Two years ago (Sep, 09) I took an insane leap of faith and went completely off supermarkets. I was on a quest to find the healthiest food available and farmers markets were increasingly fitting the bill. My supermarket at the time, Whole Foods, was considered to offer superior food but was mostly overcharging me for inferior food.

The food at the farmers market was cheaper and tasted better, but I was only buying select items. It wasn’t accounting for my main meals everyday. So I cut the cord and said goodbye to processed, packaged foods, and refrigerated produce.

I figured I would last a week and run starving back to Whole Foods.

The world I encountered was so different from what I expected. Peaches that were so filling I could skip a meal. Desserts that I couldn’t over-eat and had to save for later. Items called “seconds” that cost pennies to the dollar only because they needed to be eaten right away.

I was hooked. My worries quickly faded away and the weeks turned into months. Now, here I am years later and still enthralled. The food varies each week but is always filling and tasty.

Below is a photo-sample of this weeks purchases. Enjoy!

And, if you are thinking of trying out farmers markets, or even getting off supermarkets, I give you a virtual high-five. It will be the best decision you ever make.

Jalapeños, super hot. They use to be green, but turn red as they dry. When dry they flake and can be used for spicing it up.

Staggered avocado bag. Each one ripens at a different time in the week.

Country White and Cheese.

Watermelon is almost gone and super cheap ($3)

Bean sprouts.

Easy to cook (3 mins) and doesn't need sauce, just a few cut-up vegetables, cheese.

Concord grapes.

3 for $10

BBQ the corn. Dip the broccoli in the hummus.

Perfect for quesadillas and pasta

For meatball sandwiches.

The honey is for making ice cream.

The old-school italian farmer said three of these (dried Jujubes) every morning keeps you regular.