Surprise! Whole Foods is NOT a grocery store.

Recently I took out a credit card because it offered rewards points, which could be redeemed for airline miles, gift cards, etc. What really impressed me was how this particular card offered five points for every dollar spent on groceries and gasoline. The way I see it, I can use it to buy all of my groceries and gas, pay it off every month, and rack up about 2500 points a month. That really adds up.

So why so sad? Purchases at Whole Foods don't count. Nope. It's not a grocery store. Sorry, but if I'm going to spend $93 on tofu and edamame, I want 465 points, not 93. I'm a big fan of getting something for nothing.

Since I'm obviously insane, this was enough to compel me to attempt to do all of my grocery shopping at Publix. (Unless of course I'm in the mood to get some marzipan for $1.75 a bite.) I'm getting that $250 Amazon gift card by God! I went shopping there this evening- and want another surprise? When it comes to the sort of stuff I've been eating, Publix is no cheaper. They sell tofu and tempeh, but only the more "gourmet" varieties, which are twice what Whole Foods charges for its store brand. Cedarlane and Amy's Organics microwave dinners (which I have been eating many of, hence the lack of posting recipes) are five to six dollars each. You can eat lunch at a restaurant for not much more. 

Life and veganism are full of surprises. Yes, I'm aware that this is a rant. I'm furious.