This week, I went to City Market, which is our Kroger affiliate, to make the price comparisons. I forgot to check the price of the red potatoes, so I guesstimated on that. We got almost five pounds, so I went with about how much a five-pound bag of reds would cost. They are usually just a bit more than russets.
Romaine lettuce – 2 – $1.59 each = $3.18
Galia Melon – 4 lb 1 oz – $0.99/lb = $4.02
Peaches – 1 lb 7 oz – $1.59/lb = $2.28
Haas Avocados – 2 – $1.59 each = $3.18
Mangos – 5 – $0.50 each = $2.50
Organic tomatoes – 1 lb 13 oz – $1.99/lb = $3.61
Blueberries – 6oz package = $4.99
Red Potatoes – 4 lb 14 oz = $3.00
Bananas – 2 lb – $0.55/lb = $1.10
Green cabbage – 2 lb 3 oz – $0.59/lb = $1.29
Cherries – 2 lb 2 oz – $2.99/lb = $6.35
Grand total = $35.50
Contribution = $16.50
Savings = $19.00
Between the two baskets that I received, I got a total of three heads of lettuce and three heads of cabbage. I gave one of each away, but that still leaves me with a healthy amount of greens. I will just use the lettuce in salads and sandwiches, but I am going to have to get creative to use the cabbage. We don’t eat coleslaw, so that takes out the most obvious option. If you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them!
Google Goi Ga or Vietnamese Chicken Salad. The best ones use fish sauce and vinegar, just like my Mom. It's basically shredded cabbage, carrots, chicken, and peanuts salad. Very yummy and healthy. I miss my Bountiful Baskets.
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