I've been in Naples a number of times, but I don't cook down there. Obviously Whole Foods and Fresh Market have meat, but the prices will be well above Publix prices. Publix is my go-to place for meat, but I'll admit I eat very little of it. Remember when pink slime was an issue? I talked to the head of the meat department in our biggest Publix. He said the reason Publix has higher prices on meat than say, Winn Dixie, was that they have never used pink slime and would never use it. Publix is always willing to open packages so the consumer can buy smaller quantities. If there is ever a problem, bring it back. You don't need to explain. They will refund you money. That's why Publix dominates the grocery market in FL. Look around when you get there. I googled and there seems to be an upscale butcher shop here called .... Jimmy P's butchershop and deli. Can't attest to it, but their website is good. Just keep in mind that Naples is a way-up-scale place and anywhere you go, prices are going to be fairly high.

I shop at multiple stores. Pay day is every other Friday so I that is when I go to Wal-Mart or Smith's (Kroger owned). Every 2 weeks we also get coffee beans at the little mom and pop shop. We go to Sprouts every 2 weeks as their ads overlap on Wednesdays. This is actually getting less frequent as they have not put the bulk things on sale that I want the most as frequently (steel cut oats and short grain brown rice). The bread outlet is a once a month trip. Other stores such as Keller's (for meat), Trader Joe's, the international markets, Vitamin Cottage (for other bulk items), I alternate months. Some things I get through Amazon's subscribe and save and that can vary in frequency. Eggs are mostly from my hens and many of our vegetables come from our garden. Some of the variety in shopping is about the money savings but it is more along the lines of trying to match the quality to a certain price point and meeting my needs of acquiring a diversity of ingredients. Arborio rice at TJ's, quality meat at Keller's, red lentils in bulk at Vitamin Cottage, etc. Part of it is me trying to maintain a well stocked pantry because my moods are fickle and if the pantry has a variety of things, I can cook according to my mood. Pre-planned menus never, ever work for me.

Glenda..you lucky gal! I tried to get lunch reservations while there last Aug-but they were full with a 2 hour wait. From what I understood-they close after the lunch hours, then reopen for dinner a couple hours later. Is that true? Jessie...I love Savannah! If given a choice-I would live there. Nothing more beautiful than walking under those gorgeous trees in the Squares and sitting along the Savannah River watching the ships-and the oysters there are to die for!!

Congratulation on your home in Hilton Head. It is my favorite place in the world. My parents live there and we try to visit 3-4 times a year. I don't have any advice on your kitchen style but I can help you with some other things. I actually shopped for some of my items for our kitchen reno. in Hilton Head. Billy Wood Appliances - they have all the brands and a great showroom. Hagemeyer-great lighting store. They will give you a discount off the price on the ticket. Stone Works-my favorite tile store. They have all the "names" and many slabs of granite in their showroom along with cabinet door fronts. This was so great because I could really get an idea of what my tile would look like! Traditions-this is a furniture/accessory store that I got some of my lighting from. I will probably get some furniture as time goes on as well. They are wonderful and will come to your home and help you if you need it. Yes, I bought some of my things in South Carolina and had them shipped to TN. Good luck on your new adventure! So happy for you!