Saturday Samples

Dallas and I have happened upon a very cool FREE thing. Last Saturday, after the duck pond, we went to HEB to do some shopping. It was around 1:30 and they had samples practically in every section of the store. They have a "Cook's Connection" near the deli where 2 large chefs cook up something and let customers eat while they try to get you to buy the ingredients. Last weekend it was grilled chicken on chibatti bread and this week it was artichoke pesto with pasta and veggies. Other things around the store: cookies in the bakery, cheese/meat in the deli, brisket and salad in the frozen food section, various cereal/snacks at the front of several aisles, green tea, and root beer floats. So now, every Saturday, I make a big breakfast and we wait and go to the grocery store around 1-2 and eat lunch.

Yesterday, I had to go to Whole Foods to buy Elias' baby cereal. I am so glad...more samples. Dark chocolate dipped strawberries when you first walked in, creme brulee with fresh raspberries, several breads, fruits, and get this...lamb chops in the meat section! There was also soy protein drinks, veggie chips, waffles, cheeses, quiche, and a couple of other snacks. WOW...now we are thinking we can hit Whole Foods each week, too. But what about Central Market and Rice Epicurian??? Those places MUST have the good stuff out!

So, if you are poor and need some nutrition...go and feast every Saturday.