During the holiday season there are bound to be local grocers offering special deals to help you save on your entertaining bill. But want to a know a secret? It doesn't get any fresher or cheaper than what's at your local farmers' markets right now. Is your freezer ready?
Even if you haven't planned out your holiday menus yet or even considered entertaining, there are a few things you can count on: you will in fact eat, and at some point someone will eat with you. So pick up a few items at the farmers' market now! Look for basics that can be blanched and frozen, like carrots, apples, even greens. Don't have a big freezer? Check with friends and family. Buy them an edible prize for their few months of spacial sacrifice and everyone wins!
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what's the name of those vegetables on the picture?? i bought some recently, but i forgot their name. somebody??
@ELUCHAFERNANDEZ, looks like broccolini
Where do you find these farmers' markets with cheap produce? I do most of my shopping there this time of year, but I don't delude myself into thinking it's a bargain. At best it's still 2-3 times more expensive than the grocery store.
I agree with ENGINEERGIRL about prices. Although I would love to support the local growers, I can't afford the farmers market prices in my area so I buy organic at the supermarket.
One of the easiest ways to get inexpensive priced at Farmer's Markets is to go within the last hour before they close. They'll be looking to make deals or bargain, you just have to ask instead of assuming the signed or marked price is law!