About five blocks from where I live, there was a Superfresh super market that was smaller than a suburban grocer, but decently stocked. That chain eventually closed 13 stores, of which mine was one. Soon after Fresh and Greens moved in, but they were anything but green and anything but fresh. Seriously, the smell from the fish market would just overpower the entire store. There were times where I just walked in and walked right back out it was so bad. I am convinced this was their downfall, and they finally closed. The building has been vacant for a year. I don't understand why no one has moved in yet. There are few new, 100+ unit apartment buildings that have opened in the last year, along with condos. The restaurants there are all busier. But, no grocer has moved. If they're not coming to me, I am no longer going to go to them. Now this doesn't count if I happen to be out and need to grab something quick. But, no specialized trips.
Back to the cheap part. In the photo, you see enough to make eight meals, all for $15 (not including rice which I bought in a 10-lb bag late last year). That's not too bad, on a per meal cost. Plus, I can get Mochi ice cream balls and odd cookies. Last night I was boring and got some slightly expired (12/14) Cream Crackers, which are perfect for peanut butter.
My only concern is that I seem to have exhausted their supply of Tempeh back in December, and they have not yet restocked. I'll have to ask them about that. But for now, tofu and beans are my sources of protein. They also have some gluten based protein that I'd like to try.
