Alison Takes You Grocery Shopping

[@961shazia]

As a 28 year old teenager who never *actually* learned how to properly grocery shop (growing up we just bought whatever was cheap and covered by coupons) this was SO helpful. Thank you Alison!

[@viniciocorral]

you're truly the gift that keeps on giving, thank you Roman!

[@gnomevoyeur]

Shopping is the heart of cooking. I'm always amazed by cooking shows that say something like "This is the traditional ingredient but I used this substitute because that's what I had in the fridge". I don't have a magic fridge that produces random ingredients. There is literally nothing in there that I didn't go out and deliberately buy.

[@lisa-alexandrabull1007]

As a Canadian, those prices make me want to cry!

[@sadlerlac]

When can we get the Netflix show where Alison shops at grocery stores around the world??

[@damianrhea8875]

This is a great idea! 😊

[@lisaanderson135]

Thanks for taking us along with you! I too love a well stocked and diverse grocery store. I have one and it looks an awful lot like the one you’re in. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful holiday and congratulations on your baby! I’m so excited for you, and I don’t even know you, lol! Babies are a blessing❤️

[@patriciaperrich8084]

I so enjoyed this Alison. Happy that we share some of these groceries and happy to see your picks. Carry on and happiest of New Years with the baby.

[@ashleys9711]

This is so calming and comforting to me. More of this!

[@jenniferbostic7918]

Grocery shopping is one of my favorite things! For honey... try to get local honey! It helps with allergies. I always buy soy/fish sauce at Japanese grocery stores or even H-Mart. They have better options. You should do a shopping trip video of Kalusthans!

[@okalanibergschneider1201]

Random comment but there was jar of buckwheat honey on that shelf and if no one has ever had buckwheat honey I recommend trying it. It’s has a very chocolaty mocha flavor to it and is delicious in coffee.

[@wb6360]

Tip: never leave your purse/wallet in the shopping cart…I did that once and had my purse stolen! Always keep it on your person.

[@greekre]

tip, no adult should have a vocal fry

[@Ronsonpeters]

@@greekreidk how that relates to the first comment but also? I think this sentiment has been proven to be misogynistic

[@greekre]

@@Ronsonpeters toughen up princess. no one gives a shizen about your feelings its 2025

[@jbt6007]

The prices in that grocery store had my eyes popping out of my head! Thanks for all the tips! much appreciated.

[@tfromt.o.9774]

The one counter tip…the go to brand for ACV is no longer Bragg! Look into the why…

[@Sdority905]

Or how about you tell is why?

[@tfromt.o.9774]

@ well since you asked… Bragg stayed in the family until 2019 when it was sold to a group of investors led by Swander Pace Capital and also including Dragoneer Investment Group. There is speculation that the apples being used (all or in part) are treated with that new Apeel protective coating. I can’t speak for other places, but where I live many health & wellness retailers have dropped Bragg ACV from their shelves or have lessened their stock in favour of other brands such as Filsinger’s (or Fairchild’s in the US).

[@jeanneamato8278]

Cloth produce bags are perfect. You won’t ever use plastic again and they’re washable. Happy holidays and a safe and glorious birth. Happy Hanukkah. ✡️

[@emsilverman2]

Tin or aluminum food containers are lined with plastics

[@didisinclair3605]

I LOVE grocery stores. When I'm blue, I go to grocery stores, not clothing stores. I wish that Red Hook store was nearer to me!!!

[@latiam]

I loooove the silent Grazia shade...😭

[@SignUp123095]

Straight up, tho they make one of the best olive oils I’ve used

[@latiam]

You've tried Zoe and California Ranch?

[@SignUp123095]

@@latiam yes both are good, but honestly the squeeze bottle is super convenient for use and the quality of oil is great for cooking and tasting

[@flowstatenata]

I use those produce bags to line the pulp bin of my juicer. Perfect fit and I had them anyways. Makes for the easiest cleanup, but I agree, trying to avoid taking them to begin with is better.

[@fouroverseven7799]

Tupelo honey doesn’t crystalize… that’s what I buy. Always buy honey in a glass jar.

[@lindamaag3541]

Good luck having your beautiful baby and Happy Holidays🎄❣️

[@theirine17]

Happy Holidays, sunshine!

[@ladyjade6446]

I love grocery shopping. I do it for friends who hate it.

[@thegrynne]

Tamari is often mislabelled and contain some gluten (wheat), in addition to soy bean. Always check the ingredients list.

[@rhight]

This Houstonian enjoys shopping with this lady. Cheers!

[@milesmode3675]

Highly recommend going with a subscription service for your olive oil! Lots of small producers offer them (Fat Gold is my favorite), great way to save some money and directly support independent farmers.

[@Sdority905]

I do this too. I order a tin of 5 kilos (I live abroad) and it is mich cheaper to buy in bulk and I love that I'm supporting local farms

[@jennawalker6586]

This was great, and the fact that you did this in a Food Bazaar!! 10/10

[@rufusred44]

Used to be a FAIRWAY, then hurricane SANDY hit, they got flooded, they renovated, reopened, but they never recovered.

[@artistlovepeace]

Great job! My always ingredients when I go to the groch (I'm joking)... I mean the grocery store are. Romaine lettuce, purple onions (unless they have cheaper yellow or white), potatoes (any kind that are on sale), celery, tomatoes (usually Roma), peppers (any colors that are the cheapest), bananas, eggs, coffee, some sort of milk, a cottage cheese, sour cream or unsugared yogurt, beans, rice or quinoa, and always replace pantry items... pasta, canned tomatoes, ramen, etc... spices... etc... make a great pantry and always buy fresh veggies and fruits and you'll have great food at home anytime.

[@stacyrobinson8856]

Haha! Allison, that's me in the bread aisle! I always look but alas... no.

[@alisoneroman]

Never what I need it to be!

[@trnigyul]

In the Caribbean Kerrygold milk and butter has been the staple for many decades. I grew up eating kerrygold butter with my bread, it really is the best. Anchor new zealand butter is another great one I grew up eating, its neck and neck with kerrygold. If i cant find one i use the other

[@carolynfazzari1580]

It was fun going shopping with you, Alison! I live in a smaller town in Washington state and you shared brands that I wish we had locally but we don’t. I will look for them when I am in a grocery store in a larger town! Sending you and yours Happy Holiday greetings and a glorious New Year! ♥️

[@lkbd12345]

Thank you! And wow! I’ve heard New York City is so expensive- I’m sure that is true about many many things but those prices look amazing to me in a very rural midwestern food 🌵. Also not access to the variety. City girl turned country- that is the hardest part.

[@nuhashmaximoff]

Vinegar's are Mothers slayyyyyy

[@runemagged21]

As a Vermonter, gotta plug Cabot for a mid tier dairy option 🍁

[@redbarronbug]

FYI Bragg was sold to large company and has changed its recipe. Don’t recommend.

[@mechadsey]

Daisy cottage cheese - the best!

[@meramag]

really wouldn't mind for this to be a recurring series

[@raw1147]

Just one thing left out: I believe shopping for most people means looking at prices. Many people cannot just throw items form the shelf into the basket without considering cost.

[@salvyv]

That’s true for many people but it is probably not true for her, so it would be a bit disingenuous for her to pretend it is or to feel guilty just because she can afford groceries. I’m also sure people don’t need a celebrity chef to tell them how to cut coupons or economize.

[@annakrall8029]

Fun fact: In the Cree language mayochup means something along the lines of "sh*t face".

[@hughsilvers7772]

love this would love to see a little series!

[@lindamaag3541]

Check out, The Berkeley Bowl in Berkeley. Amazing, two locations. They have compose friendly veggie and fruit bags I’ve been shopping there for over 47 years, back when they were located in the original Berkeley Bowling Alley.

[@samaragon5426]

Best grocery store ever!

[@aiai-j7i]

Bragg no longer is good quality since it got sold...

[@leisajamison9401]

Right. Katy Perry and other investors led by Swander Pace Capital, so another quality product bites the dust.

[@CookbooksonRepeat]

I’m guessing this is what was Fairway Market in red hook. It’s been 14 years since I’ve lived there but it’s sad to see that’s it’s changed hands or whatever. It was my absolute fave grocery store!

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Kerrygold is the perfect butter, it makes a difference

[@annetteburchett-taylor4420]

You’re the first person I’ve watched that made grocery shopping videos fun and valuable!❤

[@mikemillerdesign]

This is why I started cooking Alison's recipes. Before her, I didn't know how to shop or find quality groceries in Brooklyn. She's taught me so much about cooking for myself. I gift her cookbooks to anyone starting out.

[@jmorrisbest]

I love shopping 😊😊😊😊😊

[@mrsreebz]

Good butter is 100% worth it. Olive oil from Costco. I buy those cooking wines, since I don't drink wine very often, so it's convenient to grab those when shopping, then I don't have to go to another store just for wine, which is the situation where I am located.

[@kriskay6]

Thank you Alison for the tamari call out! If wheat could be taken out of soy sauce life would be so much easier for celiacs.

[@sudokatsu]

I need to know what that lovely swing jazz music was at 4:35 😭

[@andreaabrams3429]

For those of us who the olive oils mentioned here are a splurge, Trader Joe’s in the glass bottles are a little more affordable.

[@spacerae191]

Seconding this! They’re currently selling a Californian olive oil with an October/Novemeber 2024 harvest date.

[@andreaabrams3429]

@@spacerae191 ooh I’ll try that one!

[@rerolley]

This is the first time I ever heard a cook say they are "down" for cooking wine. Every other food authority has said to avoid cooking wine.

[@asweetiepiebtw2032]

oh my! you are having a baby. !!!!! boy i would LOVE a food shop like this in my neighborhood. it has everything even alison roman in a perfect raincoat pregnant .... congratulations!!!!! xo

[@nanigo]

I love your raincoat!

[@brahicmorgan8893]

I'm like Alison in front of the olive oil shelves. Gosh did the prices go up ! Anyway, very helpful video, thank you 💚

[@cmaur811]

Wish we had one upstate NY - im near Phoenicia

[@willjay916]

For spices - if there is a food co-op where you live, you may be able to buy only the amount of spice that you need (bring your own CLEAN, reusable glass bottle and tare the weight of the bottle). An alternative would be to go to a Sprouts if there is one close. You will have to use their small plastic bags, but again you only purchase the amount you need and reduce the amount you spend on the packaging. Transfer it into your own jars at home (I use 4 oz mason jelly jars).

[@Sdority905]

Yess I do this too.

[@fredbrown7954]

Thank you for your advice 😊

[@freebrook]

loved going shopping with you

[@psychguy]

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄Congratulations from Texas! BIG fan! xoxo Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@diddlyempress]

Hasn't Bragg sold out now?

[@furelise101]

those prices are crazy

[@daisy97229]

love the video and love the coat even more. Any chance she will share where it is from??

[@alisoneroman]

Coat is Sezane - I love it! seza.ne/QwdMSaSTcX

[@marclegarreta]

Plugra is good butter!

[@boolena]

We'll be returning to live in the USA after 20 years in Asia. Grocery shopping in 'Merca, an old comfort, has turned into an intergalactic travelogue. WHAT"S THAT? Huh? did you see this? I can't make out how you eat/drink/use that? Thanks for the tips. (Also, you were right: I COULD just take over making Thanksgiving gravy and it's now official: I AM the gravy maker in the house. xoxo Thank you for the nudge.)

[@julied5444]

There are reusable produce bags

[@kerryleth835]

That coat tho!

[@getreadywithmemamma]

Is this for Masters class credit? Seriously, do I get credits for this…. I love this woman she’s divine and yes I would like her to walk us through all of life.

[@cd2659]

Produce, dairy, pantry, meat, frozen 😊

[@DavidLucasGonzalez]

Alison: “I’m a Daisy girl, myself” also Alison: “Diary, I feel, is more important to buy organic than other things.” …

[@blogbloglog]

Wait. This is a dream.

[@kelpauly88]

I (not so) secretly hope that the "mayochup" comment was a subtle jab at M*lly B*z's new mayo line... "don't do that! just mix it yourself!" 💯

[@Lonely3rrior]

Im so sorry you have to Shop in a big City.

[@stephyrenda]

Say buttermilk more times

[@katie76433]

Olive oil not in plastic AND not having a finishing olive oil really hit me as a trend follower with the Graza😖

[@jeanneamato8278]

Braggs has sold out to a giant corporation and is no longer as good

[@aiai-j7i]

I just commented that too...

[@elizabethann9152]

There's so much wonderful stuff going on here why do I have to be obsessed with your raincoat?

[@alisoneroman]

Sezane - I love it! seza.ne/QwdMSaSTcX

[@dougjones2065]

Most importantly, Alison’s main shopping tip!..Make sure to wear a creepy trench coat when you go to your local market

[@Lisa-jm3nk]

Love her creepy trench coat. She looked like a produce detective!

[@Leu-ru4yy]

Mallomars

[@skullandbones1832]

👍

[@UrbanCountryStyleByJudy]

Lacinato kale = La chi nah toh … pronounced like an Italian.

[@marisaespe7298]

how I clicked so fast

[@NoPrivateProperty]

Free Luigi!

[@ladyjade6446]

He’s a murderer. That’s sick.

[@ToBeHonest666-k6c]

People film themselves grocery shopping? What is the world coming to No thank you KZbin, I am not interested in this channel.

[@Goldenhour24]

👋🏻 see ya !

[@PAV-bl1hz]

My body my choice. 👏🏼👍🏽✌🏽

[@ladyjade6446]

No vaccine mandates then either.

[@Rebecca-dm5ul]

Button up not flattering especially when only 2 buttons buttoned up.

[@em4me46]

What were you hoping to accomplish by writing this?

[@salvyv]

Also not flattering: hateful judgmental comments about other people’s appearances. Get over yourself!

[@rivards1]

FFS, why are people so nuts about plastic? I'm not going to re-use some flimsy disposable bag that tears when you breathe on it, and has had unwashed raw food inside it.

[@ieshathegirlInevahad]

Bragg was bought out by a Private Equity firm. The quality is no longer there; find an alternative. Kerrygold was tested and found to have PFAs. I'm fortunate in the PNW, we have Tillamook. Inflation, Alison, inflation. Pretty much every grocery item has increased in price.