Basket Breakdown 9/1/12

That looks good, eh?  I think so, too.

Here is the breakdown against prices from our local Jack’s Market, which is an Affiliated Food type store.  It typically has some pretty good produce prices, especially this time of year.

Tomatoes – 1 lb 12 ox – $1.89/lb = $3.31
Grapefruit – 4 – $0.59 each = $2.36
Green leaf lettuce (my favorite) – 2 – $0.99 each = $1.98
Hatch green chile – 2 lb 4 oz – $1.89/lb = $4.25
Limes – 8 – $0.17/each = $1.36
Bartlett pears – 1 lb 1 oz – $1.49/lb = $1.58
Purple plums – 1 lb 2 oz – $2.00/lb = $2.25
Black grapes – 2 lb 7 oz – $2.49/lb = $6.07
Corn – 5 – $0.20/each = $1.00
Red potatoes – 5 lb bag – $3.29 = $3.29
Avocados – 2 – $1.59 each = $3.18

Grand total: $30.63
Contribution: $15 + $1.50 handling fee = $16.50
Savings: $14.13

Do you know what to do with green chile?  If you live in the southwest, you probably at least have an idea.  If you either don't live here or don't know what to do with them, stay tuned.  I have already roasted them and am going to prepare them tonight.