Full disclosure: It’s December 19 and I’m doing my Christmas meal planning here. Some people are smart enough to do this two or three weeks early, but I am definitely not one of them! So as I’m contemplating options, I’ll share and help you out, in case you’re a last-minute…
I’m a regular user of Superstore’s PC Express service , but I also use Save-On-Foods delivery occasionally to help us get through a busy week. Here’s how it (usually) works. Pros: Two thumbs up for convenience. Placing, scheduling, and receiving your order is usually painless. Produce quality is typically fine. Cons: Despite the name,…
We all know that eating more vegetables is one of the most consistent eating habits supporting better heart health, yet how many of us do it? I certainly don’t get the suggested half-plateful at every meal. So for summer fun, I thought I’d brainstorm a list of ways to get…
At the start of March, when we were stocking the pantry with a few extra staples, just in case, I ordered a bag of dried chickpeas in my online grocery order. When it came, it turned out to be a little bigger than I expected. 1.8kg, in fact, or about…
If you’re one of the many people concerned about eating too much these days, particularly afternoon and evening snacking, I have one question for you: Are you eating enough for lunch? ( Breakfast matters too, but I’m just focusing on lunch today.) Eating more than you’re comfortable with is a complicated…
Don’t. Go. There. Just. Don’t. Way. Too. Many. Darned. People. Just kidding! Sort of. If you want to stay 2 metres away from strangers right now, it’s not going to happen at Costco. At least not at my Costco! (Deerfoot Meadows in Calgary.) Different communities seem to be responding to…
Did you pick up a few bags of frozen vegetables to get you through the pandemic? Have they made it out of the freezer yet? They’re easy to ignore, aren’t they? If you’ve ever heard me speak, you know I’m a big proponent of frozen vegetables. We all know they’re…
(Originally written March 2016, most recently updated July 8, 2020.) If you’re near a Superstore, No Frills, Wholesale Club, “Your Independent Grocer,” or Loblaws, and need groceries, PC Express is one way to get your grocery shopping done without going in the store. (See below for other online grocery options.) If you’ve…