Comments on: 10 Ways to Save on Fruits & Vegetables http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/ Good stewardship in action. How do you do it? Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:11:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Alicia http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-3435 Alicia Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:44:11 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-3435 One more tip: if there is an area near your city that has a high concentration of immigrants, check out the grocery stores and farmers markets in that area. I shop on Buford highway north of downtown Atlanta, and for some reason, the produce is always cheaper than at the big chains, though there are fewer frills. Added bonus: they may carry fruits and veggies that your local chain doesn't, allowing you to do some experimenting. One more tip: if there is an area near your city that has a high concentration of immigrants, check out the grocery stores and farmers markets in that area. I shop on Buford highway north of downtown Atlanta, and for some reason, the produce is always cheaper than at the big chains, though there are fewer frills. Added bonus: they may carry fruits and veggies that your local chain doesn’t, allowing you to do some experimenting.

]]> By: Twilight http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-3184 Twilight Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:09:00 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-3184 Re: Sorage bags for produce For anyone who has been lucky enough to have been blessed with a newer refrigerator; I have a separate setting on the fruit and vegetable drawers that have separate humidity controls for both the fruits and vegetables. When I lined the bottoms of the drawers with absorbant cotton cloth, set the humidity controls; I stored ripe vine picked tomatoes without any bags for three weeks. Expensive refrigerator, no bags at all. Re: Sorage bags for produce

For anyone who has been lucky enough to have been blessed with a newer refrigerator; I have a separate setting on the fruit and vegetable drawers that have separate humidity controls for both the fruits and vegetables.

When I lined the bottoms of the drawers with absorbant cotton cloth, set the humidity controls; I stored ripe vine picked tomatoes without any bags for three weeks. Expensive refrigerator, no bags at all.

]]> By: angie http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-3033 angie Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:53:32 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-3033 In response to the use of Debbie Meyer green bags to save money on fruits and vegetables. Consumer Reports did a study using them vs regular ziploc bags and the only item that fared better was bananas. In fact, strawberries were moldier in the debbie meyer bags whereas the ziploc strawberries were soft but not moldy. It can be viewed at consumer reports.org. Ziploc bags are far cheaper than the meyer bags so that's where you'll save money. In response to the use of Debbie Meyer green bags to save money on fruits and vegetables. Consumer Reports did a study using them vs regular ziploc bags and the only item that fared better was bananas. In fact, strawberries were moldier in the debbie meyer bags whereas the ziploc strawberries were soft but not moldy.
It can be viewed at consumer reports.org. Ziploc bags are far cheaper than the meyer bags so that’s where you’ll save money.

]]> By: Brooke http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-2708 Brooke Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:42:11 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-2708 I love the farmers market in the town over - I can get veggies (to spice up my pasta salad)for half the price. I just wish we had one in this area so I didn't have to wait for a special trip to K-Town to induldge! I love the farmers market in the town over – I can get veggies (to spice up my pasta salad)for half the price. I just wish we had one in this area so I didn’t have to wait for a special trip to K-Town to induldge!

]]> By: AnnMarie http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-2706 AnnMarie Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:07:20 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-2706 You should stress that this info is only for the grocery store (if even there). I grow all sorts of colored peppers in my garden, as do folks at the farmer's market. I don't know why ones in the stores would be hydroponic since they grow just as easily in the ground as do green ones. In fact, most colored peppers start out green--I believe the cost is because they take longer to grow, not necessarily the method used to grow them. Also, not all colored bell peppers are hybrids. In fact, I believe that all of the colored varieties I grow are heirloom--I have grown yellow, red, orange, white, purple and chocolate. You should stress that this info is only for the grocery store (if even there). I grow all sorts of colored peppers in my garden, as do folks at the farmer’s market. I don’t know why ones in the stores would be hydroponic since they grow just as easily in the ground as do green ones. In fact, most colored peppers start out green–I believe the cost is because they take longer to grow, not necessarily the method used to grow them. Also, not all colored bell peppers are hybrids. In fact, I believe that all of the colored varieties I grow are heirloom–I have grown yellow, red, orange, white, purple and chocolate.

]]> By: living in a frugal way http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-2705 living in a frugal way Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:06:01 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-2705 This is an excellent little list. I have found that locla vege stores here in Montreal do great deals on veg they think is going bad.... often it is a tiny blemish or mark. I but these for sauces and most bulk dishes... sometimes I can get 3 red peppers for $1, that is a deal :) This is an excellent little list.

I have found that locla vege stores here in Montreal do great deals on veg they think is going bad…. often it is a tiny blemish or mark.

I but these for sauces and most bulk dishes… sometimes I can get 3 red peppers for $1, that is a deal :)

]]> By: Elizabeth-The Whole Family http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-2703 Elizabeth-The Whole Family Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:04:35 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-2703 Great list! I always wondered why red and yellow peppers were so much more expensive! Great list! I always wondered why red and yellow peppers were so much more expensive!

]]> By: Maria - Frugal Homesteading http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-2701 Maria - Frugal Homesteading Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:14:36 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-2701 Don't forget another tip: grow your own! If you have the space,a good apple tree or a set of strawberry plants can help save money while providing fresh fruit. PS I think that it's funny that 8) turned into the "cool" smile. Don’t forget another tip: grow your own! If you have the space,a good apple tree or a set of strawberry plants can help save money while providing fresh fruit.

PS I think that it’s funny that 8) turned into the “cool” smile.

]]> By: Andrea @ Mommy Snacks http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-2697 Andrea @ Mommy Snacks Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:14:13 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-2697 Great tips, Erin! I just wish we had a good farmer's market around us! Great tips, Erin! I just wish we had a good farmer’s market around us!

]]> By: Angie @ Many Little Blessings http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/comment-page-1/#comment-2694 Angie @ Many Little Blessings Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:36:41 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/2008/07/09/10-ways-to-save-on-fruits-vegetables/#comment-2694 We have been using Debbie Meyer Green Bags that they sell on TV (though we picked them up in Walmart with the other things that are sold on TV), and it really does work to extend the life of produce! Definitely worth the $10 for the package of 20 bags -- particularly because you are supposed to rinse out and then re-use the bags. We have been using Debbie Meyer Green Bags that they sell on TV (though we picked them up in Walmart with the other things that are sold on TV), and it really does work to extend the life of produce! Definitely worth the $10 for the package of 20 bags — particularly because you are supposed to rinse out and then re-use the bags.

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