I needed to get a few more groceries to get through the week so I decided to go to Winco! I might be a little obsessed. But I also figured out a way to walk there. It's only 1.3 miles away and I'd rather walk there and back then take the bus, that's how bad it is. Plus when I take the back streets it's a lovely walk! I can also go early in the morning to beat the heat and the crowds!
They have a huge bulk spice section. Buying spices in bulk has been one of my top ways to save money for years. Also I've been able to experiment with a lot of spices I wouldn't be able to afford. It's insane what they charge you for the glass or plastic jar.
I mean look at those prices per pound! You can make meals for several days on less than two dollars!
I also saw a lot of different grains like black rice, red rice and different colored quinoa. Bulk is a great way to try some of those without committing to a whole package because they can be really pricey!
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| Kombucha,potatoes,tater tots,spinach, Jasmine rice,pickles, A-1 (accidentally vegan) bulk mayacoba beans, bulk vegan jellies |
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| Popsicles, gardein chickenless tenders, mung bean noodles, tomato paste, lemon, garlic, bulk lentils, peanut butter powder,spices, and gluten free flour, frozen peas, tofu, bulk garbanzo beans |
Winco also has a huge bulk candy section and they have a surprisingly large selection of vegan gummy type candies. That's good and bad because I find vegan gummies very hard to resist!
Last night I made long board style fries and dipped them in a combo of A-1 and Just Mayo. I had picked up this spice blend called Pappy's smoke blend or something like that in bulk. It's basically a garlic-y, smoky season salt. My love for potatoes hasn't and won't ever die!
Oh thank goodness - the potatoes are back! I was starting to think someone kidnapped Hilary and took over her blog. Just kidding. They do look pretty good though. I think I prefer the long board style because they look like they're pretty crispy, which is how I like my oven fries.
ReplyDeleteI like the long board style too. But we all know I love potatoes in all shapes and sizes. If you cut your potatoes in circles and make coin fries they turn out crispy too.
DeleteAnother great haul! Winco, eh!? I haven't heard of Winco, but, I have to say I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteThat is great that you have found an easier way to get there, a nice walk sounds preferable to a bus! Though I am super impressed at your strength in carrying all this stuff home.
ReplyDeleteWinco for the win! I'm so glad that you've made it work for you and that you found a good route to get there. I still can't believe their prices! Also, I can't resist vegan gummy type stuff too. It's too good. The potatoes look delicious!
ReplyDeletehaha I love snacks in the bulk section because then you can buy only a small amount. Like I will buy 3 and that's it. I am sure I annoy people at the register- or maybe they care less?
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