The major reason why I finally decided to go for it was that they were offering a 40% discount during the holidays. I knew I would kick myself later for not taking advantage of such a great deal! As you can see from the picture, I ordered the local box (which included butternut squash, carrots, green onion, tangerines, apples, beets, green bell peppers, lettuce, and parsley that week), the chocolate lover's box, and a couple of bottles of wine.
When I opened that bright green container I was greeted by the lovely sight of colorful produce and delicious chocolate and wine nestled in shredded newspaper. I appreciated that Greenling includes a couple of recipes that incorporate the produce in the box, which is helpful if you've never cooked with a particular vegetable before. It makes the process of experimenting with new foods a little less daunting and more approachable. If you've signed up for the Greenling newsletter, you'll also have access to other recipes as well as the contents of the local box every week.
As much as I love what they have to offer, I likely won't order from Greenling again. It is a bit expensive for me and I think I'd much rather enjoy the experience of going to one of the many farmer's markets here in Austin. It's definitely a convenient service for those who have the money and want to support locally grown food and don't necessarily have the time to make it to the farmer's markets.
