As you know, we get these baskets quite frequently from our local produce co-op called Bountiful Baskets. We normally get the organic basket for $25, but this week we opted for the conventional at $15. This is what we got for $15.
- 2 Mangoes
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 Celery
- 7 plums
- 1 bunch bananas
- 2 yellow onion
- 9 saucer peaches
- 1-lb strawberries
- 1 bag of green beans
- 11 sweet potatoes
- 1 cantaloupe
- 1 pint of grape tomatoes
Do you think that this week’s basket is worth $15? Why or why not?
We have also posted this information before, but we wanted to keep posting it in these posts so that everyone reading can have some ideas on how to get involved with a produce coop:
There are many produce co-ops and grocery co op groups and it’s various forms across the nation that you can join and be a part of. A good place to start looking is at a the site localharvest.org (which is going to help you get organic local food) or coopdirectory.org (I am not sure how updated this site is as our area’s listings were old and many not listed, but at least worth a shot!) or search produce co-op your state under google and see what listings come up.
Tamarah@homeandpantry
I love that you get produce from a coop… They unfortunately don’t have any where I live. I’d love for you to link up to my site… I focus on Organic and natural savings and I’ve even written posts on getting produce from a coop… http://homeandpantry.blogspot.com/2011/07/show-and-tell-target-and-publix-7222011.html
Tamarah@homeandpantry
I love that you get produce from a coop… They unfortunately don’t have any where I live. I’d love for you to link up to my site… I focus on Organic and natural savings and I’ve even written posts on getting produce from a coop… http://homeandpantry.blogspot.com/2011/07/show-and-tell-target-and-publix-7222011.html
Shannon Blanchard
I have to say I love Bountiful baskets. It has changed my family and how we eat. The fresh produce for 15 dollars is just amazing. They also offer in my location wonderful bread and add on cases of fruit and Vegetables.
Another great thing about this coop is that is it is volunteer run. By volunteering I h ave been able to show my kids that it is great to be involved in our community. As a thank you we always get an item for free. Sometime this can mean an extra pack of strawberries or another head of lettuce.
Shannon Blanchard
I have to say I love Bountiful baskets. It has changed my family and how we eat. The fresh produce for 15 dollars is just amazing. They also offer in my location wonderful bread and add on cases of fruit and Vegetables.
Another great thing about this coop is that is it is volunteer run. By volunteering I h ave been able to show my kids that it is great to be involved in our community. As a thank you we always get an item for free. Sometime this can mean an extra pack of strawberries or another head of lettuce.
Cathy V
I’d say you got the plums, tomatoes, onions, cantaloupe and celery for free at the very least. 🙂
Cathy V
I’d say you got the plums, tomatoes, onions, cantaloupe and celery for free at the very least. 🙂