30 days without supermarkets #11: Hello kohlrabi
Although there’s nothing particularly exotic about the kohlrabi – my friend Andrew Williams’ parents used to grow them in the back garden in Bournemouth – I actually have never eaten…
Life without supermarkets #10: Hello parval
One of the first things that occurred to me when I started this challenge was that it would finally prompt me to take advantage of everything the local shops have…
30 days without supermarkets #9: Muesli & the benefits of forethought
An unexpected side effect of this no-supermarket challenge is that I’m getting much better at thinking ahead. Instead of going into a supermarket with an étonne-moi attitude, you look around…
30 days without supermarkets #8: How much is a packet of digestives?
Next time you’re in a shop, as you pass the digestive biscuits, make a note of the price. I have to buy a lot of them as my parents get…
30 days without a supermarket #7: Wasting not, wanting not
If the entries seem to have dried up a little, it’s because there’s nothing much to report: I haven’t run out of food, and nothing terrible has happened. Last night…
30 days without a supermarket #6: Goodbye ‘the faceless mute’ at Tesco
Mary Portas speaks about how supermarkets are killing communities. The sad thing is that I’ve come across some great staff at supermarkets, but they’re not rewarded for their interpersonal skills.…