If you grew up in Florida, there’s a good chance your first Publix sub came wrapped in waxy paper, still warm from the deli, and tasted better than anything you’d ever ordered at a chain. But behind that deli counter, there are secrets many customers don’t know. From timing tricks to unexpected ingredient swaps, these…
Potlucks were designed to be simple. Everyone brings a dish, shares a meal, and heads back to their West Virginia home full and happy. But somewhere between the crockpots and the coleslaw, things can get messy… and we’re not just talking about the table. These are some of the rudest behaviors that turn a friendly…
There’s something about free cake and a dance floor that makes some Pennsylvanians forget their manners. From late arrivals to unsolicited speeches, American wedding culture has its share of repeat offenses. These are some of the most common bad behaviors at weddings that can ruin someone else’s big day, one rude moment at a time….
The pressure to do things “the right way” at Whole Foods can catch new shoppers off guard, especially in locations where the lines move fast and the regulars move faster. If you don’t catch on to the rhythm of Whole Foods, you’re going to feel it. These are some simple but surprising ways you can…
The pressure to do things “the right way” at Whole Foods can catch new shoppers off guard, especially in Florida locations where the lines move fast and the regulars move faster. If you don’t catch on to the rhythm of Whole Foods, you’re going to feel it. These are some simple but surprising ways you…
Imagine it: The scent of buttercream icing from the bakery. The sound of polite greetings at the checkout. The soft lighting that makes you feel calmer on a stressful day. Publix has mastered the art of turning Florida grocery shopping into something warm and familiar. But for all the coziness, there’s one part that feels…
If you live in Florida and care even a little bit about what you eat, odds are you’ve wandered into both Trader Joe’s and Sprouts. They both scream “healthy-ish.” They both sell snacks with chia seeds. But they have very different personalities. Trader Joe’s is quirky. Sprouts is practical. One’s like your artsy neighbor with a compost…
Every Floridian has a Publix memory. Maybe it’s the time your birthday cake had your name spelled wrong, or the day you realized their deli chicken could beat any takeout joint in town. But the Publix of the past isn’t exactly the one you’ll find today. Stores have modernized, menus have expanded, and prices have…
Sure, Whole Foods’ produce is pesticide-free. But its customers’ behavior? Not always. Whole Foods may attract conscious consumers, but that doesn’t stop some Californians from double-parking their carts, asking endless questions about gluten, or cutting in front of you for the last rotisserie chicken. These are the etiquette fails and food faux pas that happen…
Living in Florida means you can pretty much bet on a hurricane warning popping up on local news every year. A familiar scene then unfolds at grocery stores like Publix. Parking lots fill up fast, and within a matter of hours, certain shelves start to become bare. If you’ve ever tried to grab storm prep…
