Morning to all on this Thursday. I hope you are all well and safe.
Cool morning and it is cloudy right now. They say we had some rain overnight, I don't really see any signs of that. We had a brief shower yesterday - not much. It is supposed to be windy the next couple days.
This morning I saw a Robin sitting on the fence looking towards my window! I saw some much earlier in the year, and then they disappeared (way too early). I declare the one I saw this morning my first Robin of spring!!!! Always look forward to seeing them back in the area - as I know warmer weather is close at hand.
OK, I saw something the other day about shopping, and thought the view of how to shop was interesting. I copied a couple of paragraphs to share. I guess this is a big thing on Instagram - no idea, as I don't do that. But here we go.
He calls it a shortcut to shopping for a week. Making a plan of the 6 to 1 method to work for a smaller family, is supposed to be easy.
I think it sounds kind of like how many of us shop anyway! I always try to be heavier on veggies and fruit. I use/buy lesser meats/eggs. Most sauces I make myself. I consistently have pasta and rice or bread on hand. Once in a blue moon I buy a treat, but they can be made at home as well.
It does not take into account having a stocked pantry and/or freezer.
I know many of us do not shop every week as well.
I guess this is the next 'new' thing!! Seems many of us have been doing it for years.
Whatever works, to get folks to shop healthier and maybe save some money in their shopping endeavors. Sometimes it takes social media to get people to looking at things differently. That can be good or bad. In this case - I will say it is a good thing.
I just wish it also spoke of trying to have extra for when funds are low, or emergencies happen. But I guess it is a start to get people to eating better!
What do you think?
Hope you all have a great ending to your week and the start of your March!!!
Spring is getting closer!
I've always heard one should concentrate on the perimeter of the store: produce, meats, dairy. Generally, for a normal shopping, that's what I do. Of course there are trips down aisles for dried beans, coffee, flour, drygoods. Perhaps the "treat" could be something for long-term-storage, a pantry-building item like canned meat. :) There are many aisles in my grocery that I hardly ever see, don't buy those kinds of things (soft-drinks). I do cast my eyes on other things I use, like toothpaste or soaps - are they on special? That would be my chance to stock up.
ReplyDeleteIt would be interesting to try the 6-1 thing but I think I'd end up with too much produce to use up before it's going "off". That's the disadvantage of cooking for one! If I make soup it often lasts nearly a week!
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I prefer the perimeter as well. Seems that is where the real food is. Some aisles I never go down - others rarely.
DeleteI like fresh fruit and veggies - I guess that would be my opportunity to put some back in the freezer or can for future use.
Cooking for one can be kept simple for sure.
Yes, shop the perimeter of the store. Miss Cheryl, I think you have taught us this as well as planning meals heavy on veg and fruit. Saw a cute post on Instagram. This lady put together a little funny video with her eating bad, commercially prepared food and JFK Jr. frowning at her, and when she ate something wholesome, he was grinning at her. Took her some time to collect the images and put it all together.
ReplyDeleteWe got some rain overnight, the patio and sidewalk was wet. Pretty nice out now. Going to peg some clothes on the line. And clean up the pile of boots at the front door and move the bag of salt.
Yep, perimeter - the healthiest.
DeleteThat would be a cute video - I think he was very health conscience.
It is decent out, a bit of sun at this point.
If I didn't have a freezer (meat/veg) and pantry stock, it would be a great teaching tool. I sure hope the social media campaign gets people out of the middle of stores and the boxed/bagged chemical soup manufacturers are making a bloody fortune on while sacrificing healthy nutrition. Oh dear, don't get me started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday :-)
I think for 'newbies' it could be very useful. I hope it helps as well. We all know social media can have a very drastic effect - so let's hope some get back to healthy eating.
DeleteI love new ideas, even if they're old ideas wrapped in new wording. It's just fun to think about things differently and some stick with you more than others. A similar idea that has stuck with me is when someone says that we've made meal planning way too complicated. Just pick a meat, a side, and a veggie. That's it. I like simple methods. I would have to write down the "6,5,4,3,2,1" categories :) I would forget them as soon as I got to the store :)
ReplyDeleteIt's an interesting concept, and I suspect he assumes that there will be some pantry items to add to this list. I couldn't do without spices and dairy products, for example.
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