tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post3933622499887418377..comments2023-07-22T03:40:53.311-04:00Comments on The Year of Less: Day 7: Shopping the Farmers' MarketKelly Oribinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-24747139124746329582012-08-21T09:19:24.090-04:002012-08-21T09:19:24.090-04:00May I ask where in Ontario you are? I think I rec...May I ask where in Ontario you are? I think I recognize the Farmer's Market!Rheanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-5417067239890236042012-07-30T10:39:37.865-04:002012-07-30T10:39:37.865-04:00Last week I went to our grocery store, purchased a...Last week I went to our grocery store, purchased a few produce items, and then stopped by the farmer's market to pick up a red onion. I had been before, but more for leisure (since it is only walking distance). After walking through this time, I directly compared the quality of produce and have decided for the rest of this summer, if I can get it at the market, that is where it is coming from. It was so much better! Plus, since I only want enough for the week (one red onion), I get better deals. They are willing to give me bargains. Sweet!<br /><br />Can't wait to keep up with the challenge! Thanks for doing this and sharing!!Skipandleaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594301310579234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-36123218797823809842012-07-30T09:14:58.777-04:002012-07-30T09:14:58.777-04:00I love the farmers market- I am fortunate enough t...I love the farmers market- I am fortunate enough to live in a part of the US that has many farms and I get my produce delivered once a week. It is wonderful, but I will surely miss it when we move to another state.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994404489138578621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-84385751458168707682012-07-29T22:25:31.483-04:002012-07-29T22:25:31.483-04:00Maybe you are already thinking about this, but one...Maybe you are already thinking about this, but one way to make the meat more affordable is buying larger packs, or like 1/4- 1/2 cows. We are looking into a 1/2 cow with some friends and it will only be $5.50/lb...last us all year round, AND give us ground beef, roasts, and steaks....which make great stirfy for whatever veggies you have on hand.<br /><br />love this blog and this challenge!!Amy and Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04801627477318576972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-55683659136645203722012-07-29T15:45:37.032-04:002012-07-29T15:45:37.032-04:00Love farmers markets. We are fortunate her in Ariz...Love farmers markets. We are fortunate her in Arizona to be able to have a garden almost year round. Enjoyed all the beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Bobbi JoBobbi Jo Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605909187591656776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-25545439555710053062012-07-29T10:48:34.513-04:002012-07-29T10:48:34.513-04:00You take beautiful pictures :). Thank you for shar...You take beautiful pictures :). Thank you for sharing.<br />IevaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-63701195879617972752012-07-29T06:19:09.905-04:002012-07-29T06:19:09.905-04:00Your pies look soooo delicious by the way. I am no...Your pies look soooo delicious by the way. I am now craving pie!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907284328066937884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-84576675885163969172012-07-29T06:18:28.130-04:002012-07-29T06:18:28.130-04:00Where I live farmers' markets are over-priced ...Where I live farmers' markets are over-priced and a middle class minority interest. For me simplifying has got to mean less time/energy spent on food shopping because this is an area I can easily get sidetracked by and start going down a rabbit hole of anxiety. But I think I'll take my children fruit picking which is a similar goal in a way and tons of fun!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907284328066937884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-67140098010563097072012-07-28T22:00:00.547-04:002012-07-28T22:00:00.547-04:00I wish more folks would learn the power of the loc...I wish more folks would learn the power of the local farmer's market. The aid to the environment--less food travel. The more vitamins and nutrients in the food--picked FRESH. The flavor alone--most needs no additional spices--although fresh herbs only enhance. Sure you feel like you are paying more--mostly because you can't find a sale...you'll be paying less for your medical in the long run. Besides, doesn't it feel better to pay extra to the local farmer then for jet fuel and gasoline? Mmmm, fresh fruits and veggies! KMB Raleigh, North CarolinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-29512957920619588662012-07-28T17:51:47.586-04:002012-07-28T17:51:47.586-04:00We've started treating the farmers market like...We've started treating the farmers market like the grocery store too. Ours is open several times a week, the biggest being Thursday nights. We've been going almost every week; I struggled with it for a while since I am not spending less for most things but rather about the same as grocery store prices. Then I realized that we are buying probably close to 75% of our weekly food there and it's fresh and much better! The farmer that we buy pastured meats from is also set up at the market so we're able to purchase while we're there. It's fun to get to know the farmers and they have begun to recognize us. Another perk of the market is that some will sell their over ripe/larger produce at a discount--got a big pile of peppers to freeze and a couple larger zucchinis last week for just a couple dollars!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-23290759395836528712012-07-28T15:18:22.265-04:002012-07-28T15:18:22.265-04:00Also, I never knew there were more than 1 or 2 var...Also, I never knew there were more than 1 or 2 varieties of garlic!!! We LOVE garlic but get the same kind at the store... I'm going to looking into that. :) (Monica, again)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-37272741014786857592012-07-28T15:14:37.703-04:002012-07-28T15:14:37.703-04:00I've been wanting to go to a farmer's mark...I've been wanting to go to a farmer's market for a while now. We used to live near 3 farmstands but moved an hour away. :'( After reading "7" by Jen Hatmaker (a MUST read!!), I've been wanting to go again. I know there's one on Sundays about 20 minutes away... I'm going to try & get there tomorrow after church. <br /><br />MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-48434362712220810152012-07-28T14:57:54.424-04:002012-07-28T14:57:54.424-04:00Oh, I do so wish we had a farmer's market in o...Oh, I do so wish we had a farmer's market in our little town! We do make use of other avenues to buy local products, but oh, to have a farmer's market like yours... Enjoy it!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734385442507942513noreply@blogger.com