#grocery-shopping

#grocery-shopping

That's what Uber is betting on with its new AI-powered in the Uber Eats app. Cart Assistant lets you "build grocery baskets faster and with less effort" by using AI to automatically fill your basket with items included on your shopping list. To use it, you search for a supported grocery store on the home screen of the app and tap the new Cart Assistant icon that appears at the top of the screen.

For going on five-and-a-half years now, I have traveled this country full-time in a short bus that my wife and I converted into our tiny home on wheels. Over those years of gallivanting through wild country I have worked as a recipe developer and food writer, penning two cookbooks for fellow campers and nomads sold under the title " The Buslife Kitchen."

If you've ever been grocery shopping on a super busy day, then chances are you've witnessed some truly atrocious behavior.

I immediately burst into tears, wondering how I was possibly going to pick everything up when I could scarcely bend over, while the people around me averted their eyes and kept walking. Just as I was feeling totally hopeless, a boy of about 10 walked over and said: Excuse me, would you like some help with your trolley? I nodded at him gratefully through my tears and together we managed to right the fallen trolley.

MyLidl app uses confusing terminology, making it a challenge to find anything. Photo illustration by the author. When we talk about the fundamental principles of accessibility, it's typically applied to websites, and of course, to building design. My recent experience with grocery shopping post-pandemic has got me thinking about the ways in which those principles are being violated in the day-to-day routine of feeding ourselves.

Few things are more exciting when you're out at the grocery store than finding a sale. Maybe you see boneless, skinless chicken breasts priced at $8.17 for two pounds, which is 20% off the normal price. That sounds great. But there's a five-pound tray for $12.85. The first one is over $4 per pound, while the second is just over $2.50.

"My children absolutely love watermelon, so you'll often find a whole one in my Ocado delivery. I earmarked a recipe for a feta and watermelon salad that looked lovely."

Shopping at Wegmans during off-hours, particularly early or late in the day, can lead to finding discounted items on prepared foods and fresh items.

The "Earned Grocery Effect" leads to mindful consumption, as each item feels heavier when carried home. This changed my perception of purchases and waste.

By structuring my grocery list according to the store layout, I significantly reduce the time spent browsing and avoid impulsive purchases of unnecessary items.

The grocery store provides a sense of calm and predictability, contrasting with the chaos of the outside world, making it a refuge for mental health.

In New York City, grocery shopping is an endurance sport, requiring navigating crowds and lugging heavy bags, making meal kits like Green Chef appealing for convenience.

To keep costs low, I'm hiding some products from my kids and shopping at Aldi.

'Ground beef is a staple meat product, and while both Aldi and Trader Joe's offer it, Aldi often has grass-fed options priced similarly to conventional.'

Uneven marination is a common mistake that can ruin steak, often due to grocery store practices that leave marinade pooled and ineffective.

Trader Joe's has a loyal crowd of customers, especially if you scroll on social media apps like TikTok. The store sells a nearly endless array of unique products.

Shopping for groceries in the UK has thrown me for a loop, with major differences in product availability and business hours compared to my experience in the US.