A quick foodie excursion

This trip seemed even more meal focused simply because we're not eating in restaurants as often these days. It's just not worth the hassle of sorting through gluten free menus, though we certainly do it when necessary.

Staying in Columbia with Kelly and Greg is like hitting the culinary jackpot. They are foodies. And I am grateful for it because we get to have delicious food when we are with them. Case in point, I've suspended my no-coffee rules during spring break. And wouldn't you know, Greg has a fancy pants coffee machine that makes cappuccinos and cafe au laits and all sorts of good strong caffeine drinks. I made myself one both mornings. Okay, I made two both mornings. It's vacation.

My kids got their first experience with TV at breakfast.
I may or may not be making myself a delicious coffee beverage.

And, we were treated to a roast with some sort of yummy raisin sauce and potato parsnip puree for dinner. I hear Evelyn doesn't always eat her dinner. Um, Butterfly/Evelyn, you can send it to me.

They told me about a new market that just opened up in Columbia. Lucky's Supermarket is a large grocery store that sells organic and natural items. Fresh produce, a deli, lots of gluten-free items, huge tea selection and a large supplement/vitamin area.

It's very well-designed. Bright, open, and intriguing. The kind of place I'm a sucker for.

Anna always asks me why I like food shopping so much. I don't know. I get as much enjoyment out of finding some little new organic small batch artisanal whatever as some folks get out of shoe shopping.  It's just the newness of it. The idea that someone took the time to dream up this little lovely food. And I get to help try it out. And support them and their craft. And perhaps stumble across the newest and best thing ever.

We decided to grab sandwiches at the deli (gluten-free bread!!) and eat them in the coffee bar/cafe area. The sandwiches were good and we added a package of dried apple rings to round it out.

If you're in the area, I recommend stopping by there. It's a great place to release your inner foodie.