I have been trying to buy more fruits and vegetables in an effort too eat more fruits and vegetables. I know brilliant idea.
I stumbled on an organic food store by Loyola University called Newleaf Natural Grocery. They offer produce boxes in various sizes for $15, $25.5, or $35. You can get fruit or veggie boxes or a combo box. This is similar to the CSA produce delivery service a friend of mine uses, except I have to go pick it up. They also sell groceries, but I really like the box program.
I have been getting the $25 box with both fruit and veggies for the past few weeks. You do have to order the box ahead of time and the items are a surprise. I get a good variety of items and usually there is something out of the ordinary that helps me branch out and try new things. I pick up my goodies on Saturday and enjoy them all week long.
This is what was in the box this week:
- Peaches (5)
- Mangoes (3)
- Braeburn apples (3)
- Bananas (4)
- Bunch of radishes (local)
- Watercress (local)
- Scallions (local)
- Broccoli (2 heads)
- Red leaf lettuce (huge head)
- Strawberries
- Eggplant
Any suggestions on how to use Watercress?
I'm going to grow healthy with you. =) I started weight watchers again today & I got my bike fixed this weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour box o' fruits & veggies looks fun!