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10-01-2010, 05:10 PM #1Registered User
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400 + pounds of food for 86.00 .Happy bargain weekend
Hi all !
Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. I have been canning , preserving and dehydrating tons of food from my garden and a produce auction the past few weeks to the tune of about 600 pounds.
But today was a fantastic day for me I got about:
150 pounds of apples
100 more pounds of tomatoes
60 pounds of squash
40 pounds of zucchini
10 pounds of mixed banana peppers, jalapeño, and serrano
carrots ( a peck)
potatos
English Walnuts
heriloom pumpkins ( cinderella )
and more....
for 86.00
I will be dehyrating, freezing and canning more I guess
Just thought I would share and see if anyone else had a fantastic weekend to share.
Have fun and happy bargain weekend all!*Angel*
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10-01-2010, 05:14 PM #2Registered User
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Oh my ^%%^($)(@!!!!! Wow. I am definately not as enterprising as you are. I think I should be praising the ground you walk on. That is great that you bought so much food for such a great price and are storing it.
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10-01-2010, 05:55 PM #3Registered User
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Aww...thank you, I am thrilled my family....well they are amused.
Originally Posted by shoiji
I just don't like doing the
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Step one - Done
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Living debt free except the mortgage and working on that !!!
Be content with what you have;
Rejoice in the way things are,
When you realise there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.
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Have Courage
“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires…courage.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..." Maya Angelou
"Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life." (Confucius 551-478 BC)
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What's a produce auction? I never heard of that - but sounds interesting!
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Wow that is fantastic. Where in the midwest are you. Im in Illinois and never seen a produce auction.
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Yeah, Nana, I'm in IL - let's get on board with this. I need to can some pickled beets, so I need some... Originally Posted by Nana2two
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10-02-2010, 09:49 AM #7Registered User
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Originally Posted by gottadance
Hi Gottadance,
Where you are located I would look into a CSA share next year, you have some wonderful organic farmers etc, the farmers market up near Chicago, etc. I am not sure if you can buy straight from the terminal I don't believe so. I will see if I can find you some more resources up there. I am doing a huge buy next year ( God willing ) and already have people in on if you would like to take part in that I would be glad to help you get the amount you need.
On to your question:
A produce auction is a market outlet for locally produced wholesale products. Fresh produce, as well as a variety of other agricultural products,are offered for sale to the highest bidder. Most of the people attending are wholesale accounts for Restaurants, vendors,some individuals and whatever chains might participate etc. It is all local, of good quality and marked USDA regulation of number 1's or 2's. Most being number 1's. Most are in very big lots and a few smalls. This is the end of the season though so might have been the last, they don't know until they see who might have anything left to sell. It is very clean and and has a loading dock available for commercial use.
I would have gotten more but already have so much to process and my garden is still producing
luckily.
On a different note: I have not seen anymore beets and if so not in a large amount. There might be one more not sure, if so I can look for you, we can pm for details, but would have to meet up in order for you to pick up produce.
Blessings,Last edited by HappyMama; 10-02-2010 at 10:03 AM.
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Be content with what you have;
Rejoice in the way things are,
When you realise there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.
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Have Courage
“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires…courage.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..." Maya Angelou
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Hi Nana2two, Originally Posted by Nana2two
Where are you located at ? Feel free to pm if you don't want to put on here. Yes it was a good deal, thank you .
Blessings,*Angel*
Dave R. Plan
Step one - Done
Step two-Done
Step three-Done
Step four-Done
Step five- Working on
Step six- almost done
Living debt free except the mortgage and working on that !!!
Be content with what you have;
Rejoice in the way things are,
When you realise there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.
-Lao Tzu
Have Courage
“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires…courage.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..." Maya Angelou
"Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life." (Confucius 551-478 BC)
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What an extraordinary deal!! Mahalo for sharing!! Would love to know how much that amounts to canned!!
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Oh My Goodness Angel! Now that is down right amazing!!! I think I could use a some food shopping lessons from you! Try as I might, I've never been able to pull anything off like that. Truly amazing!
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that is great! I wish I had the patience to learn to can things!
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Thanks! I do already belong to a CSA in Naperville, but the only thing is that you just get whatever they produce/does well. I've had one beet so far! That's not enough for a beet lover like me!
Well, if I have to, I'll get them at Whole Foods. Not frugal, but organic and very fresh.Goals:
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10-03-2010, 09:36 AM #13Registered User
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Ah....yes well we can work out details if you would ever like to come this way for this next season but I believe it would take you about 3 hours. Either way I will see if I can find anyone up your way that could get you in on some good deals if you would like. Originally Posted by gottadance
Thanks! I do already belong to a CSA in Naperville, but the only thing is that you just get whatever they produce/does well. I've had one beet so far! That's not enough for a beet lover like me!
Well, if I have to, I'll get them at Whole Foods. Not frugal, but organic and very fresh.*Angel*
Dave R. Plan
Step one - Done
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Step five- Working on
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Living debt free except the mortgage and working on that !!!
Be content with what you have;
Rejoice in the way things are,
When you realise there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.
-Lao Tzu
Have Courage
“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires…courage.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..." Maya Angelou
"Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life." (Confucius 551-478 BC)
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Mindboggling to a desert city girl like me. Way to go!
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Well angel, you sure got your work cut out for you, but WOW! what a stash. I can't imagine how pretty that's all going to look in your pantry this winter.
I've heard about food auctions, but never really went out of my way to find one. After reading your post, I think I need to.
Enjoy your bounty!
Theresa
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