We're into day 3 folks. By now we should be beginning to learn things that we can share with the group about the vegetarian lifestyle. Please comment here and tell us things you're finding interesting or challenging or beneficial. I'll start it off:
I learned yesterday that traditional US grocery stores are a rip-off. If you have the opportunity, check the international stores for produce, tofu, spices, etc... Yesterday, I went to Harris Teeter and Shoppers and they both had tofu in the $2.50-$3 range. The international store was $1.50 for the same amount of tofu. HT and Shoppers were $4.50ish for Tahini (sesame paste)(you're forced to buy a big one), international store was $1.99. BJ's has peeled garlic in a small jar (about 2.5 lbs) for about $3.99, international store had 5lbs for the same price. Obviously, the benefits of the traditional stores are convenience, patriotism (for those who care about that) and that they still have alot of things that you can't find at the international spots, but whenever possible, I think you'll save alot of money at the international stores.
