Welcome to our Produce Savings Page!
Here’s articles and tips that we have shared so far to help you save in this essential food area!
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Cherry tomatoes are a popular version of the classic tomato, but the recipes and uses are different and so here's how to enjoy your abundance of cherry tomatoes. Click to see full details...
Save money and save your family’s health with a homemade version of this fun snack. Click to see full details...
Fresh ideas for using your cucumbers that are yummy and satisfying. Click to see full details...
Tomatoes are a yummy frugal staple and we share many frugal ideas that are also healthful ideas. Click to see full details...
Use up your zucchini and squash with this collection of recipes and ideas. Click to see full details...
Radishes don't seem to have many usage ideas, not anymore with these helpful ideas. Click to see full details....
Kale is a favorite in our house - yes, even the kids love it and these ideas have helped all of us love it. Click to see full details...
Spinach has many versatile uses and so we want to share these many ideas with you. Click to see full details...
Nothing beats fresh green beans for a fresh garden veggie - learn many new recipes and ideas to spruce them up each week. Click to see full details...
It can be hard to know what to do with eggplants, but there are many very delicious ideas and this collection may help. Click to see full details...
Produce is the #1 food in our house and so saving on this is a MUST. We've learned dozens of tips and tricks to be able to buy lots for our family of 7 and stay in budget. Check it out. Click to see full details...
This is one of the bigger ways that we save big on produce and it is a great opportunity to get conventional and organic produce for a reasonable price. Click to see full details...
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day - so skip the sugary breakfast foods, save money, save health and start the day off right with breakfast and the tips to save. Click to see full details...
This is a benefit for many that shop at Walmart, but want to get the value in their produce and have options if they don't. Click to see full details...
Don't throw that away! American households average over $4,000 a year in food waste. Don't waste food and here's what we do to help us not be throwing food away at the end of the week. Click to see full details...
Did you know that you can use all parts of your pumpkin? Here's the tips to use it all. Click to see full details...
We love this fun idea and tip for growing and preparing your own pineapple, even indoors. Click to see full details...
We stock up on pineapple when it goes on sale and then freeze it for future use. These are the tips and tricks to do it right. Click to see full details...
Freezing onions and peppers make it super easy to prepare meals and dishes that need these! Grab them while they are on sale and freeze them. Click to see full details...
A great and helpful guide on how to freeze broccoli, spinach, grapes, cranberries, pomegranates and pumpkin. These are the seasonal fall foods, so stock-up and preserve for future use. Click to see full details...
Have you ever thought about what you would do if you were in an emergency or crisis and there was a shortage of fresh produce? We have, and here's our tips on solving this problem. Click to see full details...
Making smoothies at anytime of the day is not only healthy, but a great way to use all of the your produce to not waste it. These are the tips and tricks to make these smoothies with any produce you have on hand and make it taste good every time. Click to see full details...
Valerie
I make a lot of soup recipes that call for vegetable stock, so I’ve started making my own. I simply save all the peels, cores and ends from vegetables that would normally get tossed (nothing that is turning bad, though) in a gallon-sized zippered freezer bag. When the bag gets full, I just toss the contents into a large stockpot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Then I turn down the heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes. Finally, I strain it into freezer containers for use in my soups. I even sometimes use it in place of water or chicken broth, depending on the recipe. It adds a lot more flavor and is FREE! I love knowing that I’ve eked more out of every vegetable.
LaDna
I can’t find the rinse for fresh vegetables and fruits. I’m thinking it is vinegar or lemon juice. Please help