Comments on: It’s Our 30th Birthday! I Remember When… http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Wed, 16 May 2012 00:33:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ted http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-202579 ted Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:29:26 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-202579 I hope someone may remember. I lived in South Beach, Florida back in 1999-2006 and shopped in the Wild Oats Market on 10th and Alton (before it became a Whole Foods). I used to purchase a great snack in the self serve grains department. In a bin dispenser there was a type of popcorn that was crispy similar to the kernels of pop corn that do not pop but are still crispy to eat. The kernels were about the size of the popcorn kernels after the being going through popping process. The entire kernel was crispy and was a light brown color. I do not remember the name of the kernels and I assume that it was maize but I cannot be sure. If anyone can remember what I have described here please let me know. Thanks! :) I hope someone may remember. I lived in South Beach, Florida back in 1999-2006 and shopped in the Wild Oats Market on 10th and Alton (before it became a Whole Foods). I used to purchase a great snack in the self serve grains department. In a bin dispenser there was a type of popcorn that was crispy similar to the kernels of pop corn that do not pop but are still crispy to eat. The kernels were about the size of the popcorn kernels after the being going through popping process. The entire kernel was crispy and was a light brown color. I do not remember the name of the kernels and I assume that it was maize but I cannot be sure. If anyone can remember what I have described here please let me know. Thanks! :)

]]> By: Eileen Kenny http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-72604 Eileen Kenny Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:01:47 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-72604 I first started shopping at the Whole Foods on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, in the mid 80's. I moved to Houston, TX and shopped at the old store on Shepard (now closed) and then in the new store on Alabama. I now live in Dallas, and bought a condo a mile from the store on Lemmon Avenue. I also shopped at the Dallas Greenville Avenue store before it closed. Whole Foods helped to open my mind to herbal remedies (for people and pets!), organic foods, makeup,and toiletries, holistic healing, great wine and beer tastings, and upbeat employees. I met my masseur in Houston when I got a chair massage from him. It is actually fun to shop there, sample the different food and drink, and check out the new and sale items. I plan to work there part time when I retire. Keep on truckin'!!! I first started shopping at the Whole Foods on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, in the mid 80′s. I moved to Houston, TX and shopped at the old store on Shepard (now closed) and then in the new store on Alabama. I now live in Dallas, and bought a condo a mile from the store on Lemmon Avenue. I also shopped at the Dallas Greenville Avenue store before it closed.

Whole Foods helped to open my mind to herbal remedies (for people and pets!), organic foods, makeup,and toiletries, holistic healing, great wine and beer tastings, and upbeat employees. I met my masseur in Houston when I got a chair massage from him. It is actually fun to shop there, sample the different food and drink, and check out the new and sale items. I plan to work there part time when I retire.

Keep on truckin’!!!

]]> By: M Lyn http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-72268 M Lyn Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:45:41 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-72268 My first visit to Whole Foods started with my first visit to Alfalfa's in Boulder, CO. I was having great difficulties with food allergies and finding foods I could eat and I though I'd died and gone to heaven. By the time Whole Foods was opened in my city, the problems were somewhat the same except I needed to know where to get what I needed here in town. Whole Foods opened and I was ecstatic. I must have spent an hour and a half or more the first time just walking the aisles saying, "Oh, my God, I can get ... THAT here?" it was divine. M My first visit to Whole Foods started with my first visit to Alfalfa’s in Boulder, CO. I was having great difficulties with food allergies and finding foods I could eat and I though I’d died and gone to heaven. By the time Whole Foods was opened in my city, the problems were somewhat the same except I needed to know where to get what I needed here in town. Whole Foods opened and I was ecstatic. I must have spent an hour and a half or more the first time just walking the aisles saying, “Oh, my God, I can get … THAT here?” it was divine.

M

]]> By: Estella http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-72210 Estella Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:47:32 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-72210 Happy (belated) Birthday! I started shopping at Whole Foods, Montgomeryville, PA, way back when it was called Fresh Fields. I was truly amazed at the wide variety of offerings, and I was not alone. The demeanor of the other shoppers was unusual. I remember that people seemed to be strolling, more than shopping. They always seemed to be just as intrigued as I was. And it was lovely to be able to sample new and unusual things, before buying them. Now that I have more demands on my time than ever before, I've turned to Whole Foods for prepared foods for my holiday meals. What a godsend! Thank you! Happy (belated) Birthday! I started shopping at Whole Foods, Montgomeryville, PA, way back when it was called Fresh Fields. I was truly amazed at the wide variety of offerings, and I was not alone. The demeanor of the other shoppers was unusual. I remember that people seemed to be strolling, more than shopping. They always seemed to be just as intrigued as I was. And it was lovely to be able to sample new and unusual things, before buying them. Now that I have more demands on my time than ever before, I’ve turned to Whole Foods for prepared foods for my holiday meals. What a godsend! Thank you!

]]> By: John Voymas http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-72208 John Voymas Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:49:11 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-72208 My first experience at Whole Foods Market was at the original store at 10th & Lamar in Austin, Texas in 1982. Previous to WFM I used to shop small bulk food stores and coops. I was amazed as I walked in past Martin Bros. and was confronted by shelves of beer. Turning the corner there were bins of coffee beans along the wall near the cashiers. Passing through the "normal" health and beauty aid section I found lots of incredible cheeses. Then to the right of those was a meat counter. You've got to be kidding! I though this was a natural foods store - with meat and coffee and beer? Oh my! Then I realized Whole Foods was not a natural foods store but a real grocery store that carried healthy, natural foods ... and more! My first experience at Whole Foods Market was at the original store at 10th & Lamar in Austin, Texas in 1982. Previous to WFM I used to shop small bulk food stores and coops. I was amazed as I walked in past Martin Bros. and was confronted by shelves of beer. Turning the corner there were bins of coffee beans along the wall near the cashiers. Passing through the “normal” health and beauty aid section I found lots of incredible cheeses. Then to the right of those was a meat counter. You’ve got to be kidding! I though this was a natural foods store – with meat and coffee and beer? Oh my! Then I realized Whole Foods was not a natural foods store but a real grocery store that carried healthy, natural foods … and more!

]]> By: janet http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-72201 janet Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:40:40 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-72201 i remember when the two of Austin's "natural food" stores, one uphill and one down, both places where I shopped, united to form a "grocery store." amazing thought. a good friend worked the produce department at the new store and the attention given to both the freshness and the aesthetics of presentation of food for purchase was notable. As were the employer/employee relationships. And a trip to the store was always a social experience. Another memory - the flood on Lamar and the help given to WFM by loyal customers in cleaning up and getting it back on its feet, a testament to its value to the community. Now I'm glad to have the stores in Baltimore and glad that the ethic of community involvement is strong in our local WFM stores. i remember when the two of Austin’s “natural food” stores, one uphill and one down, both places where I shopped, united to form a “grocery store.” amazing thought. a good friend worked the produce department at the new store and the attention given to both the freshness and the aesthetics of presentation of food for purchase was notable. As were the employer/employee relationships. And a trip to the store was always a social experience. Another memory – the flood on Lamar and the help given to WFM by loyal customers in cleaning up and getting it back on its feet, a testament to its value to the community. Now I’m glad to have the stores in Baltimore and glad that the ethic of community involvement is strong in our local WFM stores.

]]> By: Teresa http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-72192 Teresa Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:55:18 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-72192 I was a big fan of Whole Foods when it was still small and located in Tustin (old town) area. It gave me the "family" feeling and I loved it. The new big one in Tustin District is not the same. It's too huge/too corporate and I missed the familiar faces. I still shop there from time to time only because it has a huge selection of health foods and products; and most of the people are still friedly and helpful. I was a big fan of Whole Foods when it was still small and located in Tustin (old town) area. It gave me the “family” feeling and I loved it. The new big one in Tustin District is not the same. It’s too huge/too corporate and I missed the familiar faces. I still shop there from time to time only because it has a huge selection of health foods and products; and most of the people are still friedly and helpful.

]]> By: Michael Bepko http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-69398 Michael Bepko Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:05:40 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-69398 You can find the complete holiday menu for your store by clicking this link! http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/shop/index.php You can find the complete holiday menu for your store by clicking this link!
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/shop/index.php

]]> By: Dr john http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-69380 Dr john Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:04:50 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-69380 Enjoyed your thanksgiving feast last year....could you please send a menu via my email Enjoyed your thanksgiving feast last year….could you please send a menu via my email

]]> By: Jeannie http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/i-remember-when/#comment-57358 Jeannie Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:40:53 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?page_id=7002#comment-57358 It is the store of international culinary and gourmet foods, only the best. Whenever we are doing a big dinner for family and friends, your store fits all our needs. Only the best and that is what we love about you as we would only cook the best for our friends and family and as a store you also provide the same for customers. Never ever have been disappointed with the results. My son has been teaching me better healthier eating habits for my arthritis. I quit eating sweets because it is not healthy and one of the leading causes of inflammation. Will he also shops at Whole Foods in Richardson. For Mothers Day he brought me 2 packages of Hail Merry Choc. Muffins. OMG I was so impressed and amazed that it was organic and raw. I use to be a big fan of Godiva Chocolates not anymore. I went on FB the next day and bragged to all my family and friends. Healthy and a great taste which you can only by at the one and only Whole Foods. The biggest assortment of wines too. Love ya, Love ya, Love ya that is all I have to say. Thank you for making me happy. It is the store of international culinary and gourmet foods, only the best. Whenever we are doing a big dinner for family and friends, your store fits all our needs. Only the best and that is what we love about you as we would only cook the best for our friends and family and as a store you also provide the same for customers. Never ever have been disappointed with the results. My son has been teaching me better healthier eating habits for my arthritis. I quit eating sweets because it is not healthy and one of the leading causes of inflammation. Will he also shops at Whole Foods in Richardson. For Mothers Day he brought me 2 packages of Hail Merry Choc. Muffins. OMG I was so impressed and amazed that it was organic and raw. I use to be a big fan of Godiva Chocolates not anymore. I went on FB the next day and bragged to all my family and friends. Healthy and a great taste which you can only by at the one and only Whole Foods. The biggest assortment of wines too. Love ya, Love ya, Love ya that is all I have to say. Thank you for making me happy.

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