What $6 gets you at the farmers' market
One yummy benefit to procrastination: If you hit the farmers' market during the last hour or so, you can get some really, really great deals on organic fruit.
Yesterday, I got two 3-packs of strawberries -- for $6! Yes -- that means just a buck for each one of those little green baskets. The Bautista Family Organic Farm booth was trying to sell all its strawberries before the Wednesday Santa Monica Farmers' Market closed, and I lucked out.
Regular prices got me great deals too though. I got six sweet organic nectarines for $6!
And five heirloom tomatoes plus three zucchini -- all organic from Tutti Frutti farms, all for $6.
Best way to make sure you get the most out of your organic, local strawberries: Wash and cut them as soon as you get home, and eat the really ripe ones during the process. This morning I had steel cut oats decorated with strawberries.
Photos by Siel
I always wondered how to make my Farmers Market Strawberries last longer (as mine always mold within two days). Do you cover and refrig after also?
Posted by: Anthony | June 12, 2008 at 01:12 PM
At the Farmer's Markets at which I sell North of Austin TX, if you get there late, you're usually out of luck on the fresh produce. Often, it is me (who sells beef and pork), the bread guy, the tamale family and the lady who sells emu oil products all wondering if it's worth hanging out for that last hour.
Just a sign that demand for fresh and local is outstripping supply!
Posted by: Sara DowntoEarth | June 13, 2008 at 06:46 AM
As for strawberries, put them in a sealed tupperware with a paper towel or cloth folded on the bottom. They will keep much longer.
Posted by: Lauren | June 13, 2008 at 10:41 PM