Brandi loves the Washington Green Grocer

Juggling two jobs makes hitting the farm stand, or even the grocery store, a real challenge. As a member of the BLC committee, and an advocate for all things sustainable, I was frustrated by the fact that —plain and simple—I had no time. No time for grocery shopping, for getting my rear end to the farmers’ market, or to hunt for local foods. My frustration got me thinking, and one morning during the first week of the challenge, I set out on a mission—scan the Internet for a way to buy local, buy organic, and not feel the pressure of finding a few hours in my schedule to fit this all in.

Doing this, I blindly stumbled across the Washington Green Grocer which, I must say, is the MOST UNDERRATED food delivery service in America.

The skinny:

Once a week, once every two weeks, once a month—hey, even once a year—you e-mail the green grocer (a link is provided on their home page) to schedule deliveries at your convenience. The “Sign Me Up” page asks you all the information (do you want an organic box, small or large, a mixed box, small or large, anything extra like cheese, milk or fresh pasta?) that will ensure your delivery is the best fit for your eating habits and cooking needs. All of the produce is local when in season, and organic upon request.

How it went:

FABULOUS! I’ve never been so happy with produce, or so thrilled at the convenience of having a literal farmer’s market delivered to my doorstep. The produce came—2 portabella mushrooms, a half dozen red bliss potatoes, 4 ears of corn, celery, mixed greens, 4 plum tomatoes, 4 peaches, 4 plums, 2 garlic bulbs, 2 pounds of green beans, and other stuff I’ve since eaten and forgotten—all for $28.

Can’t beat convenience and freshness, all on your doorstep when you get home from a busy day at work.