I received my produce box from Green Tomato Concepts yesterday, and it looks exceptionally delicious. You can find out more information about there program here. Each week, Robbie brings a box of fresh produce (in various size options) to different pick-up areas throughout Savannah. The contents of the bag vary from week to week, depending on season and weather. All veggies are organic, all as local as possible.
The contents this week included: 3 carrots, 1 bag Crimini mushrooms, 1 bag green snap beans, 1 butternut squash, 1/4 head red cabbage, 1 giant red onion, 2 zucchini, 4 beets, 3 apples, 1 large bag white grapes and 1 pomegranate. I also got a bag of baby greens and fresh herbs, including thyme, oregano, and cilantro. (Already cooked up a fresh pizza, with LOTS of fresh oregano!)
I bring you a weekly look into a local or regional business or agricultural inspiration, as well as frequently updated recipes using in-season vegetables available in Savannah, Georgia.
Buying local not only helps Savannah local businesses and families thrive, it lowers the cost of transportation (nationally and overseas) and mass processing to both you the consumer and our Earth. Buying local allows you to know exactly where your food is coming from.
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