Frugal Produce!
by Michael Nolan
Saving Big on Produce
With the price of everything skyrocketing these days, saving money on food is something most of us can’t afford not to do. Here are a few ways you can save big bucks on your produce:
- Grow it Yourself
This is common sense, really. Spending a few dollars on seedlings can amount to huge savings over the growing season. Susan Walsh at Earthly Garden offered some great information on growing your own vegetables and fruits and yes, you can grow just about any of them in containers. Are you a beginner? There’s a great series on growing that starts at the beginning - seed starting. - Farmer’s Markets
Almost every community has a local farmer’s market where you can get fantastic locally grown produce for a fraction of what you’d pay at the supermarket. It tastes better, too. - Freeze It
Many produce items will freeze impeccably well. Tomatoes for example, can be cut up and placed in a zipper bag (juice and all) for later use in your soups, stews and sauces. Peppers and onions can be chopped and bagged (together or separately), as can corn, green beans, and quite a few other produce items that you plan to cook with.
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May 11th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
I had forgotten how much I enjoy hitting the local farmer’s market.
Thanks for the reminder and the other good frugal tips.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:31 am
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