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SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
21. That's true. Plus, it's easier to control portions
Tue Oct 8, 2013, 03:23 PM
Oct 2013

by just fixing however much of the frozen veggie you want, meal by meal. I've noticed that these days I either can't find certain fresh veggies, or when I do, they're already packaged, so I have to buy the amount they want me to buy, not the amount I need. As someone who lives alone, it can be a problem.

Canned tomatoes are a better choice than the "fresh" ones in the supermarket. Of course, if you have some tomato plants in your back yard, that's a different story.

kick Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #1
Tears here. narnian60 Oct 2013 #2
After that snooty customer, I was probably next in line... derby378 Oct 2013 #3
But thats the really sad part..... daleanime Oct 2013 #16
Um... I wouldn't give them that much credit. Especially since they're notoriously myopic on these calimary Oct 2013 #39
Reminds me of this... Unknown Beatle Oct 2013 #53
I think the same think when I buy things for my disabled parent Hydra Oct 2013 #4
In tears. Hope for better times for you. LiberalLoner Oct 2013 #5
Sorry that this happened. People can be cruel. RebelOne Oct 2013 #6
This gratefully employed taxpayer SalviaBlue Oct 2013 #7
Had I been behind you in that line, SheilaT Oct 2013 #8
just want to add... handmade34 Oct 2013 #19
That's true. Plus, it's easier to control portions SheilaT Oct 2013 #21
I didn't know that! CrispyQ Oct 2013 #27
and the frozen ones aren't soaked in salt............. n/t DebJ Oct 2013 #91
I was on snap a long time ago. LeftofObama Oct 2013 #9
Ironic thing is that none of the "one percent" ever sets foot in a Sav-a-Lot or other grocery store Divernan Oct 2013 #10
You could not be more wrong Bunnahabhain Oct 2013 #18
I interacted with the wealthy in my community when I worked on the census. Divernan Oct 2013 #71
and the cops come in a flash,,,,,you are correct ....no save a lot grocery shoppers ever lunasun Oct 2013 #77
You said the top 10% Bunnahabhain Oct 2013 #98
Hugs and encouragement! JNelson6563 Oct 2013 #11
Been where you are, may be there again at some point ... Myrina Oct 2013 #12
Shit, man, it's not like you were buying lobster or caviar. . . DinahMoeHum Oct 2013 #13
i know how you feel mshasta Oct 2013 #14
I was in back of an EBT customer last week. I smiled, complimented her on her choices. freshwest Oct 2013 #15
Do you comment on the choices people make who aren't using an EBT card? Luminous Animal Oct 2013 #54
+1 leftstreet Oct 2013 #57
+2 AngryOldDem Oct 2013 #93
if a complete stranger complimented me on my food choices in the checkout line datasuspect Oct 2013 #100
Odd the numerous ways we look for simply to be offended LanternWaste Oct 2013 #103
i'm a strong proponent of minding one's own business datasuspect Oct 2013 #104
you have more grace than me... FirstLight Oct 2013 #17
This is why I am in favor of a guaranteed minimum income munster69 Oct 2013 #20
Amen.... daleanime Oct 2013 #26
Very Nice Idea...but how will you fund it? Joel thakkar Oct 2013 #36
Thats about the sum of corporate welfare and the military budget each year kmlisle Oct 2013 #84
Fairly simply. quakerboy Oct 2013 #92
Just to add to those above jeff47 Oct 2013 #101
we always manage to have funding for war noiretextatique Oct 2013 #106
Welcome to DU, munster69! calimary Oct 2013 #41
How would that person know it's a SNAP card vs. any other debit card? Common Sense Party Oct 2013 #22
+1. There are about a million different kinds of credit card and debit card out there, Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #24
It's pretty distinctive... Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2013 #28
yes and some stores use a different machine Enrique Oct 2013 #38
Or maybe he/she WAS a fart? calimary Oct 2013 #42
In my state JonLP24 Oct 2013 #47
Maybe they use to have a SNAP card themselves JI7 Oct 2013 #66
House Republicans ought to be made to read your compelling and eloquent post flpoljunkie Oct 2013 #23
I'm sure reading that would make House Republicans reflect on their position and think Snake Plissken Oct 2013 #96
There's a lot of ignorance out there. DeSwiss Oct 2013 #25
I'll bet the same customer doesn't have any problem with the grocery store asking if she would like CrispyQ Oct 2013 #29
Man, that would take some balls. Flatulo Oct 2013 #37
I never round up. Why give the corporations the tax write off? CrispyQ Oct 2013 #73
I agree with you on the publicity - but there is no write-off benefit for the stores whopis01 Oct 2013 #75
Thank you for clarifying. --nt CrispyQ Oct 2013 #95
Not to make light of your situation Southside Oct 2013 #30
I don't hate you, either, ColesCountyDem. Cracklin Charlie Oct 2013 #31
Thank you for this very moving post War Horse Oct 2013 #32
It hurts to be looked at scornfully by heartless ignorance. RVN VET Oct 2013 #33
I know what you mean RVN VET. But I myself want to see their comeuppance here and in this life! calimary Oct 2013 #43
Oh, I'd feel justice had been done if the heartless putzes (putzim?) get called out before they die. RVN VET Oct 2013 #58
KnR. Hugs and prayers for you and all in your shoes. Hekate Oct 2013 #34
You are a human being Titonwan Oct 2013 #108
I wouldn't know what an EBT card looks like - so many cards being used all the time progree Oct 2013 #35
Dear snooty, ignorant person in the grocery line: Brigid Oct 2013 #40
I like the way you write flamingdem Oct 2013 #44
Half the people have sulphurdunn Oct 2013 #45
ought to force them to watch PatrynXX Oct 2013 #46
Your experiences make us sound like twins separated at birth.... n/t 99 Percent Sure Oct 2013 #48
I hope you put this in your local paper. Behind the Aegis Oct 2013 #49
I'm glad you forgive me Bonx Oct 2013 #50
You are a kind person. hrmjustin Oct 2013 #51
You are a very kind person. davidthegnome Oct 2013 #52
What a kind generous inspiring soul, CCD.. Cha Oct 2013 #55
Wow, your Save-A-Lot takes coupons?.... n/t EC Oct 2013 #56
I'm too busy reading the gossip mags to care how people are paying for their purchases Skittles Oct 2013 #59
And I am too busy JanMichael Oct 2013 #64
it's a quandary Skittles Oct 2013 #68
I'm too busy herding my kids like cats. n/t Butterbean Oct 2013 #78
Bless you seveneyes Oct 2013 #60
You're a (much) better person than I am NastyRiffraff Oct 2013 #61
I'm absolutely overwhelmed by your kind responses! YOU remind ME of why I am a liberal! ColesCountyDem Oct 2013 #62
No, thank you. You uplift us all. grantcart Oct 2013 #63
someone is always here for you , CCD Skittles Oct 2013 #69
I would happily pay a little more taxes to hear more stories like yours DonRedwood Oct 2013 #65
Daughter remembers being in line behind someone short of money to pay for groceries... joanbarnes Oct 2013 #67
A touching post. CrispyQ Oct 2013 #74
I paid for someone's groceries before.. HipChick Oct 2013 #87
I gave a gal with two kids 5 bucks because she was short of money at the register Skittles Oct 2013 #90
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #70
Welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #72
I try not to read too much into other people's expressions. noamnety Oct 2013 #76
K&R emsimon33 Oct 2013 #79
Great post. NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #80
This country is suppose to help those in need, food stamps is the best program ever. texanwitch Oct 2013 #81
I know what you are going through. A work injury put us in a terrible situation. JDPriestly Oct 2013 #82
What I told hurricane survivors, catrose Oct 2013 #83
Some people have the "look of contempt" just because No Vested Interest Oct 2013 #85
I hate SNAP!!! pitbullgirl1965 Oct 2013 #86
k&r for the empathy that this might engender appal_jack Oct 2013 #88
That will never be me. You will never get attitude from me. juajen Oct 2013 #89
On a popular cruise web site classykaren Oct 2013 #94
ditto to tears, I'm so sorry. a kennedy Oct 2013 #97
My prayers and thoughts are with you RockaFowler Oct 2013 #99
From the bottom of my heart, thank you! n/t ColesCountyDem Oct 2013 #102
Took me way to long to get to this thread IrishAyes Oct 2013 #105
No one should know that you receive Food Stamps dawn frenzy adams Oct 2013 #107
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