The Lazy Grocery Shopper

Yep, that’s me Remember that blog post a while back about how much I hate grocery shopping in the city? How you have to map out a serious game plan and gather up an army of help in order to be able to bring home your big haul of groceries? Yea, well, that was the OLD Karen. I’d like to introduce you to the NEW Karen.

Blogger Friends, meet Fresh Direct!

Why in the world I waited this long to discover this wonderful little treat, I do not know, but let me tell you, it has changed my life! No more hauling groceries in the snow. No more “mini” grocery trips during the week because Jeff and I can’t lug everything home all at once. No sir, those are the days of old. Now, we order our groceries online and they’re delivered to our door the very next day for a ridiculously cheap flat delivery rate, (and you get free delivery for your first three shopping trips!) The delivery man even took them into my kitchen and piled them neatly on the counters for me. (Side note: I repeatedly tried to help him but he kept refusing).

These trucks are all over the city, I have no idea how I ignored them until now?

To make this long love story short, I feel like I have hit a gold mine. All of Fresh Direct’s food is unbelievably fresh and most of their fruits and vegetables are locally grown. Their prices are beyond better than the grocery stores’ in the city (we’re talking a savings of $1.00-$2.00 on each item). We were able to shave off at least $50 on our grocery bill by using Fresh Direct. Jeff and I usually grocery shop every 3 weeks and pretty much go till the fridge runs out. Just how wonderful is Fresh Direct? We were able to get 4 beautifully cut pork chops, 2 salmon fillets, fresh shrimp, lean ground beef and a plethora of additional grocery goodies (both “organic” and name brand items) and our grocery bill was under $150! I know that sounds kinda expensive and a lot of food for only 2 people, but we spread it out over 3 weeks. Not a bad deal, right?!

I’m in heaven.