Fresh Produce Delivery or Pickup

In this modern world, we now can have off-season fruits and vegetables whenever we want. However, if you want to go a little old-school, you might end up with fresher meals. You might also save money, depending on the fruit or vegetable.

If the produce you want is out of season where you live, your grocery store has to get it from somewhere farther away. Though food-shipping techniques have improved, you'll still find some of the freshest produce if you shop according to your region's growing seasons. Obviously, if you're looking for kiwi and it doesn't grow within a 1,000mi radius of where you live, you'll have to buy imported. But if you can, buy in-season fruits and vegetables.

When you shop for fresh produce, you should focus on buying the produce you need for this week's meals. Buying produce for lunches or dinners that you'll make the week after you shop can leave you with fruits and vegetables that aren't as flavorful or fresh when it's time to cook. In addition to saving money, you'll also cut down on waste.

If you're not in the habit of going to the grocery store one or more times per week, Instacart is good to have on your side. Let Instacart shoppers grab what you need to create your recipes for delivery or pickup so you can save the time it would take to go through the store.