# Groceries you buy often that others don't **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 20, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125 "2025-07-20T20:20:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Lumpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lumpy/32/446_2.png) [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/141 "2025-07-25T20:02:03Z")
Many people such as myself are particularly sensitive to bitter flavors and thus have a low tolerance of green vegetables. I can’t even drink coffee, no matter how much creamer and sweetener is added. ---
**Author:** ![fedman1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e495f1/32.png) [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/142 "2025-07-28T21:06:09Z")
I add green peppers to my meatloaf as well as omelets ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/143 "2025-07-28T22:56:36Z")
I saw jicama at a local grocery store shortly after reading this! We do have a sizable Hispanic population here, and I suspect that jicama does not ship well and in our area is pretty much seasonal. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/144 "2025-07-28T23:26:31Z")
Add to that Cajun and Creole cooking have green peppers as part of their base. I would not want to live in a world where I can’t enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine. (Easy for me to say, as I have no food aversions, thankfully.) ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/145 "2025-07-29T00:07:40Z")
> [@fedman1](#): > > I add green peppers to my meatloaf as well as omelets Many people do, including my mom. It’s why i never eat meatloaf. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Lumpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lumpy/32/446_2.png) [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/146 "2025-07-29T01:16:12Z")
I will say that almost any green vegetable can be decontaminated if it’s cooked sufficiently (enough so that it no longer tastes like a green vegetable). So green bell peppers might be tolerable as an ingredient; but straight up, no. ---
**Author:** ![eenerms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cdc98d/32.png) [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/147 "2025-07-29T01:22:30Z")
Me too! ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/148 "2025-07-29T01:34:32Z")
> [@fedman1](#): > > I add green peppers to my meatloaf as well as omelets  Why do you add omelets to your meatloaf? ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/149 "2025-07-29T18:15:18Z")
Because it makes the meatloaf _eggcellent!_ Duh. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/150 "2025-07-29T18:29:08Z")
There are a few things I like to keep on hand that I have to make a trip to the Asian grocery store to obtain: Good ramen imported from Korea, much better than the stuff you get at the regular grocery store. Kimlan brand soy sauce imported from Hong Kong Oyster sauce Fish sauce, preferably Red Boat brand Some of these things you can find at a normal grocery store, but you’ll typically find better selection and quality at an Asian market. And you’d probably need to qualify my list as things other _Americans_ don’t buy. Obviously in other cultures these are probably pretty common purchases. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/151 "2025-08-04T17:12:59Z")
I bought some graza “drizzle” extra virgin olive oil the other day, and today i did a taste taste between it and “full circle organic extra virgin olive oil”. (The high end of whole foods’ house brand.) I drizzled both on some fresh tomatoes a friend grew and some fresh mozzarella cheese. Both were good, but i preferred full circle. It was a little punchier. The graza tasted a little richer, though. The graza might be better for dipping bread, or for infusing with spices. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/152 "2025-08-04T17:34:22Z")
Good to know. It does have a strong “grassy” flavor to it that may not be great for everything. To its credit, though, it’s single source and you’re tasting Spain in every bite. Looking at some online comments, there are some negative reviews for Full Circle, but that could just be personal taste. A lot of people think that bland supermarket stuff is just fine. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/153 "2025-08-04T17:35:28Z")
I was surprised at how not-bland it was, actually. It is blended, though. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/154 "2025-08-04T17:37:51Z")
I think the Graza “Drizzle” is okay. I usually buy California Olive Ranch Olive Oil, but only the **100% California** variety. Not the one that is a mixture of oils from all over the map. [![](https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/California-Olive-Ranch-100-California-Rich-Vibrant-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-33-8-fl-oz_1c21d400-c7cf-4601-bfce-fa0221e2c0ee.0f761ec07601857974af3e7da2d050fc.jpeg?odnHeight=573&odnWidth=573&odnBg=FFFFFF) ](https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/California-Olive-Ranch-100-California-Rich-Vibrant-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-33-8-fl-oz_1c21d400-c7cf-4601-bfce-fa0221e2c0ee.0f761ec07601857974af3e7da2d050fc.jpeg?odnHeight=573&odnWidth=573&odnBg=FFFFFF) ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/155 "2025-08-04T17:38:08Z")
I should clarify that I wasn’t referring to Full Circle as a ‘bland supermarket brand’(I’ve never tried it), but rather brands like some Bertolli products and the like. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/156 "2025-08-04T17:38:57Z")
I’ve actually had that, but it’s been years ago. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/157 "2025-08-04T17:41:09Z")
Maybe I’m naive and unaware of international olive oil shipping practices, but I feel like the trip from California to Texas is short enough to facilitate the product arriving at my local HEB in good condition. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/158 "2025-08-04T17:44:41Z")
Unopened olive oil will keep up to two years, although the quality will be diminished. Once opened, a few months is about it. I buy [this](https://www.amazon.com/Mantova-Olive-Extra-Virgin-Organic/dp/B078TTS5VW?pd_rd_w=0atYk&content-id=amzn1.sym.4cbcb1e0-172b-4571-a896-863b1ee67ab3&pf_rd_p=4cbcb1e0-172b-4571-a896-863b1ee67ab3&pf_rd_r=XQZ152S51TNANP68FRGW&pd_rd_wg=l2Jtf&pd_rd_r=35a29a6b-6ad5-4ba8-a65b-410a3890c15b&pd_rd_i=B078TTS5VW&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pd_hp_d_atf_rp_2_t&th=1) lemon-infused olive oil to use on fish, popcorn, avocado and some other things. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/159 "2025-08-04T18:10:53Z")
I’m talking about shipping olive oil from other places in the world. Especially with respect to temperature control. I just like the idea of my olive oil coming from California. Although I have ordered it from Spain and from Greece. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125/160 "2025-08-04T20:41:32Z")
Hey @ThelmaLou how’s your ramen noodle slaw habit these days? Just wondering… I made a batch this weekend and thought of you! (My wife says I turned her into a ramen noodle slaw junkie too. I guess I just have that effect on women.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groceries-you-buy-often-that-others-dont/1021125.md?page=9)