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Posted by: karmakiller Mar 2 2009, 10:52 PM
Weird topic title, heh.
Are there things that you always buy at the grocery store that aren't "normal" staples (e.g. flour, salt, eggs, etc.)? I don't buy anything that's too weird, but whenever I go to the grocery store I always buy some fresh basil and almonds.
Posted by: hypnotique Mar 3 2009, 01:13 PM
sweedish fish.
and hot sauce haha
Posted by: jcp Mar 3 2009, 02:09 PM
Id say we have a large list of staples.
We dont have a large variety of foods.
My dad will buy something and we'll like it so then he just keeps on buying it until we hate it.
I have been eating curry for a week. Its finally gone.
Posted by: karmakiller Mar 3 2009, 03:49 PM
^ My mom used to cook in bulk, so we'd end up eating the same thing for dinner 4 nights in a row. 
Posted by: jcp Mar 3 2009, 04:51 PM
Ya...if we make lasagna, i'll be eating that for a week. Chilli, same thing. And when there are no leftovers to eat we'll either start a new batch or for lunch ill get some chili from wendys.
Posted by: Beenly Mar 3 2009, 04:55 PM
Hmm, chicken liver seems strange staple.
Posted by: hypnotique Mar 4 2009, 01:44 PM
I love beef liver better.
Chicken is too awkward for me
Posted by: hi-C Mar 10 2009, 11:05 PM
I make sure I have at least two things of tofu at all times.
Posted by: smash Mar 10 2009, 11:11 PM
ear plugs. i don't always get them but i might start. lip balm, tampons, body wash, & lotion are staples for me.
Posted by: hypnotique Mar 15 2009, 04:38 AM
^LOL i hope you dont eat those
Jk
I laways have to get carmex and shit for my lips.they need their proper treatments.
Posted by: smash Mar 16 2009, 02:07 PM
^agreed. i always have to have a good lip balm. i have this chocolate cherry lip from Hot Topic. love it. it's so creamy and smooth.
Posted by: illmortal Mar 16 2009, 02:31 PM
uh.. Worcestershire sauce? I'm the only one in my family that uses that sauce to marinate my beefs 
Posted by: hypnotique Mar 30 2009, 03:17 PM
Same here.
My family is convinced soaking everyhing in lemon or lime is perfect
Posted by: superstitious Apr 4 2009, 01:42 PM
Are there things that you always buy at the grocery store that aren't "normal" staples (e.g. flour, salt, eggs, etc.)? I don't buy anything that's too weird, but whenever I go to the grocery store I always buy some fresh basil and almonds.
I always buy almonds as well. They're very good for you (in moderation).
Aside from cooking essentials (ie, flour, sugar, etc) I try to make sure that there is turkey bacon, carton of egg whites, Tapatio or Chalula sauce, a combination of fat free half-n-half AND flavored fat free creamer (typically vanilla caramel), balsamic vinegar, white vinegar (for cleaning out the coffee pot), turbinado sugar, sourdough bread, frozen french fries and hot dogs in the house.
I go shopping on a weekly basis though, so if something is missing, not a big deal to pick it up next run.
Posted by: cbdesigncompetition Apr 4 2009, 01:47 PM
Aside from cooking essentials (ie, flour, sugar, etc) I try to make sure that there is turkey bacon, carton of egg whites, Tapatio or Chalula sauce, a combination of fat free half-n-half AND flavored fat free creamer (typically vanilla caramel), balsamic vinegar, white vinegar (for cleaning out the coffee pot), turbinado sugar, sourdough bread, frozen french fries and hot dogs in the house.
I go shopping on a weekly basis though, so if something is missing, not a big deal to pick it up next run.
What do you do with, "Tapatio or Chalula sauce"?
Posted by: superstitious Apr 4 2009, 01:50 PM
What do you do with an account that is supposed to be used for a design competition? ;)
I'll be nice and respond though.:) Tapatio and Chalula are hot sauces (like Tabasco Sauce) that I eat while having egg whites and turkey bacon. It keeps things low fat while being plenty tasty.
Posted by: karmakiller Apr 4 2009, 11:38 PM
^ Dee hates ice cream (unless she's really sick).
Aside from cooking essentials (ie, flour, sugar, etc) I try to make sure that there is turkey bacon, carton of egg whites, Tapatio or Chalula sauce, a combination of fat free half-n-half AND flavored fat free creamer (typically vanilla caramel), balsamic vinegar, white vinegar (for cleaning out the coffee pot), turbinado sugar, sourdough bread, frozen french fries and hot dogs in the house.
I go shopping on a weekly basis though, so if something is missing, not a big deal to pick it up next run.
My dad always buys pickled herring. Possibly the worst smelling thing that I've ever come across. He eats them and drinks beer
I should add cottage cheese to my list. I hated it as a kid but now I eat it all the time.
Posted by: Gigi Apr 5 2009, 01:26 AM
Er...probably Vita Lemon Tea. I think if we ever ran out of it there would be a riot at my house. That and Maggi. 
Posted by: dosomethin888 Apr 5 2009, 02:14 AM
I always get gum... right at the end where they have them by the cash register.
Posted by: smash Apr 6 2009, 01:45 AM
that stuff is great. i put in my burgers, among other things. i'll add lip balm to my list. can't live without that stuff. i like a variety of flavors to keep my lips moist. i'm using a a&w root beer right now.