Frugal Family: Deals of the Week

July is National Fresh Produce Month, and in Fountain Valley much of our local fresh produce is at the peak of delicious ripeness. Here is a list of some of the best local deals on fresh, luscious fruits and vegetables:

1. Plowboy’s Market always has a beautiful selection of fresh produce. This week it is featuring sweet white peaches for 98 cents a pound, California honeydew for 49 cents a pound, and fresh romaine lettuce for 89 cents a bunch.
2. 99Ranch Market specializes in Asian foods, and this weekend will be sampling Zespri Golden Kiwi’s. It also has fresh lychees at $2.49 a pound, jackfruit for 82 cents a pound, and green onions at 10 bunches for $1.
3. Bruce’s Produce got its start in avocados, and has them on sale for 89 cents each. It also has beefsteak tomatoes for 49 cents a pound, and crisp plums at three pounds for $1.
4. Fresh and Easy has produce on sale this week; 18 ounces of blueberries is $2.99, Brittany gold apples are 98 cents a pound, and mini seedless watermelon are $1.99 each.
5. Smith Farms produce comes straight from local farms to its farm store on Ellis. Merchandise changes daily, but this week it has limes at five for $1, and green beans for $2 a pound.