I like to go shopping with a market list. While I am sure that I don't always stick to it, I feel like I need one so I am not inclined to buy on impulse. I have found that I am able to save money as I have chosen wisely, making meals as I am putting my list together. At least the meals are mentally made.

This week was shopping for basic necessities to include fruit, vegetables and perhaps some meat. I am doing the needful. How many people like to shop for food? I have to be honest. I really don't. I like to eat and I don't mind cooking, but, if it isn't in my garden, I would rather go to the produce stands, where they grow it and sell their goods directly to you, selecting the goodness fresh from the farm food. Seems like I am in between picking at the moment, waiting for some of the crops to be ready, making the fifty-yard dash through the grocery stores. Just to be done with it. Can I be the only one that feels this way? Doing the needful isn't as fun as picking fruit. There is just something about it.

I was happy that what I did get was fresh looking, even if they were a bit overpriced. I have been reading all the posts and the one thing they have in common is that everything is going up in price - still. There has been no break and it continues to skyrocket. Unfortunately, some people are having to make choices on things that buy. Not like before and that is a shame.

I have stocked up on staples like lentils, pasta and other dried goods that stay good over time. Our winter will be here in a few months, or at least the cooler weather. So lentils are something I use a lot in the winter, for soups, fillings, and even sweets. For now, I use them as a thickener for stews. and curries and also a nice hummus-like dip. They are versatile! They store well too. I know, I am just being silly.

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Some days, life is a perfect symphony. I know! This is #MarketFriday, and how appropriate is this?? Not, but, I needed something to break up all these vegetables. Don't you think? Shhhh!... Just put it on and enjoy.

Okay...You may not remember this, but, I always take a picture of my refrigerator to keep me honest. You know the drill!!! Let's do a refrigerator check!!! Open up wide and take a picture! That always keeps me honest on the junk I put in it.

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