Saving on produce is a real challenge for most of us. There are few coupons available and while the weekly sales often include produce, it’s usually a very limited selection. One way that you can really save each week on fresh produce is to purchase yours at the local farmer’s market. This summer I did a trial package for a CSA to see what would be included. Each week was $25 and I had to pre-pay in advance. The trial was for 3 weeks, so it wasn’t a long-term investment. I picked up my basket of produce at a downtown natural food store.
The quality of the produce was really good but I was disappointed in the quantity of the foods we would actually eat. Basically, there was enough to add to one dish each day.
Here’s what I got in my first basket:
