Comments on: This Week’s Receipt http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/this-weeks-receipt-15/ Vegetarian, Sustainable, Frugal, DIY Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:52:48 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: tinaspins http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/this-weeks-receipt-15/#comment-830 tinaspins Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:56:27 +0000 http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/?p=1139#comment-830 Thanks Dan! And thanks Aaron! Here are some answers to your questions. 1. Pears are .88/lb right now and besides blueberries are some of the cheapest fruit out there. They definitely fluctuate in price. We usually eat them raw or in a salad or sometimes I throw them in bread pudding. We like them because they take a little time to ripen and don't get bruised easily. I have to check where the Coop gets them from though. 2. As for the organic eggs vs. non - we generally try to buy organic at the Coop, but occasionally have gotten non-organic eggs at our local supermarket (PIONEER!). I definitely prefer the organic eggs for a number or reasons (ethics and taste are two), but sometimes you just want an egg for breakfast and none are in the house. I usually decide to buy our produce based on price. Generally, when a fruit or vegetable is in season, the price is much lower at the Coop. For instance, the strawberries this week were $2.74/lb. They were about $5 a few weeks ago. Thanks Dan!
And thanks Aaron! Here are some answers to your questions.
1. Pears are .88/lb right now and besides blueberries are some of the cheapest fruit out there. They definitely fluctuate in price. We usually eat them raw or in a salad or sometimes I throw them in bread pudding. We like them because they take a little time to ripen and don’t get bruised easily. I have to check where the Coop gets them from though.
2. As for the organic eggs vs. non – we generally try to buy organic at the Coop, but occasionally have gotten non-organic eggs at our local supermarket (PIONEER!). I definitely prefer the organic eggs for a number or reasons (ethics and taste are two), but sometimes you just want an egg for breakfast and none are in the house.

I usually decide to buy our produce based on price. Generally, when a fruit or vegetable is in season, the price is much lower at the Coop. For instance, the strawberries this week were $2.74/lb. They were about $5 a few weeks ago.

]]> By: jen http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/this-weeks-receipt-15/#comment-829 jen Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:53:28 +0000 http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/?p=1139#comment-829 Oh, I am very excited the amaranth recipe! I have seen popped amaranth in recipes, but not ground, so I will be interested to hear about the proportions you used. Oh, I am very excited the amaranth recipe! I have seen popped amaranth in recipes, but not ground, so I will be interested to hear about the proportions you used.

]]> By: Aaron http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/this-weeks-receipt-15/#comment-828 Aaron Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:26:57 +0000 http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/?p=1139#comment-828 I love you guys!!! And you've really inspired me to be more frugal in the purchasing department. I have a few questions, in order to better understand... Why do you guys always buy pears? Who eats them? Do you see price fluctuation throughout the year? Where do they come from (country)? What goes into your decision between organic and non-organic eggs? I know that's a main-stay for you guys, so that must be tough. I love you guys!!! And you’ve really inspired me to be more frugal in the purchasing department.
I have a few questions, in order to better understand…
Why do you guys always buy pears? Who eats them? Do you see price fluctuation throughout the year? Where do they come from (country)?
What goes into your decision between organic and non-organic eggs? I know that’s a main-stay for you guys, so that must be tough.

]]> By: Daniel http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/this-weeks-receipt-15/#comment-826 Daniel Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:10:21 +0000 http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/?p=1139#comment-826 Don't sell yourself short... yes the rhubarb was pretty exciting but what about the kale and the persian cucumber? :) Once again, you prove conclusively that a healthy and interesting diet can be had at preposterously little cost. Thanks for what you're doing here! Dan <a href="http://casualkitchen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Casual Kitchen</a> Don’t sell yourself short… yes the rhubarb was pretty exciting but what about the kale and the persian cucumber? :)

Once again, you prove conclusively that a healthy and interesting diet can be had at preposterously little cost. Thanks for what you’re doing here!

Dan
Casual Kitchen

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