I’m feeling a bit like I’m sleep walking today. I am very much not myself – exhausted!! But I just got up from a 45 minute nap where I crashed hard, and hopefully tonight I will be able to rest for the week ahead.
In today’s dream world, I got $88 of food at Whole Foods for just $44. Although there wasn’t much left!
When I arrived at 8:30, the line was at least 100 yards long on either side of the building. What a nightmare!
Folks were exiting with huge carts of food – carrying away the food I came to get!! One person claimed to spent $3,000 after the 50% discount!!!!
Luckily I had a companion – Allie had gotten there just a bit before me and we talked throughout the 1.5 hour wait to get inside.
And we made friends!! Chaya and Jamie overheard us talking about blogs and admitted they said to themselves “I guess people really do read blogs!” Soon enough I was showing them my breakfast on my phone and taking their photo to be published this afternoon!
FINALLY we neared the corner and were let inside.
Most of the aisles were empty. There wasn’t a lick of produce left. But for some reason there was a TON of dairy and cheese!
Good thing because those are my favorite foods
I came home with a selection of yogurts. We think WF was turning off the refrigeration because they were nearly room temp in the case and then withstood an hour line at the register. Hoping they are still OK to eat! I think they will be since they are sterile in their sealed containers. And they never got warm.
In a row of near-empty bulk bins, I found Honey Roasted Peanuts – ready for peanut butter making!
They became a snack while waiting in line.
That line? That took another HOUR to get through!! We were stuck in the world’s slowest line. Only one cashier who had to hand mark every single item with a black pen.
And some people who were not in a hurry at all to slowly load their 10 bags of goods on the small express line space
But we FINALLY made it out – after getting hot and cranky.
I came home with some cereals (good for quick summer breakfasts and bringing to the bakery over yogurt), nuts, pretzels, Food Should Taste Good chips, graham crackers, spinach spaghetti, chocolate and said yogurt + 3 cheeses.
Consider how few items were left (the cleaning section, for example, was completely wiped out when I got there) I think I faired pretty well!
When I got back home, I found Matt bouncing around and pleased that the 5 loads of laundry I had started were almost done. He even FOLDED my load!! What a dream.
Lunch was pending –
I had a salad with spinach, leftover veggies, new Maytag bleu cheese [that is NOT as good as Bleu D’Auvergne], dates from a big platter of dates Tracy gave us as a gift
[The dates!]
On the side: burries
Served up in some of my new yogurt. I stopped by Harris Teeter on my way home to get produce since WF was out. Blueberries + raspberries on sale!
After lunch I made some lentil salad for the upcoming week and then crawled into bed for a 45 minute nap. I was out fast. No dreams there!! I woke up starving and made some Carrs whole wheat crackers with Naturally Nutty for a snack. LOVE these crackers so much!
Dinner is up in the air. We might create an impromptu dinner from the fridge or go out. Matt has been out with Jason at Monticello while I rested! Sad I didn’t get to join them.
Caroline @ Out of Liney says
Congrats on the wildly successful opening! Great to see two of my favorite bloggers in one place.
I would wait in that line too! Wish that Whole Foods near me would have a similarly steep sale once in a blue moon. I continuously find out that the Whole Foods in other areas are much better than mine, but then again I guess the grass is always greener…
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
WHoa that line looks NUTS! Glad you got some great goods though. I would have headed to the cheese/yogurt aisle too 😉
And I love WF cereals, such a great selection! Sunday naps > other day naps, ha.
Molly @ RDexposed says
Wow, you definitely worked for that 50% off discount! I wonder how slow the other grocery stores in town were since everyone was at WF!
The Teenage Taste says
Ugh! I hate long lines, but I’d say that bargain is worth it! Yogurt and cheese are my favorite foods too! 😉
Dee says
Holy cow! That WF line looked INSANE. Glad you were able to grab some stuff! 🙂
Ann @ Day by Day says
Such a fun post! I can’t believe the madness at Whole Foods. I’m afraid I’d get too competitive and feel like I needed to buy everything since it’s 50% off. I’d end up with a bunch of stuff I wouldn’t eat. The honey roasted peanuts were a nice find! I’d like to see the guy’s receipt who said he spent $3000. Is that really possible?!
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I guess people stocked up nonperishables? What an experience!
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
That sale at Whole Foods looks amazing. Definately worth it
Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet says
What an insane experience… I totally approve of your haul, though. I think that’s exactly what I would have gone for.
I really need to get some Carr’s whole wheat. They sound perfect as my new obsession 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i cannot imagine the whole foods in LA doing a sale. it’s already crazy there!
Meg says
My experience with the WF move over here was the exact same way 😛 I couldn’t wait for your recap post of it, haha! Unlike anything you’ve ever experienced?! Love for Whole Foods (and $$ sales!!) is no joke!
Enjoy your evening and new goodies!
Namaste Gurl says
I’m so jealous of your Whole Food discount finds! Had no idea WHole Foods does moving sales– how fun 🙂
Hannah says
Wait–was WF going out of business? Or do they do a annual sale?
KathEats says
The store is moving this week
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
You guys were determined! I really don’t think I would’ve had the patience to deal with that kind of chaos. Glad you got some good deals 🙂
olivewineandfood says
so jealous of your 50% off, and sunday naps are the best!
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
oh my goodness I would definitely wait for hours to get 50% off at whole foods!
Sigh I don’t think that’s going to happen in my neighborhood 🙂
Sarah@The Flying ONION says
Oh my word. 50% discount? That’s unheard of! Glad to see you walked away with some major goodies. 😀
Aren’t those Carr crackers just the greatest? I love them so much. It’s like a dessert and a cracker in one. 😀
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Haha you got GREAT photos despite the craziness this morning. We spent about the same amount of moolah. I’ve been pretty excited all day about my loot so I guess it was worth it!
KathEats says
I think it was!
Jess says
Discounted groceries make me happy. Looks like you guys made out like bandits : )
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
Wowza! 50% off???!!! That is awesome.
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
You got some great stuff! I love that pic of the guy with gallons and gallons of milk. How hilarious.
Hillary says
I’ve been looking for chocolate Food Should Taste Good chips EVERYWHERE! I thought they were an urban legend! Can’t wait to hear how you like them.
Lea @ Healthy Coconut says
We’ve had a few Wholefood’s open in the are in the last year, so no moving out sales for us. A book store has gone out of business though (Border’s) and sold all their books at 75%. Now that’s a readers dream.
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
Ooh a Whole Foods sale sounds amazing!
I was wondering if you would ever do a post on Forks Over Knives or The China Study. I’m really curious to hear your opinion on a vegan diet for health and disease prevention (as the book and movie promote), as I know you are an RD that continues to eat meat and dairy. I’d appreciate a response or post about it!
Thanks,
Clare
KathEats says
I have read/seen either of those – life has just been busy! I need to though, and when I do I’ll weigh in.
I haven’t read all the research, but I still think a little bit of animal product here and there is better than none at all – for its nutrient density. Of course I’d only be in favor of humanely raised, “old fashioned” pasture farming and not today’s format.
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
Thanks for the response, Kath! I love that you make humanely raised and local animal products a priority. I know you’re insanely busy right now with the bakery and all, but I’d still love to hear a full review! Congrats on a fantastic first few days, by the way!
Baking 'n' Books says
Be sure to read all the counter-studies against it and do some research.
Don’t take anything as the hard truth. People take things and “run with it”.
I like to follow the adage – “Listen to everyone/thing. Follow NO one/thing.”
KathEats says
B&B, do you have any links/citations for the counter studies? I’d like to see those too.
Baking 'n' Books says
Yes. Here are a few I’ve found and that have been given to me, not extensive though. Bottom line – there is a lot of extrapolation in the studies. An interesting read – but for anyone to take to heart is extreme – as is with ANY research/studies. EVERYthing changes – look at the trends in fat.
Yes, the whole concept of eating more plants and less meat is sensible and sound -of course. But to go to extremes is not necessary. I’m not saying to eat meat or whatever for every meal – I love vegetables/plants/seeds/nuts, etc. etc. – but I also enjoy meat and dairy and think a lot of people (especially in blog world) just go to far to the point of questionable disordered eating thinking/habits. Sorry if that offends anyone.
http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cancer/the-china-study-vs-the-china-study/
This is from a blog post: http://rawfoodsos.com/2010/07/07/the-china-study-fact-or-fallac/
http://freetheanimal.com/2010/07/t-colin-campbells-the-china-study-finally-exhaustively-discredited.html
http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/China-Study.html
I also came across a book called “The Vegetarian Myth” in the bookstore the other day but didn’t pick it up (trying to save), but may look into the Author and could be an interesting read anyhow.
KathEats says
Thank you!
Baking 'n' Books says
Send year’s supply of GH bread and Lynda’s Granola too….
KIDDING! Hah 🙂
staceyhealthylife says
What a great deal on everything, well worth the wait.
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
CRAZINESS – but well worth it! Especially with all the yogurt and cheese! Nom!
Sarah says
Holy Moly! I cannot believe how empty is was!! That is crazy. Looks like you still manged to get some great finds.
Oh and I cannot even begin to tell you how much I LOVE Carrs whole wheat crackers. I put cottage cheese on mine and eat them. They are so so so so so good!
kaila @ healthy helper! says
THAT IS SO CRAZY! OMG I wish I could have been there for that sale! I probably would have gotten up at like 3 am to get some good stuff! Looks like you were able to snag some goods finds though!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
That is amazing that Whole Foods was having such an incredible store. Though, I must admit, I am definitely NOT patient in grocery stores.. and while the deals may have been amazing, I am not sure I would have attended. I would have gotten to impatient and frustrated!
Michelle says
I LOVE Siggi’s yogurt!!! Grass fed cow’s milk yogurt is hard to find. 🙂
Karen says
I’m not sure I’d have the patience to wait in those lines, no matter how great the deal…props to you for your determination! I bet the new WF store will be quite the playground for your foodie self – exciting!
Sweet dreams, Kath.
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
That line looks like a nightmare, but that would totally be worth it!
Lauren says
Wow, that WF shopping extravaganza looked insane!!! Glad you made it out alive and with some good loot.
Larbs says
that date platter is my dream!!!
Jenn says
I went to Whole Foods this morning, too! Luckily we got there around 7:40 and were able to get in around 8:10 and out by 8:30! I noticed you got the Food Should Taste Good chips in chocolate. We got some today as well… they weren’t quite what we were expecting but they do the trick.
r8chel says
I’m not surprised that Whole Foods is moving. I visited that Whole Foods store once, and the shopping center it was in seemed a bit forlorn. Congrats on your good deals!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Wow, I can’t believe some people spent $3000 dollars there! As much as I love WF, I can’t possibly imagine needing that much food!
Claire says
I think it’s rude to post a picture of a child and then critique his behavior when he is clearly helping his parent (and after waiting in two very long lines himself). I hope you are never judged as harshly when and if you are blessed to have a child to help you with your shopping one day.
Olena says
Huh? Kath’s comment isn’t about this child in particular but about “some people” in the store. And by the way, not everybody’s on this planet is thrilled about having kids. Some want none at all.
KathEats says
I’m not critiquing the child. I’m critiquing every single adult that was in line before me but one!
Claire says
I guess it’s nice for all the Whole Food shoppers that there is someone there who always knows the correct way to do everything and can critique everyone else’s shopping method.
Olena says
PB Puffins ROCK. One of the best cereals out there. I’d eat them as “cookies” with my aft tea.
JenATX says
sounds like a good idea! I didnt like Puffins at first but now I really enjoy their subtle sweetness
Katherina @ Zephyr Runs says
I don’t know if I could handle the chaos… glad you walked out of there with some deals!! Also drooling at that date tray <3
jenna says
omg why was everything so cheap at WF?! thats amazzzing!
Hannah says
Oooh, so excited by the different date varieties! I’d love to try that 🙂
Khushboo says
Wow that line looks mental but I know I would have waited too- so worth it! You managed to get such yum things- am dying to try peanut butter puffins! Although maybe it’s better I don’t, that box wouldnt stand a chance around me 🙂
Leslie says
I love the camera straps you and Allie are wearing. Where did you all get them?
Rebecca says
You made out with a lot of great goodies from WFs. Those dates look amazing, where did you get them from?
KathEats says
They were a gift and I think they came from California
Heather says
Wow! I have never heard of a grocery store doing a 50% discount! Were they closing?
Gina (Yogattude) says
That shopping trip must have been INSANE! I don’t think I could do it!
Alaina says
FSTG makes chocolate?? I have to look for that!
Lex says
Where did you get that adorable camera strap?? Ahh I want one!
KathEats says
It’s Allie’s!