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About This Quiz
The grocery store is a magical place. Okay, maybe not *that* magical. But it does sell the essentials for maintaining human life, like food and water. Plus, it has all of the things that make life fun, like chocolate, ice cream, pancake mix and flavored sparkling water. Need some cheese? Yep, it's got that too. We're not kidding. It has everything! Well, not everything. You can't buy a car there or get your nails done. Not that we know of, but if you find a grocery store like that, clue us in!
Anyway, the things you get at the food store can really help determine how old you are. But age is just a state of mind, really. Just because you're shopping for a bunch of antacid doesn't mean you're 80. Maybe you just get heartburn a lot. Also, maybe you're buying all of that chocolate for you and not because you're a child. Maybe it's been a rough week. Who are we to judge?
Going to the grocery store can be an adventure. Time it right, and you can be in and out in an hour or less. But go when it's supposed to snow, or rain, or it's too sunny, or not sunny enough, and you'll be barging your way through the crowds wishing you were anywhere else. Pick up some things at the grocery store and we'll guess your age!
When you go food shopping, what do you pick up first?
I head right to the milk.
Bread and other dry goods
Cereal to get it over with
Fruit
What kind of cheese is usually in your cart?
American for sandwiches
I love a good sharp cheddar.
Fresh mozzarella and string cheese
Cottage cheese
Do you buy anything in bulk?
Nah, I feel like that's expensive.
Oats for homemade granola
I try to do things like rice and dried beans in bulk.
Ice cream, when it's on sale
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Do you pick items based on the price, or based on what you want?
Price for sure
I like quality, so not usually price
I go for what I want, but if I see something cheaper I might go for that.
The cheaper the better
Is there a particular cut of meat that's always in your cart?
Lunch meat like turkey and ham
I don't eat meat.
Hot dogs and ground beef for my famous meatloaf
Canned tuna and frozen shrimp
Going down the chip aisle, which bag are you picking up?
Chips for salsa
Non-GMO tortilla chips
Whatever chips my kid wants to get him to stop screaming
I prefer pretzels.
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Do you mostly stick to the perimeter of the food store?
Nah, I hit all the areas.
That's where the healthiest food is.
All of the dry goods I need are in the middle.
Is that a thing?
Are organic products the bulk of your haul?
It's way too expensive.
That's basically all I buy.
Thing like meat I buy all organic, but not everything else.
It depends on the trip.
Are you even going down the frozen treat aisle?
Maybe once a month.
Only if it's a special occasion.
Regularly! Gotta treat yourself.
That's where my favorite water ice is.
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How many of your other household items do you buy at the grocery store?
I buy everything at the grocery store. One stop shopping.
I buy toilet paper and paper towels and stuff like that.
I get all my other stuff online.
Everything except for makeup, it's so expensive.
You've got unexpected guests coming for dinner, so you have to make a quick trip to the food store. What are you picking up?
Macaroni and cheese
Stuff for a good, quick salad and a dessert
Rotisserie chicken, easily cooked veggies and crusty bread
Nothing, they can bring stuff with them.
Do you have one brand of eggs that you buy regularly?
I buy whatever is on sale.
Yes. I always buy organic, grain-fed, free-range local eggs.
I go back and forth between three different ones.
I buy the premixed eggs.
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You have a hankering for some junk food. What's making the cut?
All the flavors of popcorn
Pop-Tarts. All of the Pop Tarts.
Anything that resembles Halloween candy
Pudding cups
What are you picking up for school, work, or regular lunches?
Stuff for sandwiches
We usually eat leftovers.
Yogurt, granola, stuff for egg or tuna salad
Granola bars or peanut butter and jelly
Do you usually have a list when you head to the grocery store?
Nope, just whatever I'm feeling
A list based on my meal plan
A list and a budget
Lists are a must.
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At the seafood counter, what are you ordering up?
I don't eat a lot of fish.
Some salmon
Whatever looks fresh
Crab legs
Let's move to the butcher! What can we see in your cart?
Hamburger meat
I avoid meet.
Filet mignon and pork loin
I like pork chops.
Take a stroll down the chocolate aisle and get yourself a treat. What do you choose?
Chocolate chips
A single sea salt truffle
Dark chocolate and almonds
Chocolate covered peanuts
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You need fruit for your salad tonight. Which one is the best?
Who puts fruit on salads?
Peaches
Strawberries are so underrated on salads.
I'll stick with croutons.
Are you impulse buying anything at the grocery store?
Croissants for breakfast
I usually end up with expensive cheese.
A toy or something to keep everyone calm
Not really
What's the best kind of juice at the store?
Orange juice
I like lemonade.
Fruit juice is full of sugar.
I'm good with apple juice.
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Do you have a go-to cooking oil?
Vegetable oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Avocado oil
Peanut oil is good.
Do you need to pick up any butter?
Yeah, I just grab whatever is on sale.
Grass-fed butter is all I use.
I get my butter from a dairy farm.
I use a butter substitute.
There's always ads by the front door. Are you picking one up before starting your shopping?
Yes, absolutely.
I get them in the mail.
I don't really care about what's on sale.
Yep, and I've got coupons too.
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You missed breakfast, so you stop at the grocery store for something quick. What are you getting?
I'd rather stop at a coffee shop.
I grab a quick bagel.
Doughnuts always do the trick.
Yogurt parfait
Do you need to pick up any cards while you're at the store?
Cards are silly.
I might as well, since I'm here.
It's good to have cards on hand just in case.
I collect birthday cards.
Will all of your stuff fit in a basket or do you need a cart?
A basket for sure
Definitely need a cart
It depends on the trip.
I always start with a basket but switch to a cart.
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What do you pick up from the prepared food section?
Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, sandwiches
Nothing, I like to make everything myself.
Maybe soup if I'm in a pinch
I like the hoagies.
Swing on by the coffee section. Which brew makes your morning cup extra special?
I get the Starbucks K-cups.
I order my coffee online from high-end roasters.
I get Lavazza or another quality grocery store option.
Good old Folgers
All right, it's time to wrap this up. What's the last thing you're picking up on the way to the register?
What the heck, I'm grabbing some ice cream.
The chips I told myself not to buy
That expensive balsamic vinegar
The best vitamins
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