Organic Food Delivery

Columnist - Chelsea Ehrke

The adage, "time is money", has really hit home for me lately, as I plan for my upcoming wedding. I have a pretty full schedule already, so one of the things I have been looking into to take some of the load off is food delivery services. I am sure this is going to save me time shopping and give me peace of mind that I (and my helpers) are still properly nourished.

Delivery services provide healthful food to your family without requiring trips to the grocery store or farmer's market. They also add interest to your meals, offering packages with a variety of fruits and vegetables that you may not normally find at a conventional grocery store. Delivery services are surprisingly affordable, and offer an easy way to contribute to your family's health as well as to the local economy and environment.

Some of the best organic food delivery services in San Diego include:

Be Wise Ranch

Be Wise Ranch, located in Santa Fe Valley, offers year-round certified organic fruit and vegetables including tomatoes, strawberries, squash, vegetables and more. The ranch owners are leaders in the organic food industry, and have helped develop state and federal laws about organic standards. The farm is committed to growing the freshest, most natural food possible, and does not use any pesticides or fertilizers.

Be Wise Ranch's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program offers pre-packaged services to over 900 families in San Diego. Their service delivers fresh fruits and vegetables to neighborhood pickup areas on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Families choose from large shares, which feed three to four adults per week, or small shares, which feed two adults and one child.

Prices for Be Wise Ranch are very reasonable, providing produce at an average cost of 37% less than supermarket prices. Large shares cost $30 and include 10-15 types of fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, oranges, lemons, beans, squash, carrots and more. Small shares are $25 and offer slightly less options and fewer of each selected fruit and vegetable.

For complete details about Be Wise Ranch and their CSA program, visit bewiseranch.com.

Seabreeze Organic Farm

Established in 1988, Seabreeze Organic Farm takes pride in producing foods in a sustainable way, contributing to the community by offering fair wages and providing a healthy alternative to mass-produced food. The farm avoids all chemicals and genetic modification so consumers can rest assured knowing that their fruits, vegetables, and even flowers are all completely organic.

They provide weekly deliveries of a variety of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as fresh flower bouquets and prepared salads. They offer a diverse array of food options, including year-round lettuce, broccoli, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, garlic, avocados, bananas, apples, oranges, peaches and more.

Seabreeze Farm's CSA program delivers in-season options such as lettuce, carrots, broccoli, spinach, arugula, beets, yams, squash, eggplant, tomatoes, pears, peaches, strawberries and more. Home delivered packages range from $38 to $63 per week, and they also have the option of buying individual items online (with a minimum order of $40) and having it delivered to your home or choosing to pick it up at the farm in Carmel Valley.

Visit www.seabreeze.com for more information about Seabreeze Organic Farm. Their website also offers helpful articles and information about organic food.

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