When we first got the flyer from Sprouts several months ago, I though it was another Whole Foods. I'd finally made a trek to a local Whole Foods a couple of months ago. I was awed by the sheer variety of things they had in their bins (probably 15 types of flour, 30 types of beans, etc.). I was even more stunned by their prices, so we haven't ( Read more... )

Last month I worked at the NB library bookstore. They had a totally cool popup book in excellent conditon. Can't remember the title but it was by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart.  It had 5 popups on every page!! One major popup in the middle of the book as you open the page and FOUR popups in each corner. Serious popup goodness and I totally ( Read more... )

http://www.freshandeasy.com/

I've done more cooking these last 3 months than I have in the last 15 years.   At least cooking which was flavorful and edible.  Part of this is because I've discovered Fresh & Easy.   What a fabulous grocery store.  ALL the produce and meat are clearly  labeled with a sell-by date.  And on the last day, it's half off ( Read more... )