Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Jersey Fresh and the Honor System

It is the simple things that make me happy and restore my faith in humanity.  In my area, there are many roadside stands where people put out home grown vegetables and a can or box to collect the proceeds; all on the honor system.  I love this particular stand on Victory Rd. in Howell, NJ.  It makes me smile.  Fresh eggs, honey, and home grown vegetables all available on the honor system - I love that it works!     

Posted by Jen_from_NJ at 7:01 PM
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  1. Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soulJuly 28, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    There is also a stand like this near my home...I was shocked to see it. But, yes, how refreshing it is to see a business put the trust out there...with the expectation that it will be reciprocated...

    What a cute cart. Is that a scarecrow or doll on the left?

    Carmen

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  2. AmyJuly 28, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    I would love to hit this stand on my way home tomorrow (I live in Howell) - was it easy to find from the road?

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  3. Jen_from_NJJuly 28, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Amy,

    It is right on the side of Victory Rd. - one mile off of Lakewood Farmingdale Rd. (547). There is a small sign on 547 pointing the way. Enjoy!

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  4. Jen_from_NJJuly 28, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Carmen,

    I'm not sure about the scarecrow/doll. I'll check it out closely next time I stop by. Thanks for visiting!

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  5. stacey snacksJuly 28, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    There are a few honor boxes in Lambertville, and I love it.
    Bought nice fresh stuff at some Spring Lake farm stand today. Those tomatoes have been SO good!

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  6. Ciao Chow LindaJuly 29, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    There's a stand not far from me that works this way, and I do hope that people continue to "honor" the system.

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  7. ClaudiaJuly 29, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    What a treasure? All stands here come with "people attached." It seems to be a throwback to a gentle world.

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  8. The Food HunterJuly 29, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    What a cute food cart...and I love the honor system idea.

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  9. Mary BergfeldJuly 29, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    That is a treasure. We have a few places here that sell cut flowers and occasionally berries in this way. I don't know if they've found the honor system to work as it should. I'll have to find out. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  10. black eyed susans kitchenJuly 29, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I have seen many stands like this in Vermont (where we go every summer), but not so many in Monmouth county. I just got back from the community garden (finally a non-sunny day), and have tons of produce...maybe I should put up a stand on our dead end street..lol! I am trying your zucchini recipe tonight.

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  11. BarbaraJuly 29, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    I've seen these in northern Michigan too! But I can tell you, it wouldn't last a minute where I live! Sad, isn't it?

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  12. FaithJuly 29, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    That is amazing! It's things like this that restore my faith in humanity too!

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  13. AntoniettaJuly 29, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    So cute! I love New Jersey!!

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  14. Nutmeg NannyJuly 30, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Growing up in Ohio we had these types of stands all over. I have lived in New York for quite some time and just recently saw one of these stand. All they sell are potatoes but I can say those little fresh dug beauties are fantastic!

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  15. Proud Italian CookJuly 31, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    I can't say I ever see this in Chicagoland, but it does restore my faith in humanity too!

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  16. AmyAugust 28, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Just a thank you for finding this and writing about it - this place has become a staple for us this summer. We purchase all of our eggs here and will pick up random produce on the way home from work. It is such a great little stand.

    BTW - the doll hanging there is a farmer kermit-the-frog.

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