I didn't really know what to expect, so I ordered the basic produce basket plus the extra veggie option. The regular option contained apples, pears, plums, bananas, pineapple, pomegranates, broccoli, lettuce, and several types of squash, among other things. The extra option included a selection of peppers, garlic, onions, cilantro, and some tomatillos (which I have no idea how to prepare but I'm looking forward to finding out.) I'm so overwhelmed - I had not expected nearly this much food. ^_^
This morning I headed out to the meeting spot at 7:30am, and was welcomed and put right to work. Checking and sorting produce into baskets, I was amazed at the variety available to us, and it is incredibly satisfying to work and have something to show for it at the end. Volunteers got to choose from the case ends, so I got extra apples and am looking forward to making a tart in the next day or so (though I don't have cinnamon or allspice, but I'm sure I'll figure something out.)
I'm sure the selection changes every week, and of course you can't rely on getting any one thing, but it is hard to find anything to complain about. I shared some of my haul with my friends, and I'm looking forward to eating well for the next week.
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