Me: Maybe we should do a CSA share this year. [Where you pay money up front to have produce once a week from a local farm.]
SH: Maybe.
Me: Wait. Wow. That's expensive. It's $420 for a half share.
SH: What's that?
Me: Thirteen boxes, one every other week for the season.
SH: We could feel superior.
Me: Yes, but I am looking at a sample box. Last summer, in one box, they had
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 1.5 lb. rhubarb
- 1.25 lb. spinach
- red leaf lettuce
- arugula
- radishes
- button mushrooms
- green garlic
SH: This doesn't sound like the sort of decision you make using objective decision criteria.
Me: What? I always use objective decision criteria!
SH: That's what I mean. It doesn't make financial sense to do this. So the reason to do it is to feel good about ourselves.
2 comments:
That's an expensive CSA! We got a box every week for 22 weeks for $330, or $15/week. And they've got a sliding scale income-based fee structure where we were at the most expensive share. It turned out to be a terrific deal, comparable to area grocery stores (though organic, better-quality produce) and much cheaper than the farmer's market.
Joy, I thought it was expensive, too. I'll keep looking.
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