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Prepackaged or Individual Fresh Fruit and Veg
Most things at the supermarket are sold by weight, so I haven't done this before, but I wanted a bunch of beetroot. It normally comes in a bunch of five and this week they were $5.50 for five. They looked tiny and not worth the value. I also noticed that I could buy them individually by weight (with no stems on top), so I picked five, weighed them and it ended up 50c cheaper to buy them individually by weight (I typically don't use the leaves anyway). It's not a big saving, but slowly over time these things can make a difference.
Contributed by Airlie Ogilvie
Contributed by Airlie Ogilvie
Save Money with Home Delivered “Imperfect” Fruit and Vegetables
I have been saving a small fortune and eating more variety of fruits and vegetables each week thanks to ordering “imperfect” produce. I have trialed several different companies to see which gave the best service, variety, and value. The one that I am sticking with gives a choice of small (1 person), medium (2-3 people) and large (4-5 people) boxes, with an order frequency of 1,2,or 3 weekly intervals. I am a one person household who eats a lot of produce, so I order the largest box - this feeds me for the 3 weeks and leaves extra to pop in the freezer so I can skip an order down the track. For $55 (plus $7 delivery) I receive approximately 20kg fruit and vegies on my doorstep. Excellent quality and always lasts the 3 weeks. I weighed and priced my last box and estimated the equivalent at Woolworths or Coles, even including specials, would have been $80 that day. The produce company uses no plastic packaging, will reuse the box if you leave it out, and allow me to skip an order or avoid certain items if I need to. The customer service is fantastic and I think it’s a win all round. This is produce that may have otherwise ended up in landfill, and what isn’t sold to customers is donated to charities where it’s needed most. The other brilliant thing is it keeps me away from the supermarket and more dollars in my wallet. It’s a win all round in my book.
Contributed by Nicki Clarke
Contributed by Nicki Clarke
It Pays to Check the Weights of Fruit and Veg
The other day I shopped for strawberries again, and again some were not fresh and even going soft and off. I swap them with healthy ones when that happens but this time weighed the boxes as well. One by one they were underweight by 25 grams. This is against the law and I have been at a supermarket where I checked potatoes and found them underweight. The manager was at the box very fast, taking all bags off to have them repacked lest they be caught out. So the warning is there to watch your packed fruit/veg.
Contributed by Jenny Maring
Contributed by Jenny Maring
Veggies Just $3 a Bag - Thursday 1st December 2011
Approximate $ Savings: $10 - $15.00 per week depending on how many veggies you eat.
I recently discovered that around 12pm each day our local Woolworths supermarket has a $3.00 per bag sale on a selection of fruit and veg they deem not suitable for normal sale. Sometimes blemished, ripe, or not so pretty but in general I have found there is never much wrong with the produce. The variety offered each day can differ. For example last week I selected for my $3.00 bag: 1 yellow capsicum, 3 Portobello mushrooms, 3 onions, an avacado, 5 bananas, 3 pears and 2 oranges. It would be worth asking your local supermarkets whether they have a similar offer.
Contributed by Andrea Smith
Editor's note: Both Woolworths, Coles and IGA supermarkets regularly mark down produce. Coles and Woolworths sell it by the bag, Woolworths for a set price of either $2 or $3 a bag (depending on the supermarket). The marked down bags of produce at Coles vary in price, depending on the contents, but are usually at least 30% off the ticketed price. Cath
I recently discovered that around 12pm each day our local Woolworths supermarket has a $3.00 per bag sale on a selection of fruit and veg they deem not suitable for normal sale. Sometimes blemished, ripe, or not so pretty but in general I have found there is never much wrong with the produce. The variety offered each day can differ. For example last week I selected for my $3.00 bag: 1 yellow capsicum, 3 Portobello mushrooms, 3 onions, an avacado, 5 bananas, 3 pears and 2 oranges. It would be worth asking your local supermarkets whether they have a similar offer.
Contributed by Andrea Smith
Editor's note: Both Woolworths, Coles and IGA supermarkets regularly mark down produce. Coles and Woolworths sell it by the bag, Woolworths for a set price of either $2 or $3 a bag (depending on the supermarket). The marked down bags of produce at Coles vary in price, depending on the contents, but are usually at least 30% off the ticketed price. Cath
Cheaper Produce
I am a fan of farmer's markets for the sensation produce I can get. If you go to the farmers markets just before 12 they want to sell as much stock as possible, rather than take it home, so it is massively reduced and of course very high quality. You can buy the best produce for so much less using this strategy.
Contributed by Anna-Lisa, 10th June 2009
Contributed by Anna-Lisa, 10th June 2009
Gathering the Fruits
Approximate $ Savings: $10 per week during spring and summer
If you live in or near the country there is an enormous amount of free fruit and vegetables to be picked from the roadside. Preserve, freeze or share what you can't eat straight away. I regularly collect apples, plums, damsons, figs, peaches, apricots, blackberries, quinces, asparagus, fennel, rose hips and mushrooms. Choose low traffic areas to avoid contamination.
Contributed by Heather, Bathurst, 8th May 2009
If you live in or near the country there is an enormous amount of free fruit and vegetables to be picked from the roadside. Preserve, freeze or share what you can't eat straight away. I regularly collect apples, plums, damsons, figs, peaches, apricots, blackberries, quinces, asparagus, fennel, rose hips and mushrooms. Choose low traffic areas to avoid contamination.
Contributed by Heather, Bathurst, 8th May 2009
Shop the Markdowns for Huge Savings
Get to know your supermarket! Visit the fruit and veggie section, check out the expiry dates. 0ne day prior to the expiry dates (often in the morning - but be cheeky - ask them what time they will be marked down - I did and they told me!) the staff mark down their produce - i.e. salads, packaged vegetables and fruit to ridiculously low prices - I often buy say a Caesar salad (usually around $5) for $1 - or less - a terrific saving and the food is still excellent.
Contributed by Ann, West Pennant Hills, 26th February 2009
Contributed by Ann, West Pennant Hills, 26th February 2009
Form a F&V Co-op to Save With Bulk Buys
Join together with friends to buy fruit and vegetables in bulk at regional markets. We have a group of 8 who put in $25 each which covers petrol and parking for the person who shops and we all end up with a washing basket overflowing with produce. It's like Christmas to see what's in your basket and I just plan my menu around it.$25 worth lasts our family of 4 a fortnight. We shop at Newcastle produce markets but I'm sure there are places like this all over.
Contributed by Lisa, Kurri Kurri, 24th February 2009
Contributed by Lisa, Kurri Kurri, 24th February 2009
Aussie Farmers Direct
Approximate $ Savings: $20 -$50 week
We recently started getting milk and bread delivered and also a box of 50 pieces of fruit. The milk we get is low-fat and costs us $3.73 for two litres which in the supermarket we can get 3 litres for the same price. Bread costs us $2.70 a loaf of bread. We get four loaves of bread a week and eight litres of milk. Having three children we go through a lot of milk. You are asking what the savings? Well before we were going to the supermarket up to four times a week to stock up on milk or bread. Each time we went rather than just buy milk or bread we would buy extra things that we really didn't need. I estimate that it has saved us over $30 a week. The fruit box is also good as it is $35 for 50 pieces of fruit and it has a great variety. As for quality the bread has no preservatives and tastes so much better to the supermarket brands. We also buy cartons of uhf milk from the supermarket so when we run out of milk we use that which is cheaper than fresh milk and the children don't seem to mind it. Contributed by Sarah, Dundas, 21st May 2010
We recently started getting milk and bread delivered and also a box of 50 pieces of fruit. The milk we get is low-fat and costs us $3.73 for two litres which in the supermarket we can get 3 litres for the same price. Bread costs us $2.70 a loaf of bread. We get four loaves of bread a week and eight litres of milk. Having three children we go through a lot of milk. You are asking what the savings? Well before we were going to the supermarket up to four times a week to stock up on milk or bread. Each time we went rather than just buy milk or bread we would buy extra things that we really didn't need. I estimate that it has saved us over $30 a week. The fruit box is also good as it is $35 for 50 pieces of fruit and it has a great variety. As for quality the bread has no preservatives and tastes so much better to the supermarket brands. We also buy cartons of uhf milk from the supermarket so when we run out of milk we use that which is cheaper than fresh milk and the children don't seem to mind it. Contributed by Sarah, Dundas, 21st May 2010
Choosing what organic foods to buyd
Certain fruits and vegetables grown using pesticides have been shown to retain high levels of chemicals, even after washing. Root vegetables are especially good at sucking everything out of the soil they are grown in, including toxic chemicals used as fertilizer. Most of us can only afford a few organic items, so opt for the organic versions of the high-chemical foods, including: carrots, beetroot, potatoes, turnips, apples, capsicum ,celery, grapes, nectarines, cherries, spinach, tomatoes, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, pears and potatoes. Some foods that generally don't retain pesticide residue after washing include: asparagus, avocados, bananas, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, kiwifruit, mangos, onions, papaya, pineapples, oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit. Of course you can slash your organic food bill drastically by growing your own food.
Tip of the Day, 27th April 2010
Tip of the Day, 27th April 2010
Rite Price Grocer for Great Grocery Prices
Approximate $ Savings: $3 - $4 per packet
If you want to save on breakfast cereal and don't have time to make your own Rite Price Grocer is very cheap for cereal. I got a heap last time: Special K etc for $2.97 per packet, a huge saving from full price (they are almost out of the use by date but who cares!! ). You can also pick up lots of other bargains there and save your self a tone of money on basics e.g. pasta, sardines, bread, well worth a look!
Contributed by Julie, Ascot Park, 11th March 2009
If you want to save on breakfast cereal and don't have time to make your own Rite Price Grocer is very cheap for cereal. I got a heap last time: Special K etc for $2.97 per packet, a huge saving from full price (they are almost out of the use by date but who cares!! ). You can also pick up lots of other bargains there and save your self a tone of money on basics e.g. pasta, sardines, bread, well worth a look!
Contributed by Julie, Ascot Park, 11th March 2009
Lowering the Meat Budget Easily
Approximate $ Savings: $40.00 per week approx
I have been going to wholesale butchers lately and found you can save heaps compared to the supermarket BUT its what I do when I get home that helps even more... I divide each type of meat purchased into meals for the 3 of us but then I write down how many bags (meals) I pack from each type of meat purchased e.g. rissoles 3 meals from $6.21, chicken 3 meals from $4.99 etc I then add up how many meals in total I end up with and divide it into the total paid. This week I made 33 meals out of $60.33 which works out at $1.82 per meal!!! This will last me a month. It gives you a really good feeling when you cook every night knowing your meat only cost you $1.82 ( makes me kind of proud !! The two butchers I use are Fleurieu Fresh at Edwardstown and Marletson but even better still but a bit further from me is Gawler River Cattle Co (very cheap) 125 Old Port Road, Royal Park and somewhere out Salisbury way
Contributed by Julie, Ascot Park, 11th March 2009
I have been going to wholesale butchers lately and found you can save heaps compared to the supermarket BUT its what I do when I get home that helps even more... I divide each type of meat purchased into meals for the 3 of us but then I write down how many bags (meals) I pack from each type of meat purchased e.g. rissoles 3 meals from $6.21, chicken 3 meals from $4.99 etc I then add up how many meals in total I end up with and divide it into the total paid. This week I made 33 meals out of $60.33 which works out at $1.82 per meal!!! This will last me a month. It gives you a really good feeling when you cook every night knowing your meat only cost you $1.82 ( makes me kind of proud !! The two butchers I use are Fleurieu Fresh at Edwardstown and Marletson but even better still but a bit further from me is Gawler River Cattle Co (very cheap) 125 Old Port Road, Royal Park and somewhere out Salisbury way
Contributed by Julie, Ascot Park, 11th March 2009
Parkholme Fruit & Veg Shop
Approximate $ Savings: $10 -$15 per week
This is a great little Fruit and Veg shop not only is everything a heap cheaper than Coles Prices but if you spend $20 in one transaction they give you a FREE dozen eggs !! which is a bigger saving !! Contributed by Julie, Ascot Park, 11th March 2009
This is a great little Fruit and Veg shop not only is everything a heap cheaper than Coles Prices but if you spend $20 in one transaction they give you a FREE dozen eggs !! which is a bigger saving !! Contributed by Julie, Ascot Park, 11th March 2009
School Co-op Raises Funds and Saves Families Money
Our school buys fruit and veg straight from Sandgate Markets. We can buy a $20 fruit and veggie box, a $25 fruit box, or a $25 veggie box. From each box purchased $5 is donated to the P&C. The saving for the consumer is immense. You are supplied with the freshest produce, in season. Your produce doesn't go off like bargains purchased elsewhere. Your purchase is a mystery as you don't know what you are getting. We all get excited when our mystery box arrives. What we do know is that we are buying local produce, supporting local farming communities and that we can be sure on the longevity of the product. We receive the best stock in season. We don't have to go to the shop to select it and wait in a queue to pay. We put in our order Tuesday and pay then receive our box on Thursday. I'd love to see more schools try this initiative. I live on my own so my order lasts weeks. It never goes off.
Contributed by Glynis, Edgworth, 21st October 2008
Contributed by Glynis, Edgworth, 21st October 2008
Local Produce Markets
Approximate $ Savings: $20 per week
My partner and I have started shopping at our local produce markets for our bread, fruit and vegetables. Buying direct from the growers, we have been saving at least $20 per week, and getting produce that is fresh! We recently started on a new diet consisting of a lot of fresh vegetables and specialty breads such as organic spelt bread. We found that when shopping at the local supermarket, our weekly grocery bill had increased immensely and a lot of our veggies were going off before we had a chance to use them, so we would have to go out and purchase more. Since shopping at our local produce markets, our veggies are lasting much longer (I've had carrots in the fridge for 3 weeks now and they are still fine!), we are finding the prices much cheaper (even shopping around between the different stallholders can save money!) and we are also able to get fresh, specialty bread at a much cheaper price.
Contributed by Ross, Watson, 8th August 2008
My partner and I have started shopping at our local produce markets for our bread, fruit and vegetables. Buying direct from the growers, we have been saving at least $20 per week, and getting produce that is fresh! We recently started on a new diet consisting of a lot of fresh vegetables and specialty breads such as organic spelt bread. We found that when shopping at the local supermarket, our weekly grocery bill had increased immensely and a lot of our veggies were going off before we had a chance to use them, so we would have to go out and purchase more. Since shopping at our local produce markets, our veggies are lasting much longer (I've had carrots in the fridge for 3 weeks now and they are still fine!), we are finding the prices much cheaper (even shopping around between the different stallholders can save money!) and we are also able to get fresh, specialty bread at a much cheaper price.
Contributed by Ross, Watson, 8th August 2008
Rocklea Markets is Where I Source My Fruit and Vegies
I have my fruit and vegies delivered fresh from the markets every fortnight. To keep them fresh and make them last until the next delivery I chop the up in a food processor and bag and freeze them. For example, I'll place the broccoli in the processor until it is finely chopped and freeze it. It's great for lots of different dishes such as bolognese, casseroles, salmon patties, lasagne. Just throw them in, the children don't even know they are there and it's better for you because they are raw.
Contributed by Kirsten, Redland Bay, 20th April 2008
Contributed by Kirsten, Redland Bay, 20th April 2008
Saturday Morning Bulk Buys
Approximate $ Savings: $100 per fortnight
Our local green grocer has a bulk days on Saturday mornings selling almost all fruit and veg in boxes for a fraction of the usual per/kilo price. My sister and I have begun to shop in bulk together every week for our fruit and veg and by doing this we are saving at least $100 each fortnight from our grocery bill. Get together with another family to shop in bulk and it really saves you money! Contributed by Jodie, Northcote, 30th January 2008
Our local green grocer has a bulk days on Saturday mornings selling almost all fruit and veg in boxes for a fraction of the usual per/kilo price. My sister and I have begun to shop in bulk together every week for our fruit and veg and by doing this we are saving at least $100 each fortnight from our grocery bill. Get together with another family to shop in bulk and it really saves you money! Contributed by Jodie, Northcote, 30th January 2008
A Berry Nice Saving
Approximate $ Savings $15
Instead of buying the frozen berries from the supermarket, pack your own. You can make big savings by keeping an eye out at green grocers and especially at markets for bulk boxes of fruit or berries. Then when I get home I prepare them ready for cooking in muffins, cakes, sauces etc. For example I hull strawberries and quarter them. I like to pack them in zip lock bags so you can reseal the bag easily (just like the ones you buy at the supermarket but 1/3 the price.)
Contributed by Heidi, Lalor, 12th January 2008
Instead of buying the frozen berries from the supermarket, pack your own. You can make big savings by keeping an eye out at green grocers and especially at markets for bulk boxes of fruit or berries. Then when I get home I prepare them ready for cooking in muffins, cakes, sauces etc. For example I hull strawberries and quarter them. I like to pack them in zip lock bags so you can reseal the bag easily (just like the ones you buy at the supermarket but 1/3 the price.)
Contributed by Heidi, Lalor, 12th January 2008
Family Veggie Patch
My sister and I don't have a lot of time to grow vegies. Our father loves gardening and has the time. My sister grows the seedlings at her house. We plant them in my garden and our father spends his time looking after the plants. We then share the results! Great for the children to spend time with their grandpa too!
Contributed by Michelle, Normanville, 18th July 2007
Contributed by Michelle, Normanville, 18th July 2007
Fruit and Veg For Those on a Budget
Approximate $ Savings: $70/week
I have just discovered a not-for profit organization called Communicare that is located in Woollangabba in Brisbane and also in Caboolture. The idea behind Communicare is that you pay an annual registration fee of $25 and then for $30 per week or fortnight depending on how often you need it, they provide you with a HUGE box of fruit and veg - I'm talking HUGE - so much more than $30 would buy you in one of the chain supermarkets!!!! They also provide a little bit of cold stuff and little bit of general groceries. This is not means tested - it is there to help families who want to save. I am saving approximately $70 per fortnight on average by trying to use what they give me and then buying what they don't and I still end up using leftover veg to feed the dogs every week! The website is www.communicare.com.au - definitely worth a look!
Contributed by Natalie, Ferny Hill, 27th September 2007
I have just discovered a not-for profit organization called Communicare that is located in Woollangabba in Brisbane and also in Caboolture. The idea behind Communicare is that you pay an annual registration fee of $25 and then for $30 per week or fortnight depending on how often you need it, they provide you with a HUGE box of fruit and veg - I'm talking HUGE - so much more than $30 would buy you in one of the chain supermarkets!!!! They also provide a little bit of cold stuff and little bit of general groceries. This is not means tested - it is there to help families who want to save. I am saving approximately $70 per fortnight on average by trying to use what they give me and then buying what they don't and I still end up using leftover veg to feed the dogs every week! The website is www.communicare.com.au - definitely worth a look!
Contributed by Natalie, Ferny Hill, 27th September 2007
Form A Market Club
Approximate $ Savings: $20.00 per week
You always hear how buying produce in bulk from growers markets can save you alot of money, plus you get fresh vegetables and fruit that hasn't been artifically ripened in a supermarket storage facility. Get a group of friends or workmates together to purchase in bulk and save money. If you take it in turns organising a list, going to the market and dividing the produce you find that you only put the effort in a couple of times a year, yet get a fortnights worth of produce for the family for the cost of about $23.00 per fortnight. Knowing your list a week in advance helps you to plan meals around the produce that will be purchased, and any produce in excess can be frozen. Our work place has ten people in our veggie club and its been going strong for two years.
Contributed by Fiona, Glenelg, 5th May 2007
You always hear how buying produce in bulk from growers markets can save you alot of money, plus you get fresh vegetables and fruit that hasn't been artifically ripened in a supermarket storage facility. Get a group of friends or workmates together to purchase in bulk and save money. If you take it in turns organising a list, going to the market and dividing the produce you find that you only put the effort in a couple of times a year, yet get a fortnights worth of produce for the family for the cost of about $23.00 per fortnight. Knowing your list a week in advance helps you to plan meals around the produce that will be purchased, and any produce in excess can be frozen. Our work place has ten people in our veggie club and its been going strong for two years.
Contributed by Fiona, Glenelg, 5th May 2007
Cooking Tomatoes are a Saving
Approximate $ Savings: up to $4kg
With tomatoes expensive at this time of year (autumn), there is a cheaper option. Ask your greengrocer for cooking tomatoes and you can get good quality for approx. $1/bag. This can give you a saving on a 1kg bag of approximately $3 to $4. If you get ripe tomatoes you can put them through the blender, freeze and use for cooking when needed. This also saves on buying tinned tomatoes.
Contributed by Brigitte, Avoca Beach, 2nd May 2007
With tomatoes expensive at this time of year (autumn), there is a cheaper option. Ask your greengrocer for cooking tomatoes and you can get good quality for approx. $1/bag. This can give you a saving on a 1kg bag of approximately $3 to $4. If you get ripe tomatoes you can put them through the blender, freeze and use for cooking when needed. This also saves on buying tinned tomatoes.
Contributed by Brigitte, Avoca Beach, 2nd May 2007
No Waste in the Fruit Bowl
Approximate $ Savings: $10 a week
There are always a few pieces of unwanted fruit left in our fruit bowl at the end each week, fruit that is over-ripe, bruised and abandoned. Over ripe fruit is usually the sweetest so I peel/core/seed 3 - 4 leftover pieces and blend smooth with a stick mixer for a minute or so. I then pour the mix into an icy pole maker and if there is any leftover mix this is usually fought over to drink as a smoothie. This works well with most fruits, mango, orange, peach, banana...and you can add a little yoghurt, ice-cream, essences, coconut milk or icing sugar if you want to customise the flavours.
Contributed by Cherie, Bull Creek, February 10th 2007
There are always a few pieces of unwanted fruit left in our fruit bowl at the end each week, fruit that is over-ripe, bruised and abandoned. Over ripe fruit is usually the sweetest so I peel/core/seed 3 - 4 leftover pieces and blend smooth with a stick mixer for a minute or so. I then pour the mix into an icy pole maker and if there is any leftover mix this is usually fought over to drink as a smoothie. This works well with most fruits, mango, orange, peach, banana...and you can add a little yoghurt, ice-cream, essences, coconut milk or icing sugar if you want to customise the flavours.
Contributed by Cherie, Bull Creek, February 10th 2007
Wholesale Fruit and Veg
Approximate $ Savings: $50-$60 a week
I have just discovered a new wholesale fruit and vegetable place located at Lonsdale who deliver around the south of South Australia. You can order over the Internet or phone and they will deliver all your fruit and vegetables for a low cost of $3.00, no matter how big your order is, and they deliver every day of the week. You can locate them at www.firstfroots.com.au This saves me lots by not going to the supermarket where I am always prone to take home extra items I usually do not need.
Contributed by Donna, Sheidow Park, February 15th 2007
I have just discovered a new wholesale fruit and vegetable place located at Lonsdale who deliver around the south of South Australia. You can order over the Internet or phone and they will deliver all your fruit and vegetables for a low cost of $3.00, no matter how big your order is, and they deliver every day of the week. You can locate them at www.firstfroots.com.au This saves me lots by not going to the supermarket where I am always prone to take home extra items I usually do not need.
Contributed by Donna, Sheidow Park, February 15th 2007
Large Markets
Approximate Savings: Per Week $50.00
If you live in a capital city or a large regional city or town, you can save up to $50 per week on your fruit and veg. When shopping for fruits and vegetables, join a group to purchase in bulk from the produce markets. Once all the food is bought divide it up amongst all of the members. You will be amazed at how much you can save.
Contributed by Kerry, Pearcedale, 4th January, 2007
If you live in a capital city or a large regional city or town, you can save up to $50 per week on your fruit and veg. When shopping for fruits and vegetables, join a group to purchase in bulk from the produce markets. Once all the food is bought divide it up amongst all of the members. You will be amazed at how much you can save.
Contributed by Kerry, Pearcedale, 4th January, 2007
Frozen Vegetables Save Singles Money
I live on my own and got tired of throwing out broccoli that had gone yellow and beans that had not kept more than a few days. Now I buy frozen vegetables and have been told by a nutritional expert that frozen vegetables are probably better than fresh ones that have been in the shop for a few days before you buy them.
Contributed by Barbara, Dubbo, March 17th 2005
Contributed by Barbara, Dubbo, March 17th 2005
Buy in Bulk from Local Fruiterers
When buying fruit and vegies, always ask the fruit store if the sell bulk lots, buy with family and/or friends and save more than two thirds on the price on fruit and vegies. By the way, the fruit and vegies are usually fresher than the supermarkets by the minimum of a few days. In a family that can mean fresher food lasting longer. In a family with NINE children, this idea is great for food and juicing. Contributed by Elissa, Springwood, March 19th 2005
Local Fruit Shops are Cheaper than Supermarkets
Buy your Fruit and Veg from your local fruit shop rather than at the supermarket as the produce is always fresher and consistently cheaper. Also purchase your tinned tomatoes and packet pasta from them as well, very low price and top quality.
Contributed by Kathryn, Frenchs Forest, March 8th 2005
Contributed by Kathryn, Frenchs Forest, March 8th 2005
Fresh Foods
I go to the Preston Market regularly and I find the best and cheapest time to shop there is last thing on a Saturday, just as the vendors are getting ready to close. Especially good at this time of year with all the fruit that's suitable for making homemade jams!
Contributed by Josie, Regent, December 28, 2005
Contributed by Josie, Regent, December 28, 2005
The Fresh Fruit World
I have found a good cheap outlet in Tullamarine, Victoria. It is called The Fresh Fruit World and it is located in Assembly Drive. Good really fresh fruit and veggies, cheaper and fresher than the supermarkets. Happy Cheapskating!
Contributed By Edith, 9th February, 2006
Contributed By Edith, 9th February, 2006
Fresh fruit and vegetables from Vegie Barrow
I save myself money, time and energy by getting my fruit and vegetables delivered from the Vegie Barrow. They deliver northern suburbs - basically from Wanneroo markets and surrounding areas. Ph. 0411 602 612. The quality is excellent and I'm saving around 40% on what I was paying at my local greengrocer. I changed because of the prices and I noticed that the quality wasn't quite as good as it used to be. Now I just call, place my order and it cuts about 1/2 hour a week off my shopping time as well.
Contributed by Lyn, Perth, 4 November, 2005
Contributed by Lyn, Perth, 4 November, 2005
Orchard Buys
I called into an orchard at Harris Gully Rd near Warrendyte and picked up 17 kg of apples that taste absolutely delicious for only $10. It is a massive box and the apples beat the super market ones hands down.
Contributed by Lea, Donvale
Contributed by Lea, Donvale
Farmer's Markets, Pots of Cheapskating Gold!
Approximate $ Savings: About $25 per shop
I've just discovered a local Farmer's Market, quite by accident on the way somewhere else. What a pot of Cheapskating gold! Not only was the fruit and veg fresh and cheaper than both supermarkets and local fruit and veg stores but it really helps farmers out financially. My husband and I bought a heap of fruit and veg for $35 - would normally cost us around $60 elsewhere. Farmer's Markets are generally only on a Saturday or a Sunday and usually only the morning. Some may sell meats, fresh juices, coffee, plants and more so check it out, if there is one near you it's well worth the effort. Contributed by Keryn Morrison, 17th February 2013
I've just discovered a local Farmer's Market, quite by accident on the way somewhere else. What a pot of Cheapskating gold! Not only was the fruit and veg fresh and cheaper than both supermarkets and local fruit and veg stores but it really helps farmers out financially. My husband and I bought a heap of fruit and veg for $35 - would normally cost us around $60 elsewhere. Farmer's Markets are generally only on a Saturday or a Sunday and usually only the morning. Some may sell meats, fresh juices, coffee, plants and more so check it out, if there is one near you it's well worth the effort. Contributed by Keryn Morrison, 17th February 2013