We are pretty lucky

I am here to talk about Wegmans. Most people who live in Baltimore City/County know that Hunt Valley houses a Wegmans grocery store. And we are better people because of it. For the holidays, one of my co-workers so graciously gave me a $20 gift card to Wegmans. I had not really gone to Wegmans in awhile because I normally do my everyday grocery shopping at either the brand new Giant across from the Fairgrounds, Food Lion, or at Target. Plus, Rachel does not like Wegmans (makes her feel overwhelmed).

So, on Christmas Eve Day I decided to use my gift card and have lunch at Wegmans. I brought a book I was reading and a hungry stomach to the store, and left with a smile. I decided to go with a turkey wrap. You have three choices on what kind of wrap, so I went with the wheat wrap. Then I had them put on some provolone cheese, olives, lettuce, tomato, and some honey mustard. I also got some soup (chicken noodle). It was a very cold day out, so soup seemed appropriate. Then I got a green tea Wegmans brand drink, and paid. Yes, it was a little expensive (I think it was $9 and some change) but it was worth every penny. For those of you who have not gone to Wegmans, it has an upstairs for people to eat lunch/dinner (and maybe even breakfast?!) that overlooks one half of the massive grocery store. I went up, food and book in hand, and ate every last bite of my meal. Tasty, fresh, and filling. Afterwards, I walked around the store to check out their tea section and ended up buying two boxes of tea (decaf vanilla chai and decaf orange). I contemplated the variety of food samples they so graciously offer, but was too full from my amazing meal to indulge. Thinking about it now almost 4 weeks later, that was one of the better meals I have eaten in awhile. Derek and I got lunch there on Saturday, and it was also just as tasty.

When it comes to regular food shopping, it's definitely easier to go to Giant, but for lunch or fresh ingredients (and organic foods... they have a huge assortment), Wegmans is where it's at.