fresh market

im not sure what it is about this store, but it makes me want to hang out there all day.

maybe its the classical music they have playing or the really cool basket carts or the fact that they always have samples up at the register.  i am not 100% sure...but without a doubt, i never walk out of there without spending at least $15.

they have the best looking flowers, freshest fruit, huge salads (asian chicken ... so yummy!!!), great muffins (i love the chocolate chip) and cookies (brownie pillow is my fave) and there" by the pound food" is AHmazing (tortellini and cucumber salads are delicious).

oh... lets not forget all the candy they have.  you name it they have it. all the candy are in those really cool glass jars that have heavy tops with circle knobs.  i love those!
just a few examples of what they have: any kind of jelly belly beans, chocolate covered everything, all the season/holiday candy that is you could think of (did you know that they make sugar free peeps?!?!  oh yes and they sell them there!!!), huge gumballs...the list keeps going and going.
some of my faves: red licorice wheels, sour gummy worms and yogurt covered pretzels.  i have to admit that i always look for the cheapest one in the stack, but can never walk by them without getting a pack.

as of late, i have been going in there once every other week to pick up a "prize" for the hubby to eat for dinner. i hate seafood, but he enjoys it and they have some great sushi (well, so i have heard!).  i would have to say they have a ton to choose from and its pretty reasonable. i couldnt even begin to tell you what kind they have because it all looks the same to me...rice and raw fish! yuck-

tonights pick up, shrimp and grits cakes.  the best part about them, is they come already ready made and have directions on how to cook them.  i think it was a hit.
actually, i know it was...when he came home, he asked what is my "prize" for dinner. 
rather than having it ready and on the table, i pulled the tray out of the oven, to keep him in suspense, and said shrimp and grits.
he was like really...you made these!?!?
i so wanted to say yes, but i didnt think it was fair for me to take the credit away from one of my new fave places. so i was honest and said no but fresh market did:)
the impressed level shrunk but the excitement level was still high. so mission accomlished!

overall...a great choice and it def made the list to buy again.