As a child, I remember my mom saying things like, "I'm going to pick some stuff up at the Food Co-op" -- It was a store, a place we went to buy healthy, fresh produce. So, when I heard about "The Community Food Co-op of Utah," I assumed it was the same thing.It's not a store in Utah, it's a location where you pick up a box of fresh food -- straight from the farmer!
"Sounds cool," I thought. But I never got around to signing up (although I know a few other people who participate). That is, until I read Kate Wheeler's blog about it. She talked about all the great food she got, for really cheap. Recently, I've admitted that I spend a ridiculous amount of money on food - - eating out etc, and I'm too embarrassed to admit how many times I go to the grocery store per week, bottom-line, I'm trying to cut back).
The exciting thing is that I joined the food co-op and this month you'll never believe what I got!
1. one loaf of fresh bread
2. three zucchini
3. 16 oz brown rice
4. six apples
5. one 5 lb bag potatoes
6. three melons
7. mushrooms
8. eight bananas
9. asparagus
10.four fresh, whole artichokes
11. a bunch of radishes
phew! I think that's all of it. There's so much, I don't know how I'm going to finish it all. What do you do with radishes? I have no idea (I'll have to get creative).
The best part is that ALL of this only cost me $15! Can you believe it? I'm already planning tomorrow's meals...
If you are interested in taking part in this fabulous, fresh food co-op, go to: http://www.foodco-op.net/
(the below video is NOT from the Utah Food Co-op, but it gives a better understanding of the philosophy behind it).
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Radishes are really good sliced thin in salads. Pretty intense if you eat them whole, but with a little dip, not bad. In Mexico they slice them thin and put them on a taco for topping, especially on fish tacos. Mmmm. Good for you! We're members of a CSA and have been really enjoying it. Bananas? They must do bulk buying with all the $$ from the members. Fun.
Yeah, that's the only thing I know about Radishes- the salad thing.My mom used to put them in salads long ago. They are kind of intense. I looking for a "different" way to use them, something other than salads.Maybe I'll try the fish taco thing!!!
You are welcome! If you ever go down to do service at the co-op let me know, I think it would be fun to give service with frineds.
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