One of my favorite ways to save money and ensure I have fresh fruits and veggies is to stop at Farmer’s Markets or Roadside Produce Stands whenever I travel. I can find a better selection of organic produce at low prices. On a recent trip to the Farmer’s Market, I was able to score 14 assorted bell peppers for $2.90. At my area grocery stores Green bell peppers are 99 cents each while Red and Yellow Peppers are around $1.50 each.
Here’s some hints to keep the produce fresh on the way home (especially if you have a long way to travel):
Keep a cooler partially with ice and pack the fruits and veggies in the cooler to survive the heat and keep them fresh. Always purchase the freshest fruits and veggies, not the slightly bruised items.
I have to share my absolute favorite Farmer’s Market-Soulard in St Louis. The oldest farmer’s market west of the Mississippi, established in 1789, has an amazing variety of items. They have everything from spices, flowers, herbs, fruits and veggies, and a selection of meat. I doubt I will ever be able to try the possum on a stick but I’ve had the alligator and the bison. Check out their cheese stall for awesome deals. When I was there last week they had Feta Cheese on sale 2 packages for $1.00. The same size container of feta sells for $2.99 each at our area Walmart.
It’s worth the trip just to walk down the stalls and be whisked back in time. However, I do have a helpful money saving hint: Check all the stalls before purchasing the items you want. Each vendor has different pricing so be sure to check for the cheapest price before you buy.
I love that shot of the peppers!!
We have a farmer’s market near us that is supposed to start next week. I’m really looking forward to it!
That is a good score
Great tips! I havent made it to our farmers market yet this year. I love getting fresh produce. THanks for the tips!
Yay! Finally a tip I know and actually do!
I love going to Farmer’s Markets. That one sounds wonderful!
Oh Good tips!! I love road side stands around here, they are always loaded with produced picked that very morning, tastes amazing!
We have road side stands here that are less expensive then our farmer’s markets in town. I do love buying fruits and veggies from them.
I love the Farmer’s Market, it definitely saves money plus helps our local farmers!
We have a fantastic market here in Cleveland that offer such a great savings on fruits and veggies and other things and everything is always so delicious too. I really need to get there more.
Thanks for all of the tips! I’m going to the farmers market on Saturday.
loved all the tips thanks for sharing
I always wander the farmers market a bit before making my selection. I am amazed at the differences in prices between vendors!
I really need to start going to the Farmer’s Market!!
great tips. i have trouble keeping veggies fresh for some reason!
I never thought to compare prices a food market like that. Thanks for the tip!
good tips an ideals to put in use,thanks for shariing
we love our farmers markets 🙂
Great tips. I have always had a problem of keeping my produce fresh.
i agree..i need to buy more fresh fruits,but the prices are freaking going crazy.
I’ve never heard of a white pepper before! We only get red, orange, yellow and green here in the UK. Well maybe we get white and I’ve just never seen them.