Avoiding Wal Mart

I've discovered some nice places to shop while avoiding Wal Mart.

Aldi grocery stores have been around Tulsa for a few years, but I never bothered to stop and shop. I've been to Aldi twice now, and I've found them to be a nice alternative.

Aldi isn't a shopping mecca. It's rather small, and most food items are not nationally advertised brands. What I've found is quality, for the most part, and really cheap prices. It takes some stern determination to purchase products that don't have a major food logo plastered across the front of the package. I'm glad I've made the change.

Fadler's Market is another jewel. It's a small market store-front for a large warehouse distributor. While it's geared for food service (large packaging), there are a few things we can get there and enjoy at home. I've gotten sliced grilled chicken (fajita style) for $5, comparable in size to Schwan's for $18 with better taste.

Some time ago, Kraft decided to reformulate their Seven Seas creamy Italian dressing. We'd used this dressing for 15 years - it's all my hubby would eat. The reformulated product was disgusting.

This afternoon at Fadler's, I spotted a gallon jug of Royal Delux Creamy Italian dressing. It sure looked like the old Seven Seas stuff, so I bought a jug. A gallon of dressing for $10 was a gamble, but hubby's last bottle of Seven Seas was dangerously low. The Royal Delux brand is just like the old Seven Seas dressing. We had salad for dinner. Life is good.