I'm such a terrible grocery shopper. I'm a sucker for attractive packaging. I'm totally buying the new orange juice that comes in the little plastic carafe things (you know which one I mean). I want the lunch meat that comes in its own disposable Ziplock container. My post-Moscow resolution to not habitually buy cheap wine is still going strong; however, now I'm buying expensive wine based solely on the looks of the bottle and label. And I am THRILLED beyond belief that Brookshire's is now carrying organic whole milk that comes in its own little glass jugs--just like old times.
By further application of this same principle, I could probably happily marry Ben, the cute Brookshire's boy, if he'd ask me.
I'll see what I can do. Ben and I go way back.
Posted by: jon amos at September 3, 2003 11:37 PMWhats wrong with the Boone's bottle? It fits nicely in a paper sack.
Posted by: svenska at September 4, 2003 10:24 AMAnd not just Boone's, You can always bust out with the Mad Dog we use for communion wine. It seems that the decision makers feel the M/D is a great wine and it's cheap. Certainly worthy of the Lord's meal.
Posted by: the booth at September 4, 2003 11:42 AMOur church has been experimenting with the communion wine. One Sunday, they went with a blush. It was hilarious! It looked like strawberry soda, and felt pretty irreverent. No more blushes after that.
Posted by: Shannon at September 4, 2003 01:31 PMI personally have no complaints about the communion wine. Bring on the Mogan David.
Posted by: Micah at September 4, 2003 02:22 PMAt least you can still buy wine with your regular groceries at Brookshire's. The W.M. Walmart Gestapo moved the good stuff into the customer service dept., so you have to make a seperate purchase.
Posted by: Christin at September 4, 2003 05:27 PMNot so My friend Christin, Jen and I have gone to the liqour section to check-out two times now and didn't have to buy any liqour. Its like the myth about the tabacco aisle, if you don't purchase tabacco products then you can't check-out there. Not true we do it all the time. If you would like any other helpful WalMart facts you can go to my site, but you wont find any:)
Posted by: svenska at September 5, 2003 11:39 AMThat may be true in Monroe, but here in West Monroe, there isn't a separate liquor check out stand. The liquor is actually IN the customer service center which, as you may know if you've ever tried to return anything at Walmart, should be avoided at all costs...even if it means going elsewhere to buy alcohol.
Posted by: Christin at September 5, 2003 12:55 PMYou didn't ask for cheap wine recommendations, but here are a couple anyway: Yellow Tail Merlot and Ecco Domoni Merlot. These were recommended to me by my brother who works in a fine dining restaurant, and they're both good.
Posted by: John at September 5, 2003 04:06 PMI don't get it, how is "probably happily marry Ben, the cute Brookshire's boy" application of the same principle?
Posted by: SonofThunder at September 5, 2003 04:17 PMThe Yellow Tail Shiraz is good, too.
Posted by: jon amos at September 5, 2003 11:42 PMJames: I'm sold on the pretty packaging.
Others: I have bought Yellow Tail and try not to buy Ecco Dominae. However, those are the expensive wines. Cheap wine is fizzy and under $3.
Posted by: Micah at September 8, 2003 08:39 AMI just went to WM Wal-Mart today and saw the liquor had moved to the customer service counter. They were having a problem with people stealing it. Also, if you don't want to buy it at the customer service desk, you can tell the cashier what you want and she will get it for you. Don't you know that makes for a bitter cashier. They already hate moving your purchases 3 feet, I'm sure they are not thrilled about going and getting something for you.
Posted by: Amy at September 8, 2003 01:07 PMGreat. I can imagine it already: express lane, food stamps, price check, and, oh yeah, I need a bottle of mad dog. Think of the people behind you. I guess this will be more condusive to Walmart-line bonding.
Posted by: Christin at September 8, 2003 05:55 PM