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nary grocery stores have
been replaced by huge
megamarkets stocking
everything from canned goods
and cartons of milk to small ap-
pliances. The range of products
varies from region to region and
chain to chain, but in many cas-
es shoppers can expect an in-
store pharmacy, service deli and
bakery. Others have incorpo-
rated one-hour photo develop-
ing, video rentals or even
gourmet coffee counters.
And to compete with these
megamarkets, many smaller, lo-
cally owned stores are improv-
ing their selections to offer a
greater variety of specialty
foods. Owners often are able to
tailor their stock to suit their
customers' needs.

ness, it still pays to visit the lo-
cal farmers' market.
Bulk buys. Large families
can save money buying large
quantities of items they use a
lot of, from cereal and juices to
toilet paper.

FRESH AND READY
Those who don't have the
time, or would just rather not
cook or bake, can take home a
variety of fully prepared foods -
for a lunch on the go, family
meals or large catered parties.
Service delis offer hot meals
like roasted and fried chicken,
barbecued beef or ribs, enchi-
ladas and lasagna. Choose from
an endless number of side or-
ders, such as roasted potatoes

Locally-owned
FANCY FOODS
More and more often you can
stores are
even find foods and beverages
that previously would have re-
improving their
quired a trip to a specialty store
or another part of town entire-
selections to offer a
ly.
Gourmet delights. Many
greater variety of
markets stock impressive
gourmet food selections, in-
specialty foods.
cluding imported cheeses, cof-
fee beans and fine wines.
Health foods. Look and you
may find an aisle full of healthy
sugar-free, fat-free or all-nat- and prepared salads. Also check
the deli counter for freshly pre-
ural foods.
Ethnic flavors. Many stores pared Mexican salsa, rolled
now have the real thing - ethnic sushi and cold sandwiches. If
you're lucky they might even
foods, cooking mixes, sauces and
seasonings for authentic Asian, have Chinese takeout.
Grocery stores also provide
Mexican, Italian or Middle East-
quick-and-easy
catering orders
ern meals. Many also offer
for parties or meetings. Fruit,
kosher foods and seasonings.
Exotic produce. Don't fret vegetable, meat and cheese
if your favorite fruit or veggie is plates, finger sandwiches or
not in season locally, most stores large party subs fill the bill and
keep a large variety of produce can usually be provided in a few
on hand, both domestic and im- hours.
Nearby in the produce de-
ported from places like Aus-
partment
you can find prepared
tralia • and South America.
Gourmet cooks will also find green salads in plastic bags, and
plenty of fresh herbs, several va- other fruits and veggies that are
rieties of fresh hot peppers and peeled, sliced and ready to serve
mushrooms spanning from or- hot or cold. However, be pre-
dinary to gourmet oyster, eno- pared for sticker shock as pre-
ki, shiitake and portobello. pared produce costs significantly
Increasingly, stores offer a bet- more. Still, time-pressed or lazy
ter selection of organically home chefs say it's a small price
grown produce (free of pesti- to pay for the convenience.
The in-store bakery displays
cides). But for optimum fresh-
tempting, fresh-baked bread
Jennifer Plantier is a writer with
loaves and dinner rolls, bagels,
Copley News Service.
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