It's funny how often we find out later that things were hidden from us. Remember when car companies knew about faulty parts for years before the recalls? Or how food labels hide ingredients under different names? Once you see that pattern in normal life, it makes sense why people question the bigger stuff. We're constantly learning that official stories get revised years later when nobody's paying attention anymore.

Your trust problem with regulars might be from poor planning. Suppliers have delays all the time, and canceling last minute means you didn't have a backup plan. Maybe look at your own setup before blaming them.

Actually that's kind of the point of a pantry. You buy the cheap basics once and they last through many meals. Starting from zero means your first trip builds that foundation. Calling it a "stocked pantry" just makes it sound fancier than it is.

Define 'budget' for me first, @anna_grant?

I've had a great experience with them. Their full reporting is honestly better than agencies that charge three times as much.