Dale Boedry is the produce man at my local grocery. I like to cook so I come in contact with him regularly. He runs a fine shop. Nice country public market-like displays, clean, fresh and an overall pleasant environment. With a full afternoon of cooking ahead I needed a particular item peeled, chopped and ready to add to a recipe. I had seen it in that form in the cooler on prior visits. I inquired – out of stock today. By the time I had put a few more items in the cart Dale had taken one, peeled it, chopped it, put it in a plastic container and placed it in my cart. And that’s a little something extra that makes a difference.
I asked Dale about his favorite charity and he mentioned his church so a $100 check will be sent.
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