For most of us, getting groceries automatically equals “going to the supermarket.” But does that brightly-lit jumble of logos, packaging, and confusing nutrition labels have to be the only - or even the primary - way we fill our fridges and pantries?
For the past few years, as I’ve been committed to sourcing more and more of my food locally and seasonally, it’s automatically led to me relying less and less on the supermarket - and I’ve learned a lot along the way.
In this episode of The Kettle, I share some alternate ways I’m sourcing everything from fruits, veggies, grains, and beans to meat and dairy - as well as the surprising mindset shifts that have made this process easier.
episode links:
Country Life Foods - this is where I buy bulk beans, grains, sweeteners, oils and more. Free delivery with minimum purchase size. Save 10% with my link!
Thrive Market - good for smaller portions of whole foods, supplements, cleaning supplies and more. I’ve bought everything from Safe Catch tuna and salmon to chia seeds from Thrive. My link gets you a free gift when you sign up.
The Guide to Getting Out of Supermarkets - an inspiring episode of The Ancestral Kitchen Podcast
Loved this post by
: Biggest Grocery Store ScamsI’m currently reading The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr, and it’s blowing my mind.
related links:
You don't need a recipe to make soup
Let me start by saying this: I have nothing against recipes. I like them as a source of inspiration, a quick grocery-list cheat, and sometimes, a source of basic cooking information I don’t have at the top-of-mind ready - like how long a specific cut of meat may need to stay in the oven at a specific temperature. And when I’m learning a totally new-to-m…
March Journal: finding abundance during "the hungry month"
Have you ever heard the phrase “March is the hungry month”? In this month’s Journal episode, I discuss how scarcity can actually help us more deeply appreciate abundance, thoughts about how 24/7 supermarket shopping skews our perception of food’s value, and why there’s nothing as satisfying as a simple meal produced at home.
Share this post