I have a confession to make…I am a shopping cart snoop. Fear not, I have no inclination to follow you home and rummage through your medicine chest, lingerie drawer or wallet. No, this particular behavior is confined to aisles of my favorite neighborhood grocery store. I can’t help myself; I love to peruse other people’s shopping carts. I’m infinitely curious about what they’re having for dinner, what do they put in their meatloaf, what’s going to happen with that ginger root when they get it home?
Strange things happen to me in the grocery store. Nothing frightening or even remotely unpleasant, just things that don’t normally happen to other people. Other shoppers frequently stop me ask me where specific items are located, men shopping alone will show me their shopping list and ask if I might know what their wife means by “fill in the blank.” Deli associates politely ask why I want my order sliced a particular way and I end up pulling a recipe out of my purse and handing it to them to try for their friends and family. Cashiers will ask what I’m making for dinner, or how to use a particular ingredient. My favorite cashier (don’t tell the others I play favorites, I wouldn’t want to hurt their feelings) consistently flashes a big, cheery grin and asks what recipe I have for her that day. I am pleased to report I haven’t failed her yet and she never fails to give me a follow up on her results the next time I see her.
I guess that’s really the thing for me, seeing what’s cooking and hearing about how much people are enjoying what they’re cooking and what’s being cooked for them. So, if you see me in the grocery store and I gaze into your cart just a little too long, I mean you no harm. Just a little field research for my next meal, menu, party or recipe swap!
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