Take advantage of the Market

If you live in Las Vegas, one thing is obvious, Summer is here. As much as I dread this God Awful heat, there is an upside, the produce market is going strong, fresh, local produce. With local produce going strong, the harvests become larger, the yields are better and the delivery trucks have a shorter drive and the summer sun is packing the produce full of flavor! All that is in our favor because it means better quality and a better price, so take advantage of it while it lasts. In the peak of summer, the heat may also damage a lot of crops which will hurt the market but things will improve again heading into fall before the cold weather hits. Keep an eye out for something this summer. Look at oranges and lemons as you shop. During the hot summer months, you may see these two items looking green and unripe, however there is a good chance this isn't the case. Citrus will go through a "Re-Greening" phase to protect themselves from the heat, so this means they will ripen to their natural color and then turn green again in order to protect their skin from the heat. Its like an umbrella. So don't be afraid to try them because what's on the inside could very well be the best you've had all season long.

Grocery stores are starting to increase their stock on organic items, from produce to dry goods. The more we as consumers demand it, the larger their inventory will become and the better the prices will be. Be sure to ask employees where the Organic items are, even if you know already. The more the employees hear about consumers talking Organic, the louder the message to the "bosses" will be and they might show you something new along the way.