tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post1989109169019711016..comments2022-11-02T05:10:27.330-07:00Comments on Garden of Eatin’: Shop local and SAVE BIG!Sweatn4thedresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11201489928357901535noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post-18885891240763942092012-12-02T13:36:34.636-08:002012-12-02T13:36:34.636-08:00Shopping local is the way to go! I've been to ...Shopping local is the way to go! I've been to farmer's markets multiple times and I even just enjoy being there and taking in the sights. A trip to the farmer's market makes for a good activity and saves you money, a win-win situation. Chennichohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275675836779393299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post-45861301799197291692012-10-29T18:42:15.090-07:002012-10-29T18:42:15.090-07:00That's great that you shop local when you can!...That's great that you shop local when you can! Produce from farmer's markets or produce stands are definitely a better route. Thanks for your comment!Sweatn4thedresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201489928357901535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post-48242181370342853242012-10-29T18:40:38.613-07:002012-10-29T18:40:38.613-07:00Thanks for the feedback! I'm really glad you f...Thanks for the feedback! I'm really glad you found this post useful, and that people are actually learning things from my posts :)Sweatn4thedresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201489928357901535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post-69018539807792682732012-10-29T18:39:12.860-07:002012-10-29T18:39:12.860-07:00This particular market is located in Safety Harbor...This particular market is located in Safety Harbor on Main St. But if you don't live near this area, I know of a farmers market in Tampa off Bearss.Sweatn4thedresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201489928357901535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post-21565191384884699292012-10-29T18:36:22.971-07:002012-10-29T18:36:22.971-07:00I work in Oldsmar across from the Flea Market, but...I work in Oldsmar across from the Flea Market, but I didn't realize you could get local seafood there. Thanks for the feedback! I'll have to check it out.Sweatn4thedresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201489928357901535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post-25336179853925659922012-10-21T16:32:32.634-07:002012-10-21T16:32:32.634-07:00I have a few places that I buy from and it is so m...I have a few places that I buy from and it is so much better than the super market. It is definitely a win-win situation like your post points out. More people should take advantage of these places. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00836021755632733399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post-78645175644306430662012-10-21T10:23:32.151-07:002012-10-21T10:23:32.151-07:00I actually learned a lot from this post. I had no ...I actually learned a lot from this post. I had no idea that buying locally would help boost our economy. I'm really shocked to see that not only does it help boost our economy but it also helps the consumer by not having to split the costs. I also like how you added that this locally harvested food has more nutrients in it because i'm always looking for fresh fruits and vegetables with the best nutrients possible and now i know where to look. Meghan McEwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251916181690354225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post-72200666874028564072012-10-16T15:58:38.097-07:002012-10-16T15:58:38.097-07:00I had no idea that food bought locally was cheaper...I had no idea that food bought locally was cheaper. Thank you for opening my eyes !!! Where exactly is this market located?? The chef at my restaurant insists that local food has more flavor.. I always kind of thought he was exaggerating, but after this post I will definitely check out a local market.From Dive Bars to Tartarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949214146058500065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9040072830418723454.post-76331833517109027122012-10-13T10:01:45.085-07:002012-10-13T10:01:45.085-07:00I have a couple places that I go to support local....I have a couple places that I go to support local. I buy from the market on Baere's, the flea-market in Oldsmar, and I buy honey from USF. At Oldsmar as well you can buy local fish, shrimp, clams, mussels, and oysters. I make a conscious effort to always buy local. <br /><br />I do the same with all my fishing gear. I have a guy at the flea-market that I will only support. If he doesn't have it, he orders it for me. I haven't shopped at a Wal-Mart in years and hopefully never will again! I liked your idea of keeping it local and I agree, the more it sits the worse it gets. Worse? Not exactly a good choice but it's how I feel about truck ripened foods.A.Lying.Fishermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005392550365967803noreply@blogger.com