tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post2086001480348110700..comments2024-03-15T00:30:15.982-07:00Comments on Ham Pie Sandwiches: Food budgeting at the farmer's marketEileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14952359002744629140noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post-90167837129679374732013-08-07T05:33:04.599-07:002013-08-07T05:33:04.599-07:00I'm really not an impulse buyer AT ALL...unles...I'm really not an impulse buyer AT ALL...unless I'm at a farmer's market lol. These are some great tips! Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post-40437663916246144172013-08-06T18:16:01.967-07:002013-08-06T18:16:01.967-07:00Eileen, indeed. Bulk pricing is different, which ...Eileen, indeed. Bulk pricing is different, which many retail stores do offer. Many farmers are willing to take the hit financially for a guaranteed sale. (I know a few farmers that sell exclusively to restaurants for that specific reason.) Regardless, I agree with you wholeheartedly -- shop your farmer's market!Catherine Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840408638057727714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post-25759585375967895632013-08-06T16:29:18.919-07:002013-08-06T16:29:18.919-07:00I try to have a meal plan in mind and a list in ha...I try to have a meal plan in mind and a list in hand, but the fancy ice cream truck always gets me ;)noellehttp://xobreakfast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post-64378678872885013952013-08-05T13:21:21.976-07:002013-08-05T13:21:21.976-07:00Catherine, that's a fair point. Obviously the ...Catherine, that's a fair point. Obviously the farmers deserve to earn a good living. However, I think there's a difference between asking for a discount and asking whether they offer bulk pricing, which is what I intended to suggest. Sorry for the confusion!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952359002744629140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post-82069031900509125962013-08-05T12:13:49.507-07:002013-08-05T12:13:49.507-07:00Nice tips, especially on going later in the day. I...Nice tips, especially on going later in the day. I definitely spend more than I should at Farmers markets but I'm not sure the prices are ever as low as you seem to find.<br />maybe I should just look more closely. The quality is always so wonderful.foodfeudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589414740603993442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post-3696108328830264712013-08-05T11:12:10.432-07:002013-08-05T11:12:10.432-07:00As someone who hopes to farm someday soon, I wish ...As someone who hopes to farm someday soon, I wish to argue with your suggestion in asking for a discount. Farmers price their produce fairly and competitively. Remember, you wouldn't ask for a discount at Target or Cub or the co-op! Growing food is much more costly, unpredictable, and labor-intensive than most people realize. Please respect your farmers and pay full price! They are worth it.Catherine Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840408638057727714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post-16860679566570866972013-08-05T10:35:17.609-07:002013-08-05T10:35:17.609-07:00Oh man, I love farmers markets because I can alway...Oh man, I love farmers markets because I can always walk away with a haul for only $20! (Veggies that is, not meat.) I think my best tip from back when I would literally have $5 to my name was to take only cash (no checks!) and only spend that much. It makes you really think things through.Jeshttp://eatingappalachia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post-74368202093071369942013-08-04T23:56:22.538-07:002013-08-04T23:56:22.538-07:00What a great post and some brilliant tips. I gene...What a great post and some brilliant tips. I generally try to have a budget in my head beforehand and then try my best to stick to it. Shopping seasonally is definitely my priority. You are so right about shopping late too. That's when the prices plummet! Thanks for the ideas. :)Cazhttp://separatetoasters.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568944522645767133.post-80111959026664240562013-08-04T23:36:56.074-07:002013-08-04T23:36:56.074-07:00I love farmer's market and I always spending w...I love farmer's market and I always spending way too much than I planned. Great tips and great post. I'll definitely mark your tips down. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041216192025257555noreply@blogger.com