There's gotta be a Wegman's in heaven...

Jim Gaffigan and the Food Network says it all.

Wegman's. Mmmmmmmmm.

Today was not just an ordinary trip to the grocery store; no, today was an adventure in food. A veritable visual smorgasbord. It was hypnotic even.

Now, I've been to a Wegman's once or twice before when we were visiting Scott's family in NY, but since it's just Wegman's there (versus it's Wegman's! here), well, I didn't fully appreciate the experience. But today, today was different because I wasn't alone. Ann and Ali were with me, and they were just as mesmerized as I (though Ali wasn't as in awe since she braved the crowds on Sunday).

So we walk in, and there to greet us is this amazing produce section. Yum! I mean, I like fruits and veggies, but they looked downright beautiful! Or, as Ann remarked, "It makes me want to eat fruit."

But I'm getting ahead of myself. Before fully partaking in the exotic, domestic, organic, and oh-so-sinful produce (can produce be sinful?), we ventured through the "marketplace." Not exactly a good idea on an empty stomach. Everything was so tempting! (Just thinking about it makes me salivate!) Alison knew exactly where to direct us-- the pastries and breads. Delicious! The fruit pastries looked too perfect; I mean, I (almost) contemplated buying a foot-long fruit tart (why? Why not? Shouldn't everyone shell out $25 for one?) (Later I did satiate my sweet tooth with a mini fruit tart; so much easier on the budget.)

And have I mentioned dinner? I managed to find everything (well, almost) on my grocery list, but then I had to decide on dinner. Since Scott wasn't going to be joining me, I had the luxury of choosing whatever I wanted. Oh boy. (Have I mentioned that I went on an empty stomach? Did I mention the free samples? What about the tart? Did I mention that?) Thanks to the samples, I knew exactly what I wanted for dinner: cheese, bread, and fruit. So yum.

Now the big question is whether or not Wegman's is worth it; if it works out to be cheaper than Shoppers, then I just might switch. Of course, if I'll be tempted to spend beyond my budget (or simply forgo the shopping list), then I might have to limit my visits. Or I'll simply need to go on a full stomach. And without my friends (who are so good about encouraging me).