Yesterday we went for a grocery run to our local farmer's market. In contrast to the upper-middle class 'al fresco' version with perfectly arranged 'heirloom' and organic produce, the one we frequent is housed in a rather grubby-looking old grocery store. It sprawls into several sections, including housewares, clothing (yes!), local bulk and preserved goodies, bakery, meat/fish, dairy, and east Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern foods. The produce, while at times not as 'pretty' as in the chain stores, is abundant and diverse, easily accommodating many international cuisines.
Moreover, almost all produce and perishables are available at incredibly reasonable prices, allowing us to purchase two cartloads of groceries for ~$150.00. As far as I know this is nearly unheard of in our area, and is probably one of the reasons the market is so popular.
I want to express my gratitude for the Farmer's Market not only for the ease of finding a huge variety of food, but to be able to afford such things now that we are confined to a single income.
What are you grateful for today?
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| Just a portion of our many tasty purchases! |
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This post is part of the daily gratitude practice I am working to develop during 2018. You can read all about it at ByChanceBuddhism!
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May all beings be happy!
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