Kay in Cal Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I am by no means the healthy police. I have been known to (cough cough) drive through. I will actually on occasion feed my children from the horrid "Blue Box of Death". I mix in peas first--that makes it healthy, right? Anyhow, just got back from some shopping and I'm consistantly shocked by the amout of crap that people buy. Chips. Cookies. Candy. Big cases of soda. Not a veggie in sight. And have you ever seen those pictures of "What the world eats"--the ones where the American family is surrounded by pizza boxes and fast food bags? So just to assure myself that the world is NOT coming to a culinary end--what veggies and fruit do you have in your house RIGHT NOW? Not what do you wish you have--but what do you actually have? Admittedly, I just shopped, so if you want to post on or after shopping day, that's fine. We'll count frozen--it is winter, after all. Here goes: Fresh Veggies: Asparagus Artichokes Tomatoes Cucumbers (English) Carrots (little peeled ones) "Snack Packs" with organic Broccoli, Carrots, Tomatoes and ranch dip Zucchini Onions Mushrooms Bagged Mixed Salad Greens Fresh Fruits: Apples (Granny smith and Gala--some new, some left over) Plums Raspberries Blueberries Mango (one--from last shopping trip) Pineapple Orange (one--from last shopping trip) Dried Fruits: Prunes (excuse me, "Dried plums") Raisins Frozen Veggies: several bags of green peas several bags of "mixed veggies" or "stir fry veggies" Brussels Sprouts (probably 10 or more bags--I love these things, even frozen) Green beans Hmmm.... just realized we need to get bananas, some iceberg lettuce and some whole broccoli. But we don't have those things now! The last bananas went on cereal this morning, and I threw out some old green onions and some old cabbage from the bottom of my bin. I hate that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineIN Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Here's what I have in the house: Frozen: Green Beans, Peas, Broccoli, blueberries, strawberries, mango mixed fruit for smoothies, frozen zucchini that I used for soups & sauces, corn (frozen fresh from my parents farm) Fresh Carrots, Romaine Lettuce (usually have green peppers but am out) onions, bananas, apples-Ida & Empire, red grapes, oranges, potatoes, garlic. I think that's about all. I like to buy fresh avocados also. I don't buy any canned veggies. Kristine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Fresh veggies: several kinds of leaf lettuces (3-4, I think) broccoli cauliflower green beans carrots sugar snap peas celery onions tomatoes (or put these under fruits if you like) onions (yellow and red) garlic potatoes (mix of small ones -- purple, red, fingerling) broccolini leeks mushrooms (crimini and shiitake) bell peppers (red and green) spaghetti squash Fresh fruits: apples bananas clementines tangelos strawberries blueberries red grapes pears lemons limes plums avocados (or are those veggies?) dates Frozen veggies: broccoli spinach Frozen fruits: mangos cherries raspberries blueberries blackberries Also a mix of dried fruits that the kids eat -- raisins, blueberries, cherries, I don't remember what else. Also jars of olives and pepperoncini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 FRESH VEG/FRUITS Carrots Celery Potatoes Onions Sweet Potatoes Swiss Chard Beets with greens Turnips with greens Brussel Sprouts Corn on the cob Collard Greens Cucumber Salad greens Tomatoes pineapple apples oranges kiwi bananas mangos FROZEN peas broccoli corn mixed veggies green envy (mix of green beans, greens, soybeans) lima beans mango strawberries cherries CANNED(all low-sodium, natural juice) green beans carrots pickled beets corn tomatoes mixed veggies pears peaches mandarin oranges fruit cocktail pumpkin pineapple DRIED cranberries raisens mangos kiwi prunes pineapple Uugh, we like fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I don't do fresh vegs. except for today, I have yams. Frozen, I have corn, peas, green beans, and broccoli. Oh yeah, I've got some berry blend for smoothies. Fresh fruits, I have bananas, grapes, apples, pears, and oranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscopterdoc Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Of course it is just me and dd so I don't buy a lot ~ do TV dinners and frozen pizzas count?:D canned ~ all kinds of beans corn frozen~ corn broccoli brussel sprouts sweet potato coins squash okra blackberry raspberry fresh~ onion potatoes carrots bananas avacado lettuce herbs tomato shred lettuce for tacos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Fresh fruits and veggies: lettuce carrots 2 kinds of apples nectarines bananas got finished up this morning potatoes threw out old broccoli this morning :mad: Canned: peaches fruit cocktail pineapple green beans corn black beans and refried beans, if those count Frozen: peas okra corn on the cob overripe bananas (for banana bread) spinach broccoli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Fresh: bananas, plums, apples( granny smith and pacific rose), pears (red and green), bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, onion, cucumber, zucchini, salad greens, and grapes Frozen: mixed berries, blueberries, mangoes, grapes, peaches, pineapple, peas, carrots, mixed veggies Canned: tomatoes and products, various beans (black, navy, red kidney, white kidney, black eyed peas, green beans, pinto, garbanzo), mushrooms, green chilies, pineapple, mandarin oranges, apple sauce Dried: cranberries, mangoes, apricots that's what I can come up with right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 fresh: potatoes carrots celery onions green peppers red, yellow, orange peppers tomatoes spinach lettuce cucumbers apples pears plums bananas avocados an assortment of dry beans Frozen: assortment of mixed veggies strawberries blueberries bananas 2 jugs OJ few cans of beans ( Black, chick peas, navy) few cans of veggies 3 big cans pumpkin Raisins Craisins dried pineapple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Veggies frozen: broccolli spinach corn cauliflower peas green beans fresh: organic mixed salad greens romaine lettuce grape tomatoes avocados yellow and red onions red, yellow, and orange peppers garlic green onions red potatoes carrots and baby carrots English cucumber green cabbage spaghetti squash rutabaga cans and jars: sauerkraut sweet and sour red cabbage pumpkin Fruits frozen: rhubarb from a friend's garden blueberries from our land in Maine strawberries fresh: high pulp orange juice clementines bananas pineapple cans and jars: chunky, natural applesauce mandarin oranges pears peaches pineapple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in WA Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Our cupboard's pretty bare because I need to go shopping, but off the top of my head... spinach (fresh and frozen) grapes apples green beans beets romaine lettuce mixed field greens tomatoes pinto beans mushrooms bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange) garlic bananas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariSarah Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I want to graze at y'all's houses! Okay, I'm doing this from school, so let's see if I can remember: Fresh: apples onions celery carrots a bell pepper romaine "spring mix" potatoes green beans handful of mushrooms garlic Canned: tomatoes corn pears Frozen: lima beans corn green beans Dried: raisins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLHCO Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 This is what I can think of off the top of my head anyway. Cucumbers Tomatoes Spinach salad mix Baby bella mushrooms Celery Asparagus Red bell peppers Frozen stir fry veggies Frozen strawberries Frozen mixed berries Bananas Apples Oranges Grapefruit Carrots Onions Are we including any dry grains? I have a ton of dry beans and grains. Not much canned. I don't care for canned veggies or fruit other than tomatoes. I think that's about it. We ate the mini watermelon after lunch. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 apples, bananas, strawberries, oranges, tomatoes, corn, peas, green beans, spinach, green salad mix, raisins, prunes, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, peppers,carrots, grapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awanama Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Fresh Veggies: Carrots Potatoes Onion Fresh Fruit: Grapes Blueberries (frozen) Frozen Veggies: Green Beans Asparagus Corn Mixed Veggies Peas Stir Fry Veggies Corn on the Cob Right now it is extremely tough for us to find fresh fruit. We get tired of eating apples and bananas that are available all year long. Also, this is a week after grocery shopping so it is somewhat depleted. We did try mangoes for the first time this week and really enjoyed them. In the summer time we eat a lot of strawberries, rhubarb, watermelon, pineapple and kiwi that just isn't available right now. Also, we tend to eat more salads in the summer months while we eat more soups in the winter. Summer veggies are tomatoes, onions, zuchinni, corn on the cob, green beans because we can either grow these fresh or get them fresh locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 UGH, I wish I had more options than we do. I just went shopping yesterday and the produce looked awful so I didn't want to buy to much and waste money because it went bad in the next couple days. Here's what we got No fresh veggies they go bad to quickly for us. Frozen veggies broccoli cauliflower We do green beans and corn canned, that's the only way my kids will eat them. Frozen Fruit strawberries cherries Fresh Fruit Apples (granny smith and gala) My dd just brought me one this morning and said "mommy in school kids give apples to their favorite teacher so here's one for my favorite teacher" LOL Grapes Bananas oranges pluots ( I love these) we also love to get fresh strawberries and raspberries, pineapple, and melons when they are more in season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Given that I'm the vegan, you would think the tally at my house would be better. My only defense is that I've been too busy to keep up with the shopping in the last couple of months and, in fact, just got back from yet another 1600-mile round trip late last night. With that said, here's what I have on hand: Fresh Fruit -bananas -golden delicious apples -cantaloupe -strawberries -kiwi Fresh Veggies -potatoes -carrots -lettuce -bagged salad mix -onions -corn on the cob -green onions -yams Frozen Fruit -strawberries -bananas Frozen Veggies -corn niblets Canned and Packaged Stuff -unsweetened applesauce -canned pumpkin -various types of canned tomatos I think that's it right now. --Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktkcb Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 lets see....bagged salad (mainly for the guinea pigs), carrots, oranges, bananas, apples, green peppers, canned green beans, frozen mixed veggies, frozen broccoli, frozen strawberries,blueberries, tangerines. That about does it. Kayleen.....not very inspired by veggies, but know I should be more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Fruit Fresh apples grapes bananas Frozen bananas berries Other Applesauce Pineapple Veggies Canned Corn Frozen Peas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in MD Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Here's what I have right now. I need to go to the store: bananas apples oranges applesauce dried - raisins, cranberries, plums, dates frozen berries (all sorts) for smoothies butternut squash turnip garlic onions brocolli (shredded) lettuce frozen brocolli green beans I also have no chocolate or sugar in the house (except some Easter bunnies and some ice cream... and honey). I am shopping every few days and just buying a few days of menu items at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 fresh fruits and veggies: tomatoes red and green bell peppers cucumber green onions yellow on onions red potatoes russet potatoes sweet potatoes celery carrots grapes oranges apples bananas Frozen fruits and veggies: lima beans green beans broccoli corn brussels sprouts peas blueberries mixed fruit cantaloupe canned: tomatoes of all sorts corn carrots mixed veggies citrus salad grapefruit fruit cocktail mandarin oranges blueberries dried: golden raisins cranberries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Fresh: Clementines Apples (Gala and Granny) Mango Papaya Bananas Pineapple Strawberries Grapes Limes Lemons Tomatoes Coleslaw Spring mix Carrots Red bell peppers Scallions Jalapeños Celery Parsley Onions (white and red) Garlic Gold potatoes Sweet potatoes Acorn squash Frozen: Bananas Blueberries Raspberries Strawberries Blackberries Brussels sprouts Broccoli Okra Corn Peas Green beans Collard greens Spinach Butter beans Cauliflower Gumbo veg mix Green peppers Chili piquin Canned: Pumpkin Applesauce Artichoke hearts Tomatoes Olives Peppers (jalapeños, banana, roasted red, cherry) Water chestnuts Bamboo shoots Green chili Dried: Raisins Currants Raspberries Figs Apricots Tomatoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Veggies: Fresh - celery zucchini tomatoes carrots romaine lettuce cabbage asparagus turnips yams taters rutabaga Canned - bamboo shoots water chestnuts tomatoes of different kinds Frozen - lima beans broccoli sugar snap peas green, yellow & red pepper mix Fruit: Fresh - nectarines oranges pears bananas Frozen- mango cranberries raspberries strawberries blueberries Canned - mandarin oranges pineapple pears peaches Dried - dates prunes raisins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 All fresh and grown locally: Strawberries, bananas, limes, tomatoes and apples. Carrots, onions, suan tou (garlic sprouts), broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, red pepper, cucumbers, potatoes. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Veggies: Broccoli Carrots onions celery potatoes sweet potatoes lettuce tomatoes green pepper peas-frozen corn-frozen spinach-frozen lima beans-frozen okra-frozen green beans-canned refried beans-canned kidney beans- canned baked beans-canned northern beans-canned stewed tomatoes- canned Fruit: Apples bananas grapefruit pineapple-canned raisins prunes cranberries-frozen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 due to the fact that we have only one major grocer (Safeway). The next closest grocer is 75 miles away. I have in the fridge right now (and I shopped today) broccoli cauliflour parsnips carrots some old celery green onions parsley cilantro mushrooms bag of baby spinach green onions fuji apples nectarines bought at great expense and a bunch of bananas. I suppose we should consider ourselves lucky that we can get what we can, as it is all brought in from elsewhere. One nice thing about where we live is that there are no drive through restaurants, and we very rarely go out. During the winter there are only one or two restaurants that are even open so it absolutely forces me to cook at home, and we eat pretty healthy. Lucky for me my kids love vegs and fruits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 We have the best grocery store chain in the country, Wegmans. Their fresh produce is awesome! It's hard to try to keep my food budget under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 ...we have only one major grocer (Safeway). The next closest grocer is 75 miles away.... During the winter there are only one or two restaurants that are even open ... Dana, I think you're describing my nightmares! Yikes! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Fresh: zucchini broccoli 5 types of onion white, yellow, sweet, green, pearl sweet baby peppers in red, yellow, orange bell peppers in red, orange, green green beans lettuce roma tomatoes baby grape tomatoes cucumber baking potatoes red potatoes fingerling potatoes carrots celery bananas clementines apples about 1lb mixed melon from the salad bar (a little honey dew, cantaloupe, watermelon) red grapes mango Frozen: green beans roasted red potatoes with red peppers bell peppers red, green, yellow, orange black berries marion berries straw berries raspberries mango mixed veggies peas Canned: mostly tomatoes various beans and smattering of fruits, and odd veggies I go to the grocery store 3-4 times a week so I don't keep a lot on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Dana, I think you're describing my nightmares! Yikes! ;) It is a trade-off. We have clean air, tall mountains, superb views, sparkling clear spring water, and wonderful neighbors. In summer, the tourist trade flourishes and there are many festivals, restaurants, etc. In winter, the locals just hang in there and stick together. I have had to learn to be so much more self sufficient. Now I bake bread almost every day, make my own pizza, and just about everything else. My dh makes it to Costco every other month or so to buy meats and other items which we freeze. I have also learned to cook Chinese food so we can have that also. I can hardly believe that I am drooling over a tractor that I want to get this summer. I can't even believe that this is me, who was a city girl most of her life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 We currently have: fresh produce: bananas tangelos apples raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants green onions mixed organic baby lettuce baby carrots green grapes grapefruits lemons frozen: spinach broccoli mixed veggies corn green peas green beans sweet potato fries Think that's it. Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I have to go shopping today so I am a little low on fruit, but this is what we have now. Fresh Veggies: broccoli, onions, bagged lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, mushrooms, green and red pepper, spinach, carrots, snap peas(they are probably rotten by now, though.) Fruit: Apples, Oranges (as said above, we need to go shopping today for this) Frozen: mixed veggies, corn, blueberries, zucchini, peaches, raspberries, tomatoes, carrots, beans and peas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Okay, I'm not going to look, so I'm just guestimating: We always have Romaine lettuce in the house, and probably baby carrots, too...... I always keep frozen, diced onions and minced garlic on hand for cooking. I have frozen brussel sprouts, corn, edamame (always), and okra. Also some veggie mixes that I use in cooking oriental dishes, etc. I think there's still a banana down there. We keep those on hand. I believe there are a few strawberries, and maybe even a cantaloupe if they haven't eaten it yet. I shop today, so we're at the bottom of our supplies right now...... We always keep dried fruits and nuts on hand. I'd say there are at least cranberries, raisins, apricots and dates down there right now, maybe more..... Oh, probably blueberries, too..... And, hey, bad mom that I am, I keep a lot of canned things on hand. That's the way I grew up and I can't get it out of my system. I always have canned beans of multiple varieties, corn, carrots, sweet potatoes, etc. in my pantry....... Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meliss Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Fresh vegetables: Romaine lettuce kale chard asparagus red peppers carrots tomatoes (I know ~ really a fruit.) avocado parsley (for the guinea pig) spinach spaghetti squash 1 yam chocolate :o Fresh fruit: bananas apples oranges strawberries lemons Frozen vegetables: winter squash peas beans broccoli Frozen fruit: strawberries blueberries mixed berries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirsmommy Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hmm depending on the store you saw me in you might see a cr*p cart because I buy my produce elsewhere!;) Right now I have... Fresh:lemons limes oranges apples (2 kinds) bananas grapes kiwi mangos pears carrots onions chinese cabbage celery broccoli lettuce bagged salad garlic sweet potatoes baking potatoes Frozen: broccoli corn peas spinach potatoes blackberries peaches Canned: Tomatoes (in all there various varieties) Green bean black beans pumpkin apples (homemade sauce and pie filling) peaches Dried: cranberries raisin So I am wondering since grits are made from hominy are they a dried veggie?? If so I get to count one more. Well that was better than I thought but now I realize I need some things from the store. Gee, thanks!:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Wait! I thought chocolate came from nuts. Is it a vegetable? Can I include it in my 5-a-day serving of vegis????? I'm SO excited!!!!! Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirsmommy Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Wait! I thought chocolate came from nuts. Is it a vegetable? Can I include it in my 5-a-day serving of vegis????? I'm SO excited!!!!! Regena Me too wonder what my WW leader will think if I have that down as my veggies in my journal???:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 lots of frozen vegies, pom juice, salad greens, green beans, two types of potatoes, lots of tomato products, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Ok... what we have right now, need to go shopping :p Veggie (fresh) Red leaf Romaine Herb mix Spinach Onions (red & sweet) Garlic (baby and elephant) Lemon Grass Spaghetti Squash Butternut Squash Cucumbers Carrots Red Peppers Chilies Frozen Okra Brussel Sprouts Green Beans Fruits... (fresh & Dried) Papaya Mango Bananas Apples (Pink Lady's, Gala & Red Delicious) Plums Looks as if I need to run to Harry's (Whole Foods). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thank you all! See, I knew you guys would make me feel better---obviously I'm not near your carts at the store. I've got to get a little more creative with my produce buying as well. Time to hit the farmer's market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 We always have: bagged baby carrots salad apples bananas frozen green beans frozen corn (if you want to count that as a veggie) potatoes Often we will add: sweet potatoes frozen peas cucumbers spinach kiwi melons fresh berries plums grapes pineapple raisins does applesauce count? it's natural/unsweetened peaches nectarines Almost always have: oranges frozen strawberries frozen blueberries Somethin' like that anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Currently in our home (fresh unless noted): Cantaloupe Pears Plums Apples Stawberries (fresh and frozen) Blackberries (fresh and frozen) Bananas Kiwi Raisins Tangerines Jalapenos Garlic Pineapple (just canned at the moment) lemons limes blueberries Black Beans (canned) Chickpeas (canned) edemame (frozen) Carrots Zucchini Broccoli Cucumbers Tomatoes (fresh and canned) artichoke hearts (canned) Bagged Salad Romaine Baby Spinach Potatoes Corn Cilantro Basil Green Beans bell peppers (red and green) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamom3 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I don't have much of this in the house right now, we go grocery shopping on Thursday. Frozen Broccoli...this is a staple in our house! Corn Okra--only hubby eats Vegetable Medely(califlower/carrots/squash/broccoli) Fruits 1 can of crushed pineapples..for a dessert I was going to make Banana's but they don't last long Grapes--occasionally Apples--occasionally, they cost to much..my kids eat a whole bag from Sam's in two days Fresh Veggies Potatoes Carrots Celery Tomatoes cucumbers Lettuce Onions Canned tomatoes for soups There is no way I could afford to have that many fruits in the house, my budget would be blown way out of portion! My budget for 5 is $450 for the month, so I can't even think of buying that many fruits and veggies. I don't buy a lot of chips, cookies and junk. We might buy a couple of boxes of brownie and cookie mix but that is the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 There is no way I could afford to have that many fruits in the house, my budget would be blown way out of portion! My budget for 5 is $450 for the month, so I can't even think of buying that many fruits and veggies. I don't do many snack foods, frozen foods or prepackaged foods. I also cook a lot from scratch so a lot of the veggies I have are ingredients for meals. I spend around $600 a month on groceries though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Fruit: apples (red and golden) grapes (red and green) oranges mango strawberries peaches tomatoes (fresh and canned) Vegetables: carrots green peas green beans purple hull peas zipper cream peas potatoes squash okra corn canned beans of different varieties celery onion lima beans pinto beans (fresh and dried) blackeyed peas asparagus pumpkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 But, I'm game anyway. Fresh Bananas Apples Avacadoes Sweet Potatoes ---all of which are there by complete freak accident. This is not normal. -- And regular potatoes, which is normal for me to have on hand And bagged lettuce and tomatoes, which I can usually manage just once a month. Frozen Strawberries, only because I have company Cauliflower Brussel Sprouts Corn Canned Are beans a veggie? Here's the flip side to this though: While I don't have many fruits and vegetables, but I don't have any chips, soda, boxed dinners, or cookies either. I just cannot afford to buy fresh fruits and veggies. *Wait! Wait! I forgot that I have applesauce, raisins, and canned peaches and pears for the kids* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~FireFly~ Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well, all kinds of stuff for salads: carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, celery, something else I'm sure. We also have: bananas, apples, oranges, mango, something, something... Canned: everything from collards to beets to beans. Frozen: broccoli right now. Eventhough we have all these veggies/fruits doesn't mean we eat them everyday. I know we could do better. ~Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Fresh Fruit: blueberries & bananas. Canned Fruit: Pineapple, mandarin oranges, peaches, fruit cocktail, applesauce (all natural) Frozen Fruit: several bags of berries Fresh Veggies: carrots Frozen Veggies: 6 bags--1 for each night of dinner. Plus, green beans, spinach & peas Canned veggies: potatoes, peas, mixed veggies, spinach, tomatoes, corn, green beans... This is off the top of my head. Fresh fruit & veggies are expensive and go bad fast right now, except for the apples. Frozen last a lot longer :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well, today is usually my veggie-shopping day, but with severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings out, I decided not to venture out. We still have some stuff on hand, though: Fresh veggies: red leaf lettuce green leaf lettuce baby carrots cucumber roma tomatoes onions potatoes celery hearts Fresh fruit: oranges kiwi apples Frozen veggies: sweet potato patties corn We also have a ton of dried beans, some sprouting seeds, and a couple cans of canned pineapple (canned pineapple is a weakness). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Also, we buy our fruits and veggies from a different place than we buy our other groceries, so we would look rather unhealthy or extremely healthy going through the grocery store line depending on where you saw us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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