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Published: Oct. 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m.I wanted to write in with my response to Frank A., who wondered about men not pushing shopping carts for women: When he was with me on my last shopping trip, we went home with three kinds of bread, four different ice cream cartons, three bags of cookies, more jars of pickles than I care to think about, and olives, olives and more olives! I think I also have a lifetime supply of canned tomato paste.
Nevermind the wasted expense, I can live with it, but where do I store all of the things from our shopping spree? Since we are retired, need to watch our weight, limit our salt intake, and guard against eating things that irritate our acid reflux, I had to give away some of my husband’s choices. The church’s pantry is now stocked with some doozies! They’ll be getting several jars of olives and cans of tomato paste as well this month.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my husband and have since the day we were married 37 years ago. I wouldn’t trade him for the world, but I’d really rather shop alone, haul all my groceries to the car, then put them away in the pantry instead of in boxes under the bed or in the linen closet. -- Lori R., Grosse Pointe Shores, MichiganI noticed several people have told you they love coffee ice cream. Well, try coffee ice cream with a raspberry topping! It’s delicious. -- Wade H.
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