Comments on: Feeding the Family: Hey, Mr. Produce Man!

By: Sonja

Sonja — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:37:32 +0000

THANK YOU! If it hadn’t been for you, I never would have considered doing this. If it hadn’t been for you, I wouldn’t have found out that our local organic grocery store has a “case-to-go” program already. If it hadn’t been for you, I wouldn’t have had a discussion about this with the stored co-owner. And if it hadn’t been for you, I would not have walked in there today to be greeted by Kevin with a “Hi Sonja!”. I have already gotten 3 phone calls and 2 emails from girls in my newcomer group that are interested in starting our own local co-op, so in case you didn’t get it the first and second time, THANK YOU LAURA!

By: Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:20:04 +0000

Yes, we do this as well, but I also order with my friends at a local produce warehouse where the grocery stores and restaurants order from. People don’t realize that they will allow the public to order. You need to order in bulk but anyone can start their own “coop” right from these warehouses…every restaurant gets it from somewhere. Our is 30 minutes away but worth the drive. :)

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:12:10 +0000

What store do you so this at Laura?? Maybe I can order with you, lol, now that we know how close we are geographically speaking. :) I was in town yesterday all day trying to purchase some good food that was on sale, but it’s getting harder and harder. I was reading through your archives and was literally moved to tears because your story is so similar to my own journey. I too am always trying to feed my family for cheap, getting the best deals at the market, etc. We don’t do the processed foods so much, but what we do eat now I am questioning more and more. Thanks so much for your blog and site, they’ve actually quite literally changed my family’s life. (I’ll have to let you know later as to whether they’re happy about that yet or not, hehe) I’m off to try your pumpkin pancake recipe, we made homemade PB yesterday!
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By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:07:56 +0000

We’ve been out of town for a few days and I’m trying to catch up on all your posts. Talking to the produce manager about buying in bulk is a GREAT idea! I’m gonna try this : o ) Thanks for the idea.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:33:42 +0000

That is a great idea. I never thought of that but would work. And if you couldn’t eat all of the fruit you could always chop and freeze for use in pies and breads and veggies for casseroles. Thanks for the tip.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:01:30 +0000

Great idea! Definitely an idea I hadn’t heard before but want to try.

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:22:15 +0000

I have heard of doing that before and have seriously considered trying it. Not quite sure why I haven’t, actually. :)

I guess the one difficulty for me is that I probably don’t through go stuff nearly as fast as you, just because you’ve got more and older kids (though it’s amazing how mine continually surprise me by eating more and more and more…).

I like the idea of splitting it with a friend, though. I’m sure I could find people who would split with me, so thanks for that idea!

By: Beverly

Beverly — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:34:15 +0000

I never really thought about that, that is a wonderful idea!

By: vehement flame

vehement flame — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:04:37 +0000

I buy cases of EVERYTHING!!! I buy our grains and sucanat from a Mennonite bulk food supplier- I ask them to order with their order so no shipping charges!!! I also buy from AMazon by the case and at Whole Foods and Trader Joes- It makes for less time spent out shopping and some cash savings!! Yeah!!!

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:31:19 +0000

I have done this on a few things but I have yet to get up my nerve at the store that sells organics-gulp-. However, that same store will often put out these huge bags of organic “juicing” carrots for like $8!
I also get FREE beef fat at that store to render and use as you would lard.

There’s another store that I visit and I often will ask him for turkeys and such when it is “out of season” and get them for like .59lb. ;-)
Great idea Laura!
I think you’ve helped me get up my nerve :-)