Comments on: Top 10 Tips for Eating Local Food on a Budget

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:29:08 +0000

Great tips. We do most of them. And I love the book, real food on a real budget. If you join a CSA the trick/tip is to actually use all of what you get. We’ve enjoyed being apart of a CSA for several years but sometimes you get some funky stuff. It really helps you try new recipes and new fruits/vegetables that you may have never picked up in a grocery store. Nice blog.

By: The Local Cook

The Local Cook — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:43:46 +0000

coincidentally, I am working on doing some videos! Stay tuned . . .

By: Rosa

Rosa — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:42:40 +0000

It impressed me. If you can do a youtube video for it. That would be nicer.

By: Carissa

Carissa — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:10:04 +0000

We start with a envelope filled with cash for our grocery budget for the month. We buy mainly raw milk from a local farmer, are memebers of a CSA, buy in bulk, buy mainly organic or at least hormone and antibiotic free meat, and even have a few treats all for $350 per month!

By: Celeste Parkhurst

Celeste Parkhurst — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:34:08 +0000

I’ve found that meal planning can really help. It gets me to use the fresh veggies I buy before they go bad and to figure out how much I’m really eating, which allows me to figure out quantities when purchasing. So far I only shop at the farmer’s market. I’ve thought about participating in a CSA, but all the VSA’s in my area are sized for families, not singles and I can’t find anyone to go halfsies with me.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:56:32 +0000

Great tips, we are always trying to eat more local. We are doing a trial month with a local CSA and I wish we could continue it. But it is expensive and we don’t have the money right now. We didn’t find out about it until May, so we couldn’t save ahead of time. But I am already planning to make sure we have the money for next year’s CSA.

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:30:46 +0000

Yeah! We are already doing most of your list! I have been canning for a number of years now, but am wanting to learn more about lacto-fermentation for some produce. Still looking for the cow share, though.

By: Susan R

Susan R — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:08:16 +0000

I make my own milk and water kefir. And want to learn to make cheese.

By: The Local Cook

The Local Cook — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:20:50 +0000

Hi Lynn, You can start by checking localharvest.org , then it's a matter of asking around or visiting your farmer's market. Good luck!

By: Lynn from For Love or Funny

Lynn from For Love or Funny — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:13:05 +0000

I'm anxious to join a CSA. Where can I find one? (Stopping by from SITS) .-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..What’s going on while you sleep? =-.