Obtaining all my food from stores along the way without relying on drops
I'm planning my first thru hike for next year and would like to simply buy food along the way and not have to hassle with drop boxes pf pre-made dehydrated meals (yuck!). Reading the forums, it seems like most thru hikers use drop boxes/dehydrated meals for a lot of their food. How feasible is it to rely on local markets etc...? Am I setting myself up for eating mostly junk food? I am willing to take on a little extra pack weight for a few fresh vegetables and other fresh food that will keep for a few days.