Reply #33: I used to shop at Trader Joes once a week.

[kimchi]

It seemed like a lot of money since there isn't a very good selection of items in the ones I've frequented, and I have to go elsewhere for the remainder. Secondly, my husband eats a ton of meat.

Whole Foods has a wonderful selection, and is great for bulk items. Otherwise, the "packaged" items are more expensive. I don't mind paying more for the vegetables.

We also have a wonderful super-asian market, with fresh, unusual (to me) products from all over the world. The downside is that you get beat up just walking through because it is so popular. I'll have to find out who owns it.