Frugal Friday- Washin the Veggies
Let me tell you how my heart leaped when I saw my Mom and Sis using reusable shopping bags. and eco-friendly cleaners and organic cereal. and veggie wash for the non-organic produce. (hmm… let me just take in that moment again)
I am so proud my family has come around to practicing the stuff that I believe so strongly in and have been sharing with my blogging friends.
But, as we all know money is tight right now just about everywhere with gas and food prices soaring like a runaway helium balloon. Finding a balance with saving money and living healthy is an issue I wrangle with every time I shop.
So when I saw my mom using an expensive veggie wash, I of course, had to let her know how great that was, but let her also know that it is waaaay more economical to make your own. Then I thought? huh. Never shared that with my blogging buddies either.
Well, here you go:
- juice from one lemon
- 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
- 1 cup of water
Place all ingredients into a spray bottle. Shake, shake, shake. Shake your … bottle.
To use: Spray produce. (do not use on mushrooms) Rub a dub and rinse.
I know I can’t afford to use all organic veggies, but I can afford to get the pesticides off the ones that aren’t.
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6 Responses to “Frugal Friday- Washin the Veggies”
June 27th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Good tip! I usually just use soap and water….doesnt get it all, but ends up having less then when I started. I try my hardest to do all organic, or local, but as you know that prove to be difficult if you want to buy anything else at the grocery!
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June 27th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
cool!
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June 27th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Very cool - thanks for the recipe! Do you have to make fresh each time, or can it sit in the bottle next to the sink (or in the fridge) until it’s used up? Do you use it on fruit too?
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June 27th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
See, I never think about things like this…I usually just use water. I’m suprised my child isn’t deformed yet! Ha! I’m still curious on how to make laundry soap…seriously, anything to save money right now I’m all for!
June 27th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I keep mine in the fridge. Anything thing with lemon in it concerns me as to going bad. It may be fine next to the sink, but I have never tried it. Oh, and I make up a large batch and hold onto it- I am way too lazy to do it every time
July 1st, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Even though I cook a lot (hence my website devoted to recipes), I haven’t ever used a special wash for veggies. Guess you learn something new every day!
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