Ripe ME is a new local company that offers local and organic fruits and vegetables. There is not a big offering of this in Dubai so most of the produce comes from other countries thousands of miles away. Today was the first day of Ripe ME's Farmers Market. At the market, you could purchase a box of mixed vegetables. This week's small box has cucumbers, potatoes, limes, tomatoes, mushrooms and green peppers. It seems like a lot of vegetables for 80 AED (about $20 US). You also get a recipe included with your box using at least one of the vegetables provided. The down side to this type of Farmer's Market is that you don't get to choose what comes in your box (so you are definitely buying what is in season) but it is a great way to try new things! According the company, the vegetables boxes are available from September through November. As the weather cools off from November onwards the boxes will expand to fruit, different kinds of veggie boxes and kid boxes.
Since we live in a climate that is not really conducive for farming, I look forward to seeing how the vegetables and fruits change throughout the seasons.
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