Variety and veggies...

My GF Brandi told me about this company last summer.  They are an Organic Co-op, local to Jacksonville, that offers fruit and vegetable bags weekly.  I have to admit, I was skeptical at first.  I have been a part of an organic co-op before and when I got my items, they were super ripe.  We had to eat them immediately or toss them.  It was expensive and wasteful.

When my GF personally recommended The Neighborhood Garden, I was excited!

I typically get 2-3 bags a month.  I find that for us, every week is a little too much.  I typically cook dinner 3 nights a week and several meals on the weekends.  Both of my children also bring their lunch everyday.

I pick up my organic local produce on Monday.  It lasts us a little longer than a week and offers our family a great variety.  The company allows you 2 substitutions per bag.  They also offer all fruit and juicing bags.  The cost for a full bag of produce is $33.  This has cut down my grocery bill tremendously.  Also, we eat less junk, and I like that.  I am blessed with children that will eat just about anything, especially my daughter.  What one child won't eat, the other one will.
My Sunday trip to the grocery is pretty much just for meat, dairy and a few 'center of the store' items.

Below is a sample list of this weeks produce. Check out their website for a location close to you.  They also deliver to your home for a small fee.

Oh, and tell them I sent you!  :)

Weekly Organic Produce

Monday, March 18th

2-3 Plums

4-5 Braeburn Apples

2-3 Tangerines

Bananas

2-3 Kiwi

Spring Mix

1lb. Carrots

Cremini Mushrooms

1-2 Cucumber

Lacinato Kale

1-2 Yellow Onions

2-3 Roma Tomatoes