All good things come at a cost. And that includes groceries. Most of the general public discovered during the recent pandemic that cooking at home doesn’t necessarily come cheap, especially when attention is paid to the quality and freshness of ingredients. At our core we all understand the things we should do: eat healthy portions, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. It’s pretty basic stuff our mothers drilled into our heads as teenagers. In adulthood we may even find ourselves sounding like our parents, while echoing the same ideas to our kids and family members. Here’s the secret, though. By choosing some organic and natural items even eating desserts can be okay. Be splurge-worthy, like the professionals do. There’s no reason not to. You must value yourself before you can treasure others.
And speaking of the pros…Some of my posts have been favored by the “Food Network” on Twitter (Snapshotsincursive @DornaGail) as well as Ina Garten’s The Barefoot Contessa, on Instagram (gail _dorna). You can even find me on Pinterest at Gail Dorna. I’d love to connect with you there as well. I also met Chef Michelle Tribble of Hell’s Kitchen reality cooking show. Fun times. Experience different flavors and textures as you eat with your eyes. Catch a glimpse of “Eating My Way Through the Alphabet: Splurge-Worthy Goodness!” This remarkable journey of the palate is serendipitous because it gives me a few moments with you. Thanks very much to all of my guests and followers on http://snapshotsincursive.com for the uplifting support, award nominations, and moving words of encouragement. You’re the best.
“Grocery is the $price$ we pay for delicious food we love to eat.”
_-Van Prince
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Very true. 🌟
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+ very pure=very sure=eating is a pleasure=a chef’s $treasure$.
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Sounds like a formula for a good life. 🌿🍃🌾
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and you are living that life and helping others to live it and I tghank you for being good cook beautiful you in a million way!
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Thank you for such high praise. 🌟✨💫
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I always find most of your posts to give you your props=you are a credit to wordpress.com, who should pay you for your priceless service!
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You get what you pay for. If you want quality food, you need to pay for quality ingredients. Congratulations on your notariety. It’s nice to have your work acknowledged.
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I agree, Chris. In the long run, it’s still less expensive for us to eat at home. 👏👏👏
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Nice!!!
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Everyone should find value in ourselves. 👏
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Yes, very splurge worthy.
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We seem to be stretching meals at home, which is good. We like leftovers. 🍁🍂🌾
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I always knew I was reading and responding to a very special person! 🥰🤩🙏
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Ashley, you’re special as well. Not everyone takes the time to read and comment. Thank you. 🙏🏻🍃
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correction: ‘thank’
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So good that your words and recipes and beautiful photographs reach so many! Happy cooking, and writing, and eating, and recording it all for us with your camera!
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This. Is. My. Life. In. Retirement. 🙏🏻🌟💕
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❤️
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♡ I AM Terrible EveryOne; it’s Crystal Clear Clarity that I Have OverCome My Conditioned UpBringing and, by ALL Recieved Wisdom Accounts, I Should Be Dead…nonetheless; like ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ I AM still Enjoying FOOD!!! “Feed Me; Feed Me NOW!!!” 🍱🌭🍟🍔🌮🦐🦑🦞🥡
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That’s a lot of food emojis. 🤣🍂
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♡ I AM Greedy, totally UnConcerned about Weight Loss My Stomach is My Heart; a totally UnAshamed Fatty, Fatty, Fat, Fat Boy
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♡ When I Met My Exes I Was Ripped; then They Fed Me and I Got FAT!!! so I ASKED WHY!!! 🤔 ? They replied that it’s ALL About Making Me UnAttractive to Other Girls…female logic; what an awe inspiring contradiction in terms
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Hmmm. 🤔🍃
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That’s where a little garden comes in handy.. love growing my veggies..
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You are very fortunate. Our garden is finished for the year. 🍁🍂🌾
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Congratulations, Gail! Yes, you are definitely the best. Even every time i visit your blog i am getting sooooo hungry. Lol Michael
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Thanks, Michael. You’re too kind. 👏👏👏
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:-))
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