to San Diego because I'm a big ol' geek and I'm finally going to San Diego Comic Con this year, about which I'm super excited. While in San Diego, what food should I eat/buy? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2007 - 28 answers

Where are all the Mexican groceries in Seattle? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 17 answers

Grocery store line etiquette - when someone abandons their cart to go get an additional item, do they forfeit their place in line? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2007 - 116 answers

I am considering taking over a small grocery store in Brooklyn. I am looking for reading material that would better prepare me for running this type of business. In absence grocery specific books, I would be interested in general small business management books that others have found useful. Thanks.
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 10 answers

Is there a certain day/time of the week when grocery stores get deliveries of certain items? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2007 - 10 answers

In NYC, where can I buy FRESH SHELLED peas? (Not the sprouted peas from Sproutman.) On the A or 2/3 would be great, but I'd love to hear about any possibilities anywhere in the five boroughs.
posted on Jan 24, 2007 - 9 answers

Can I get Canadian bacon at a grocery store in St. Thomas (US VI)? Furthermore, what other differences from typical American suburban grocery stores will I find there? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2007 - 4 answers

Help? What is the best baking-specific store in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 3 answers

I read about a website that you input your grocery list into, and it will locate the cheapest prices in your area, as well as find online coupons for you to print out. Trouble is, I forgot the website name and have been unable to google it. Anyone know what I'm talking about? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2006 - 6 answers

I recently moved from NOVA to Somerville, MA and the place of business that I miss most is Wegmans! Is there any store remotely like that near where I am now? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2006 - 13 answers

How much to tip the Peapod delivery person? [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2006 - 11 answers

I am curious about the legality and feasability of starting a website/database where people just put in the barcode numbers of coupons to share them. [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2006 - 14 answers

I have a couple of very specific questions about our upcoming travel to Nice, France. 1. Does the Monoprix located on Avenue Jean Medecin sell groceries? And if so, would it be likely that we can find space in the nearby car park at about 6 pm on a Saturday? (We're coming directly from the States to a rural gite and will need to buy provisions for at least Sunday breakfast.) 2. Does the Monoprix at Place Garibaldi sell groceries and, if it does, is it possible to park nearby? (Both of these stores figure on our planned route out of the city. However, maps only show car parks near the one on Jean Medecin.) 3. Does traffic on Avenue Thiers, where the train station is located, run in both directions or just one way? It's not totally clear from all the maps I have consulted. If it is only one way and to the east, we'll have to greatly revise our itinerary out of town. Thanks muchly.
posted on Aug 8, 2006 - 7 answers

Help a girl who is kitchen challenged and has goofy food restrictions put together a grocery shopping list/easy meal ideas. [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 19 answers

I need to spend at least $25 at the grocery store to claim a discount. I want to minimize how much I go over $25. I have a list of a half a dozen items I want and their prices. Is there a program that can generate shopping lists that would meet the criteria? I want more than just the optimal list because I can get this discount repeatedly and I don't want to buy the same thing each time.
posted on Apr 16, 2006 - 15 answers

Questions for grocery clerks (or people who stand in line at the grocery thinking about people and their purchases). [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2005 - 61 answers

Why do I need a club card to qualify for sale prices at the grocery store? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2005 - 41 answers

GourmetFilter: Where in Manhattan might one purchase ostrich eggs?
I need them for Halloween an omlette recipe.
posted on Jun 26, 2004 - 8 answers