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Shop and Save - Radishes

❁ Choose radishes that are smooth, firm and brightly colored. The green leafy tops, if still attached, should be a deep green color.

❁ Avoid radishes that have cracks or cuts.

❁ Red and white radishes are sold in stores year-round, but generally cost less in the spring.

Savannah Wed, 03/24/2021 - 23:29
Mar 16
2021
  By Savannah

Shop and Save - Cauliflower

❁ Choose a head of cauliflower with even color and tightly packed florets.

❁ Avoid heads with brown or wet spots and wilted or yellowing leaves.

❁ Fresh cauliflower is available year-round but may cost less when in season locally. In Oregon, this is usually May through December.

Mar 15
2021
  By Savannah

Shop and Save - Potatoes

❁ Choose clean, smooth, firm potatoes with no cuts, bruises, sprouts or green skin.

❁ Potatoes are available year round. For best quality, buy the amount you can use within a few weeks.

❁ Potatoes are also available frozen, canned and dehydrated.

Mar 06
2020
  By Anonymous (not verified)

Shop and Save - Oats

Tips on how to save money on oats:

Compare package sizes for the lowest cost per ounce.
Bulk oats may cost less than packaged oats.
Oats should smell faintly sweet or have no smell. Avoid oats that have an unpleasant or musty smell.

Mar 06
2020
  By Anonymous (not verified)

Leafy Greens - Shop and Save

❁ Choose greens that look crisp. Avoid wilted or yellowing leaves and browned stalks.

❁ Greens may be fresher and cost less when they are in season. Most are available spring through summer or fall. Kale, mustard greens and collard greens are available during the winter months.

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