We had a good shopping session after Hubby’s INR this morning. As expected he is out of range, but only just, so all being well it should settle down by next week.
We decided to visit the Co-op in the village where our new surgery is and pay a little extra perhaps for better quality than what we have seen locally on offer.
We bought a lovely cauliflower for ยฃ1 and had it for dinner with some carrots, green beans, mash and savoury mince, which was a lot easier and quicker than doing a cottage pie. I cooked extra so we can have bubble and squeak tomorrow, and I froze the rest.
I also got some grapes and strawberries, plus two packs of the yogurt Hubby prefers as they had a good shelf life.
Cleaning products were few and what was left on the shelf was the expensive named brands or bleaches, but no spray cleaners.
Their bread was expensive, but the shop was well stocked, clean, and the staff friendly and chatty.
We came home passing the garage where we fueled up yesterday and there were no queues at all. Either everyone has filled up and now don’t need petrol, or people are being sensible here.
Into our local supermarket then and that was a pleasant surprise.
For once, the store was clean and there was plenty of produce. I got some decent bananas and blueberries, so am now well stocked with fresh fruit. I got a loaf of 50/50 bread as Hubby can tolerate that now, some yogurt for me, gingernut biscuits which are now part of Hubby’s daily diet, Flora lighter margarine and some shower cream. We picked up two rolls of pedal bin liners (which have gone up from 79p to 85p), the last kitchen spray cleaner and also one for the bathroom, which have both leapt up from 45p to 65p.
It was definitely an improvement on our last shopping encounter there after which I filled in their ‘Have Your Say’ survey online, giving the store a host of NOs and only 1 for recommending to a friend or family member. We used a self checkout so had no contact with cashiers today, though only one position was open anyway and we saw only two staff trundling cages on the shop floor.
Enjoy hearing about your day. . . . just saying Would love to taste a Gingernut Biscut, Claudia
We have found them to be the only biscuits that do not affect Hubby’s digestion.
I looked at recipes on line and it appears to be more of a cookie than what Americans call a biscuit. Also ginger the spice not gingernut. Yes ginger is soothing and I drink ginger tea.
Ginger has a lot of health benefits. Yes, I think it would be referred to as a cookie in the US.
So glad you found some quality produce! I bet the survey you filled out rattled someone’s cage…
Hopefully…… and I’d do it again!
Nice that you had good shopping experiences.
Made a change locally!
sounds like a good shopping trip! Sorry the prices of some things went up, though. Xx
Prices are creeping up everywhere
Things are no improving her, shortages and petrol being a nightmare ๐
So far, we have been lucky. With a full tank of fuel we’re ok for the time being, and are pretty well stocked in the freezer (mainly tomatoes LOL) and cupboards. We’ll buy the basics as and when we need them. Treats optional!! You OK otherwise?
Yes thanks but desperately tired, I am honestly struggling but I don’t know why , and you are you okay ๐๐
Sorry to hear this. Are you sleeping? Did they ever sort your meds out?
We’re good at the moment.
I am so glad you guys are okay, no sleeping well, meds are all sorted at the moment ๐
Hope you can get some rest. Have you been for a recent check up?
No I am not happy with our drs so avoiding them like the plague ๐
Must admit we are so glad we changed surgeries, and now that Hubby has his reflux notes elsewhere, that is also a plus!
Excellent ๐