Market Friday goes to the Commissary
Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise! That is me!)
I hope you will join me as we share different markets. It has been such a pleasure to see so many from all over the world. Who doesn't love to see what they are selling in Croatia or Bolivia or perhaps France? There is always a curiosity attached to foreign ingredients, different produce or any product sold. So, yes! I would love to see yours! Don't forget to take photos wherever you happen to be shopping - whether it be the grocery, art galleries, wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.
Please leave the link to your post on here so it can easily be found by others. They will all be in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you! ❤
Today I went to the grocery store at one of the military installations in the Washington, DC area. There are actually six of them spread out over the National Capital Region. They are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. I use them all, depending on where I am and what I will be doing that day. Today, I will be going to Fort Belvoir, which is an Army post. I tend to lean toward the Air Force, but, for the convenience of it, I will go wherever I am closest on that day.
So follow me as I find a parking spot and we go into the commi (we shorten the name when we talk about it)I have my shopping list ready so I don't waste all day there. As you will see, the store is amazingly huge and all it has is food.
So, I park the car and hike into the store. It is only 7:30 in the morning, so I am hoping that it won't be too busy! I like to be able to take my time picking out my vegetables and fruit.
It can be really crowded around payday. The military only gets paid once a month, so, some run low on groceries before the next paycheck comes. That is why payday can be a bad time to go shopping. But, it is Easter and there are things I need to make my Holiday complete.
I am most fortunate to live near so many of them. Not only do they carry some of the best products, they try to import them from all over the world. Some marry foreign spouses and it is nice to have a touch of home when you are so far away.
So, these products become most important.
Grab your cart!
Let's go!
I would have to say that I probably save about 30% by shopping there. You may not think that is worth it, but, adding coupons on top of that and it all adds up to a nice savings. Admittedly, I do not go there all the time. I live within a mile of a grocery store and use it all the time. Time is money and all that.
There are rows and rows of select apples, every single kind I can think of: Gala, HoneyCrisp, Fuji, MacIntosh and so many others. I walk off with a hefty bunch. We are an apple-eating family!
Resistance is futile! There are too many nutritious, delicious fruits to be had. What is your favorite fruit? If you had to just pick one?
Who doesn't love the tropical goodness of a fresh pineapple?
I know I cannot resist!
They are absolutely delicious!
Tropical fruits are in abundance here. There is never a want.
The wall of apples. There is also a wall of lettuce and other veggies.
I have a hard time choosing when there are so many choices.
Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Mo
Got one.
Hehe! A grocery clerk with a sense of humor. I had to take a snapshot of this.
It made me laugh out loud.
The yummy goodness of fresh vegetables. I spend more time here than anywhere I think.
For the most part, there is a nice variety to choose from and they are usually premium.
Remember, you should be having five servings of fruit and vegetables a day.
Which is the first one that you choose?
Potato Heaven!
When you don't have time to make your own...
The second best will have to do!
You just knew there had to be a flower section, right?
Well, that is the one thing that they sort of lack in.
They have them, but, they are marginal at best.
Or perhaps I got there too late?
There is a happy little guy!
He is just begging for me to take him home!
Yes. Yes, it is. Surprisingly so. This is where the cheap eats are!
I peruse it and see what there is on sale.
If it swims for a living, you will find it here!
If it's a carbohydrate, I will probably love it.
Whatever you are.
Miles of aisles.
I kid you not.
Yes, please!
Close your eyes, vegans. I love you, but, they have some here.
Yes. Yes, I did. Happy Easter to you too!
In case you get tired. It's right here.
I really like that they have them all over.
It's starting to pick up!
So I know it is time for me to go!
Stand in line and wait my turn! It won't be too long.
They check you out, bag your groceries then bring them out to the car for you.
Service with a smile.
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Thank you so much for taking the trip to the Commissary with me. I had a great time as always when you tag along to keep me company. I hope you enjoyed yourself and I promise to find another #MarketFriday for you next week. I know there is one out there somewhere!
Happy #MarketFriday! See you in the comment section! Don't forget to drop your link here and take a few minutes to check the other markets out!
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Back on track with market friday....
My last post was around when you were on vacation...
Have a nice day dear
Oh! I was away with no internet (mostly!) Sorry if I missed your post! Now we are both back on track! :)
The banana post was funny! I loved whoever had a sense of humor!
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wow.........that's a great idea..............obviously we can make a happy market friday...........i support your work,,,,,,,,one by one you post wonderful photo with great theme...........next time i will be try to participate.....thanks for your informative post.......all the best...
Thank you! I look forward to it!
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I am very happy the military has such nice stores to use. I mean the floors even gleam. The produce looks amazing and that is where you can really tell stores apart!
BTW I am seriously craving fruit right now!!! Thanks for showing us around the commissary and a Happy Market Friday to you.
I know!! Me too! We always want what we can't have.
Right? How about a virtual apple?
This is a newer store, so it still has that new car smell to it still. Some of the older stores are like the old A&P Stores. Always great food, but, they looked slightly unsanitary (and I was a kid and recognized that!) Those floors are always clean enough to eat off of. Well, not literally, but, they always look shiny like a new penny (or really a cent as we don't have pennies)
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It is so nice to see when a store is well cared for. Nice place just to spend some time. Feels homey. I am one of those people always breaking up banana bunches. No, I don't need 13 bananas, just four. They spoil in two days. I think 30 percent is a great savings on food. I have a great idea for Market Friday but the weather has been the pits and so I haven't made the trek. I will get it up next week, I hope. Friday always sneaks up on me:)
Wonderful and colorful post. Happy Good Friday:0
Thank you, lovely! Happy Good Friday and now Happy Easter!
I love going into the commissary. It is always so clean and neat. For me, it is a one-stop shopping trip. I am excited to see your idea for #MarketFriday! Oh, I have to wait until next week!
Not sure if that is possible!
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You do so complete market posts, it's like going shopping with you, thanks much for taking us my awesome Lady D ! =))
You are the sweetest, my Luigi!!!
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Hello dear Denise! I'm just dropping my link to my post and will turn back later on after reading your blog and comment :)
https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@erikah/easter-goodies-for-marketfriday
Hi, sweetie!
Thanks for dropping your link! I hope that you have a fabulous Easter!
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Thank you dear Denise! Happy Easter! 😊🐇🐰
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this pst makes me hungry!:))))
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What a fascinating market - so much fruit, it made for a super colourful post and so many pictures! Wall of values - that did make me laugh, and I'm still doing well on the Seafood diet, no leftovers waste in our house now 🤣 An amazing journey, and they even take your bags to the car - that's real service.
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I know! Isn't that the finishing touch to a wonderful shopping trip? Taking the bags to your car? Hehe Seafood diet! Haven't we all been on one at one time?
Always good to see you!
Say... you are not pregnant, are you?
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Sorry mistyped it - I See Food and Eat It! 😜
Haha! I totally got it! :)
Happy Easter to you and yours!
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Wow! You have an awesome market. I can't believe you have tropical fruits in that commi!!!
My favorite fruit is durian. Have you heard of it? It's famous of its stinky smell, but it's delicious and creamy like ice cream! Some people doesn't like it because of its smell. But I remember I thanked God for giving me a taste bud that loves durian. hahaha! :-)
I upvoted and resteemed your post, since I always look forward for this #MarketFriday.
Anyway, this is my entry to #MarketFriday this week. Hope you enjoy it.
https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@gingbabida/bamboo-furniture-shop
Thank you for the vote and resteem!
I remember durian. Wasn't it you that included it in your #MarketFriday at one time? I remember the stinky fruit that tastes good. I had never had any, but look forward to it some day!
Thank you for your participation, it is so fun to see the different markets from other countries and even my own!
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Happy Friday market .... dear.....your each and every shot is excellent... it’s really the happy market time..... I like your flowers and fruits photography... looks so fresh..thanks for sharing your Friday marketing .... have good day ....:-))
Thank you so much for the share and for visiting #MarketFriday! Always appreciated!
I hope you have an amazing weekend!
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