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Nerding out on Grocery Shopping
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Maria Bowe
If this isn't a fun conversation starter, what is?! Alternatively: grocery shopping gets more fun as you get older
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(Artisanal) Stores
 
Apps
 
What's Always in My Cart
 
Farmers Markets

(Artisanal) Stores

I have different stores for different purposes, but bougie stores are always the most fun to shop at

 
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going here is an activity in and of itself. they have the best flowers and BEST focaccia. pricey, so not a place for a full grocery shop IMO
Providore Fine Foods
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must go for fresh pasta, cheeses, and desserts
Montelupo - Italian Market
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I can spend so long in here
Wellspent Market
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Apps

I'm not a big grocery shop on an app type of person, but I love browsing sales before I shop in person

 
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I love a good sale so I usually check the app for sales before I shop to help me strategize (perks of amazon prime!!)
Whole Foods Market app
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What's Always in My Cart

 
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aggresively sweet so a little bit goes a long way- great for people who want to add some ~spice~ to their morning coffee
Non-Dairy Oat Creamer Brown Sugar Flavor
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chickpeas are so versatile (and cheap and easy!!) so we always have some in our cabinet
Chickpeas
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my favorite cereal and the only one that keeps me full!!
Panda Puffs Cereal, 24.7 oz Earth Friendly Bag
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I'm not even vegan but I love this soup (also chicken in canned soup sometimes gives me the ick) also it's often on sale!
Upton's Naturals Chick & Noodle Soup, 14.5 oz
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Nice and herby. I love adding parm on top at home for a go-to lunch
Upton's Naturals Italian Wedding Soup, 14.5oz
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always on hand for pizza! this is the perfect size for one pizza
Fresh Mozzarella
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My go-to Tabasco flavor lately- so good on eggs!
TABASCO ® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce
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locally made in Portland, we always are trying new flavors (there are so many!!) I think jalapeno is currently my favorite. perfect consistency!
King Harvest Hummus: Home
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levels up any pasta or great with peppers. they often go on sale too (I promise they look better cooked!!)
Mild Italian Pork Sausage at Whole Foods Market
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coconut milk is an ingredient in probably half of the recipes I make, so it's always in my cart
Thai Kitchen Unsweetened Coconut Milk, 13.66 fl oz
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hands down the best pickles. crunchy and just the right amount of pickled
Half Sour Pickles - Grillo's Pickles
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I'm obsessed with anything ginger
365 by Whole Foods Sparkling Ginger Water 12Pk
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I keep meaning to follow this guide but I usually end up choosing whatever is on sale…
The Best Chicken Broth and Stock You Can Get in the Store
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A must during the summer, I'm not too picky about the flavor and they usually are on sale at Whole Foods
Chameleon Cold-Brew
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Farmers Markets

So many fun ones in Portland! I love getting produce at these spots and making an activity out of it in the summer

 
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fun summer activity! lots of great vendors
Milwaukie Farmers Market
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probably the most hyped market in Portland, tons of vendors and lots of prepared foods too
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
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a smaller market but great vendors, and it's a fun neighborhood to walk around before/after. super bike friendly!
Woodstock Farmers Market | SE Portland
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