Replacing the Grocery Store Challenge, Our List from Day 1...

 Here is the list of fruits and vegetables my family consumes.   

I will underline and bold the items I wish we ate more of.

 

Here is the list of Fruits and Vegetables we consume

avocados

apples
peaches
plums
apricots

peaches
cherries

kiwi

lemons
bananas

jicima
oranges
grapefruit
tangerines
grapes
blueberries

blackberries
strawberries
raspberries
pineapple
cantaloupe
watermelon
honeydew

I can't grow all of these since we are in the upper part of the United States, but always looking for good deals to can.

green beans
peas

asparagus

Brussels sprouts

celery
broccoli
cauliflower
spinach

kale/collard greens

swiss chard

spinach
lettuce
cucumbers
green and red peppers
carrots
radishes
zucchini
pumpkin

pie pumpkins

winter squash

summer squash

beets

rutabaga
onions

green onions

mushrooms
garlic
celery
tomatoes

hot peppers
potatoes

sweet potatoes
green cabbage

red cabbage
pinto beans
black beans
kidney beans
corn for popping

sweet corn

 

What about you? What vegetables and fruits are most eatten in your family? 

Does  your family not care for fruits and vegetables that you like?  Do you wish they ate more of one thing over the other?

 

Check back in a day or 2 for the 3rd day in our garden challange

 

Blessings,

Pamela

 



Replacing the Grocery Store Challenge Day 1

The first day of our challenge are you ready? Remember we are all in this together, this is all new to me as well. 

Day One - Foods I Consume and Foods I Wish to Consume

Okay, lets think about all the fruits and vegetables we buy at the grocery store.

 

My list just off the top of my head would be very long, some big ones are-

apples, strawberries, zucchini, kale, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, and cauliflower.

 

Now we need to write down what we normally buy, and write down what we would like to eat more of.

 

First column is what you normally eat and the second column is for what you would like to eat more of.

 

If you eat a lot of apples than this would go in the first column.

If you like carrots but really don't eat it very often write it down in the second column.

 

Remember we are growing a garden that we can live on daily, make sure you are staying focused on what your family eats!

 

We are trying to make this a garden you will be proud to eat from. We are trying to cut down our grocery bills, and shopping trips.

 

Also she says to make sure you have foods that hold up well. We will be stocking up for the year maybe longer and we want things to taste good and not go bad.

 

Lets make the best out of our garden this year. Read up on what you can grow in your area as well, and what you can stock up on when it hits the sales. Always check with local farmers before you go to the stores, this can really save your family  a lot.

 

I will drive about 2 hrs north for good Organic apples this year to can, I don't have a apple tree. I do know that my area can handle lots of other things so that's what I will plant in my family garden.  

 

Remember not to waste any garden space, maybe skip some of the flowers for tomatoes plants this year:)

 

I will have my list up in the morning to share with all of you, I would love to hear what your doing?

 

Day 2 will require some math skills:) I will be posting day 2 in a couple of days or sooner.

 

Thanks again to Our Simple Farm for this great idea.

 

Blessings,

Pamela