Grocery Shopping: Friend or Foe?

Shopping for food is cathartic for me. I think it always has been. Seeing different kinds of vegetables, sauces, cheeses, and salts inspires me to cook new things and reminds me of old almost forgotten favorites. I could go from the local produce stand to any supermarket to hidden ethnic food store all day and be happy-- of course, I'd have to snack on my finds all the while, but then I'd be happy.

Does shopping for food make you happy or do you find it stressful? Where do find inspiration for your meals? Let me know your thoughts.