Driscoll's Sweepstakes

I just entered a Driscoll's  Sweepstakes to hopefully win $100 in berry coupons.
I enter a few sweepstakes here and there  and I end up winning about once every 4 months. Not bad really.

If you want to enter Go to Driscoll's and enter HERE

Good luck!

Driscoll's Berries Coupon

You should start seeing berries go on sale each week. Keep track of the good prices so you know which weeks to pass and which weeks to stock up.

In the mean time, you can sign up for Driscoll's newsletter and get a coupon for $.50 off.

Sign up HERE



Driscoll's Organic Line has this GREEN label.

Save Money by Buying In Season

Winter is over. You may start to see the price on winter greens going up.
And you should also start seeing the prices on these items listed below falling down.
I've put the price next to them that is the lowest I've seen and purchased myself.

These are all ORGANIC prices. If you see these at this price STOCK UP, or at least plan your menu around them. Most of them will freeze well.

If you've got a great buy price for the ones I missing, please comment below so I can fill it in.

• Artichokes 
• Asparagus    $0.99 a bundle
• Arugula
• Avocados      $0.50 each
• Basil              $1.29 a bunch
• Beets            $0.65 each
• Blueberries   $2.99 8 oz
• Cabbage      $0.99 a head
• Chard
• Cherries
• Fava beans
• Fennel
• Grapefruit     $0.99
• Green Beans
• Green Onions
• Kale
• Lemons        $0.33 each
• Morels          
• Nectarines
• Passion Fruit   
• Radishes
• Scallions
• Strawberries $2.00 a lb
• Tangerines    $0.99 a lb

In addition to produce, watch for these following items to also be on sale in MAY, corresponding with the various holidays:

Memorial Day: BBQ Sauce, Condiments, Charcoal, Salad Dressing, Potato Chips, Dips, Grilling Meats, Hot Dogs, Hamburger Meat, Marinade, Salad Greens, hot dog and hamburger buns, soda pop, popcicles.
Prepping for Summer: Plates, Utensils, Insect Repellant, Sunscreen, patio furniture, gardening supplies, plants, swimsuits.
Cinco De Mayo: Salsa, tortillas, tortilla chips, canned beans, spices.

What's in Season: March

Here are some fresh foods to look for this month while they are at their peak and bursting with flavor and nutrients!

Just reaching their season:
Asparagus
Artichokes
Strawberries
Lemons

Almost done with their season:
Broccoli
Sweet Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts

Still Going:
Green Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Cauliflower
Celery
Carrots
Cabbage

I didn't realize that avocados are an year round food here in Northern California. Score!

If you want to start planning for picking your own produce and canning check this website:
http://www.pickyourown.org/CA.htm