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| 15720 U.S. 160, Forsyth, MO 65653 * 417-546-2101 |
Forsyth MO – It was a Friday
and with a scrawled grocery list grasped firmly in hand, I headed
out to the local Country Mart to buy myself a bit of food. The
day was pretty typical for early to mid March; cloudy with a
noticeable southwest wind that hinted at some rain later on in the
day. I parked my aging Jeep in a spot far enough from the entrance to
ensure I'd get at least some exercise that day.
The Country Mart is one of about four
employee owned stores that exist in and around southwest Missouri. They offer a very satisfying selection of foods, liquors, Deli and pharmaceutical items.
The store in Forsyth MO. is nicely laid out
and after having shopped there for a number of years, I've got it
pretty well figured out. The employees there are a very nice bunch of individuals
who always seem to make an effort at being cheerful and helpful. Randy, who
manages the Produce Department is one of the hardest working
individuals I've ever seen. (His produce is always very well maintained, fresh
and inviting). The Deli area isn't too shabby either and in
that spot you will often find the very good natured Sheila, who always
seems to laugh at my inane comments. (I've never really figured out
if she laughs because she thinks I'm funny or if she's just
laughing at me...). Whichever, she's a good person and it shows!
On this day, my list was short for two
reasons; lack of much money and the fact I'm on a perennial diet. I
had it in mind to make up a batch of chili which I like to mix into a
bowl of pasta for a sort of Cincinnati-styled dish where I'll add
some minced onion and cheese to the affair. Interestingly, if you
keep the portions of some sort of sane amounts, this dish is not a
diet breaker. (It's not a diet fixer either, but at my age one does
the best one can). In any case, I was able to locate all the stuff I needed very quickly and have always felt that the prices are better than what could be found elsewhere. Thanks Country Mart!
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