So I recently joined a Fruit & Veggie Co-Op/Share. I heard about it from more than one neighbor & so far it has been Great! The Co-Op is a group of people who pool their time, resources and buying power together to purchase good quality fresh fruits and vegetables at a low cost. They purchase in bulk and save money. I go to a ladies home/garage where she has labeled amounts of each item & you fill up your box in 5 minutes & you're on your way. I have noticed the quality is better than the groceries that are all picked over & sometimes old.
The above picture is considered a "Full Share" ( I split it with my Sister-in-law). It was $10, a "Half Share" is $5.
The full share contained......
1 cauliflower
1 romain lettuce
1 celery
10 tomatoes
4 large onions
1 bunch green onions
5 oranges
7 apples
6 bananas
2 avacados
1 mango
WOW! I find that it has increaased my desire to more healthy & prepare more things for my family. Also to get creative. I am going to make French Onion soup this week to use up the onions. The babes are nearing 1 year (this Sunday..AHH!) & can eat most everything now. They do not like eating baby foods anymore & have healthy appetites. Ella has alwasy been an excellent eater of both fruits & vegetables. We have definetely increased our intake of healthy foods!!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Fruit & Veggie Co-Op
Posted by Laura at 8:47 PM
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4 comments:
I haven't heard of this, but I'm very interested! You need to give me more info!
Ella is so cute! Happy Birthday to the twins in a few days!
Let me know when you need a nap and I can help out sometime.
Totally know what you mean about this making you want to cook healthier. Its the best love it!
Thank you so much for sending me the email for this. I totally want to get in on this. Yummy!
I've been reading about vegetable co-ops and I want to know how I can find and join one out here. Anything that inspires you to eat healthier as well as to have fresher foods is all good.
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