Sep 9 # 26 of 36
Hey Alice!
Home canned tomatoes are soooo much better then manufactured canned tomatoes. I love them in January! I need to get some from a local market. What's a good price for tomatoes at a stand? I saw them for $0.99 a pound yesterday at a little stand and thought that was a little steep. What is everyone seeing for prices at their market for tomatoes?
Sep 9 # 27 of 36
I've seen potatoes at $0.49 a pound, so I personally think that's a rip-off. Of course, it was only one time. I've seen them as high as $2/lb.
Sep 13 # 28 of 36
I have canned stuff in the past, but since having my kids, I can't spare the time!
Oct 8 # 29 of 36
Farmer's markets are an EXCELLENT place to find fresh ingredients that are also cheap! You can usually find farmer's markets hosted through your County's cooperative extension.
Another option would be to just ride the back roads and look for produce stands. Farmers usually sell their vegetables directly to the stand owner, and the stand owner only makes a profit if the product sells. That keeps the cost low.
Also, look into a CSA. You actually buy a share of the farmer's crop! You get fresh veggies all growing season, for a wonderfully low fixed rate. It's good for the environment, the local farmers, and YOU! Check it out!
Oct 11 # 30 of 36
I absolutely love farmers markets. A lot of the weekend trips my family makes are around destinations where we know good ones are. If you are ever in Western North Carolina they have a regional one that is fabulous. Having just moved to Georgia we are still trying to find some good local ones here. Anyone have any recommendations would love to hear them!