06/23/2026
Pondering thought the last few days. Is the big grocery store necessary or just a convenience we are addicted too? But I also know that times have changed where having things at our convenience is needed for many to survive. I’ve debated a few times seeing just how difficult a month without a big grocer really is. I can make and grow most of our food besides a few staple things but lately I’ve been buying bulk from the Amish store. A lot of things I find cheaper than Sam’s Club or Costco at the little Amish store as far as dry goods go. And to be honest the lack of noise there is almost relieving. No humming coolers or buzzing overhead lights. I go there for flours and sugars maybe once a month. I truly think I could knock my grocery shopping down to flour, sugar, salt, coffee and maybe indulge on some chocolate.
How could you reduce you dependency on big box grocers? Could you go without for an extended period of time?
Tonight’s dinner brought to you by today’s mozzarella, some of last years tomatoes, fresh basil, pizza crust and some Italian seasoned pork from last fall’s pigs.
