Publix and popcorn

I LOVE Publix! It's got that small-town atmosphere. Every employee is so friendly. And, they've got the best produce department. Laura, I've never had problems with the ATM, although I understand your frustration.

That being said, I'm sure you understand my excitement when I say that the new Publix is finally open! (Yes, I'm kind of embarrassed how much I enjoy grocery shopping.)

It is during my first official visit to Publix on the East side that I met Sal. We both reached for the same box of Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop. (If you haven't tried it, do! The Kettle Korn is the best.) We bonded in the most meticulously organized isle of snack food that I have ever seen.

I don't think Sal was quite as excited about Publix as I was, but he did seem to like food. He had a shopping cart FULL of groceries, so I had to ask...

Who are you shopping for?
The food was definitely not just for him. He's a father of three! (That explained the diapers.)

Sal had a shopping list. I told him I was impressed that he made a list AND did the shopping.
He corrected me. His wife, Lauren, made the list. She had actually made is two days ago, and he was just now getting to the store. He was a little worried about that...

So, what's for dinner tonight?
He told me he wondered the same thing. Sal explained that he often does the shopping, and Lauren cooks. He told me she's a fantastic cook, and her speciality is anything Italian. Yum!

Do you have any tricks to get your 13-month-old (named David) to eat his veggies?
Cheez Wiz. (Sal, Laura in Florida offers some fantastic ideas!)

Publix or Kroger?
Sal said he prefers Kroger, only because it's a little less expensive. Apparently, Lauren insists on Publix.

Sal was so nice to talk to me. He agreed to take a short break from shopping, even though he was in a little bit of a hurry to get it all done.

P.S. I convinced him to get the Kettle Korn!