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In reply to the discussion: Do you get groceries delivered? [View all]True Dough
(24,053 posts)1. Maybe we'll get to that point someday
should we live long enough (never any guarantees).
For now, I'm still at the stage you mentioned where I'm very selective, especially when it comes to produce. I want ripe. I want juicy. I
And I prefer to reach in the back of the cooler for milk that won't expire for an additional 4 or 5 days rather than the stuff closer to the front.
Same for things like mayonnaise. Jars at one store may have a best-before date two months away, but another store may be in good shape six months out.
Those things still matter while I'm able-bodied, but will surely take a backseat in another decade or two.
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Same here. I do order sometimes, but the stores have sometimes made mistakes with both the
highplainsdem
Saturday
#13
Yes, I know and I once felt that way. I guess aging and its accompanying insults to your body has changed my attitude.
CTyankee
Saturday
#12
Any extra bananas you don't eat immediately will keep well in the fridge. Refrigerate them as soon as
highplainsdem
Saturday
#9
Yes, I still use them occasionally when I cannot get what I need through other sources.
SheltieLover
Saturday
#37
I shop off of the weekly circular from the store with the specials they are running for the next week.
CTyankee
Saturday
#24
would love to do that but I have a small kitchen. No space for a table and chair.
CTyankee
Saturday
#34