Box of Veggies!!!

I got my first box of fall veggies yesterday.  I was really pleased with what I got.  They asked if I wanted to swap anything out, but this was my first box and I wanted to keep everything.  Everything in the box is something that I like.  We got:  bib lettuce, 2 bell peppers, 5 apples, 5 peaches, 2 tomatoes, 3 white sweet potatoes, 3 regular sweet potatoes, 1 lb of grapes and an acorn squash.  May not sound a lot for the money I spent, but I spent $3 on 3 apples at the grocery store last week.  I think it is a good deal, plus we are helping our local farmers.  I can't wait to roast that squash and those sweet potatoes.  I am happy :-)

My vegetable and fruits from my co-op box







Joining Up!!!

After seeing all the great fruits and vegetables that Amanda got this summer, we decided to join Sandhills Farm to Table Co-op. I was so excited when I read what would be and could be in the fall boxes. First of all, I am a huge greens and winter squash fan. I loved what they said would be available. There are a few things, like rutabagas, that we don't like but my parents do; so we will be sharing with them. We opted to get a box every other week, because with just the two of us it would be hard to eat a whole box of vegetables up every week. I can't believe you get a box full for only $21. Produce is so high in the grocery store, and this is cheaper than growing a garden ourselves. Our first delivery is the first week of September for the fall orders. The best part is one of the pick up places is a half a mile down the road for us, that made it even a sweeter deal. Can't wait to get our first box of goodies and also help out our local farmers.