Comments on: Any Luck when Purchasing Produce in Larger Quantities

By: Aubrey

Aubrey — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

My solution to consuming more veggies and fruits is green smoothies. One or two apples a day, a bag lasts a week to a week and a half.

By: Muttersome

Muttersome — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:48:59 +0000

I buy onions, potatoes, and oranges in bags (and I'm a single person). I find that if you keep the potatoes in the fridge they last wayyyyy longer. I never have good luck with bagged apples, though, so I tend to steer away from them.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:26:17 +0000

So you all seem to agree that it doesn't make sense for a family of two to buy in bulk. Onions seem to last for quite awhile, but I agree it's difficult to eat everything else before it spoils.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:33:10 +0000

I agree with most everyone. I cook for myself and my boyfriend (on weekends only). I actually share a Costco membership with my mom and often we will shop together and split perishables like produce between us. If I go alone on bulk items, it's strictly non-perishables.

By: me in millions

me in millions — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:00:15 +0000

It only makes sense if you plan to eat the bulk items or split it with someone else. I live alone so shopping for perishable stuff in bulk pretty much never works for me.

By: Frudoc

Frudoc — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:10:43 +0000

i only bulk buy slow to go bad items like potatoes and onions. other produce tends to rot too fast for a singleton like me to consume. i also stock up on bulk canned items for my pantry. unless you find a great deal for in-season items (like berries) to freeze, buying a la carte still makes more sense to me.

By: Ruby Leigh

Ruby Leigh — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:08:05 +0000

My husband and I love farmer's market for the prices at the "right quantity". I too find it hard to eat all the produce in an appropriate period of time if I buy in bulk. Unless it is something I LOVE like tomatoes. I think the bulk buy is more for families