On Saturday we visited Larriland Farm to pick strawberries. It is the end of the season and there were not many left, but we did find a few without bugs. They are not organic but do practice Integrated Pest Management, which means that they rotate the crops to make sure that each bug gets a well-rounded diet.
We have yet to see an amazing farmer’s market here. Downtown Washington DC has a smaller market, but a friend has noted that it must be run by retired Beltway PhDs who moved to the suburbs and became artisans in retirement. $13 small blocks of cheese, $6 loaves of bread. They make Whole Foods and its $4.50 artichokes look reasonable.
When shopping off base there is sometimes some sticker shock because the commissaries are about 30 percent less expensive than civilian grocery stores. Unfortunately, the produce at all but the largest commissaries is often in pretty bad shape.
Going to a pick-your-own farm is a good deal and it is a fun family activity. Usually there is sampling involved and there is a lot to do before you get tired.
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What fun! That ‘tired’ pic is a classic–I can relate–that’s how I look at the end of many a work day!