Farmers Market Haul 2/1/14

Every Saturday, I venture to the Cedar Park Farmers Market.  If I can't make it on Saturday, I go to the Mueller Farmers Market in Austin.  Here I purchase all my produce, meat, eggs, and bread for the week.  This has been very cost effective for me since I am buying everything in season, which keeps costs down.  I will be sharing weekly farmers market haul posts to show what kinds of things are in season, unique items I may find, and special treats I have decided to try.

This week's purchases include:

1.  Spicy salad mix from Bernhardt’s Fruit & Veggie Farm

2.  Ground beef from Winter's Family Beef

3.  Pork Cutlets from Country Side Farm

4.  Eggs from Smith & Smith Farms

5.  Cilantro, spinach, and broccoli from Two Happy Children Farms

6.  Tomatoes and a European cucumber from Flint Rock Farms

7.  Rye Bread (not pictured) from Sweetish Hill

I still had some chicken breasts in the freezer as well as some swiss chard, avocados, and a spaghetti squash in the fridge.  Since Sunday was the Superbowl, this food will last until the following Saturday, and I feed a family of four.  

I follow up my farmers market visit with a trip to the bulk section of my local grocery store.  I will write another post specifically about the bulk section but I purchase items such as grains, granola, dried fruit, peanut butter, and spices.  I am really trying to stay out of the grocery store as much as possible, but the bulk section is a great exception since I can find both local AND organic items.  

Is anyone else shopping at the farmers market?  Feel free to share your finds with me!