
Who Knew Grocery Shopping Could Be an Adventure?
A new supermarket opened near my home. To reach it, I leave my housing complex, walk across the street, and walk barely another half-block. You wouldn’t think this is a big deal! But this isn’t just any supermarket—it’s a Grand Frais supermarket. Shoppers here in France are so loyal to Grand Frais that they drive significant distances to shop at one. Lucky me! I am fortunate enough to have one within a five-minute walk. The best way to describe a Grand Frais is to compare it to Trader Joe’s in the US—only it’s like a Trader Joe’s on steroids. As