Fresh Cuts Market in Bridgewater opened their doors just about three weeks ago and I can already see this will become a regular stop in my week. There was a lot of excitement to see what this new Market was going to look like, what they would sell, and of course, what would the prices be like? I think it’s fair to say, it does not disappoint and has given us another shopping destination here in Lunenburg County.

The first thing I noted when I pulled in on their opening day, were their parking spaces. Nice, double-lined spots provide plenty of room and space in their parking area. Attention to details like that mean a lot. Entering the store for the first time I immediately noticed the clean, bright space. With it’s a minimal design and layout, this really makes their meat and produce stand out.

The next thing that is hard to miss at Fresh Cuts Market is their friendly staff. Good customer service is not a given anymore. So much so, that I really notice when I do receive good, friendly service. Fresh Cuts lists “friendly” in their slogan, has obviously put an emphasis on it and it shows!

Now…should we talk prices? Here in Lunenburg County we have a lot of people, especially seniors, who will drive to 3 different stores to get the best price each week. I think for a lot of them Fresh Cuts Market may now become their first stop. Each week so far, Fresh Cuts has advertised a few fantastic weekly specials on their Facebook page. This week they have red seedless grapes on for $0.99/lb, green peppers for $0.87/lb, boneless pork chops or roast for $1.87/lb and lean ground beef for $2.97.

Besides the meat and produce Fresh Cuts Market also sells some frozen items, has a dairy cooler with eggs, milk and butter and they also carry bread, buns, etc. You would have no problem coming up with a weekly meal plan after shopping there…which is what I did. 🙂

Here’s what we’re having this week:

Pork Sirloin Roast with Mashed Potatoes and Carrots

Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Rice and Peas

Roast Chicken, Baked Potato and Caesar Salad

Sweet Potato Soup with Lentils

Here’s what I bought:

Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast- $3.06
Lean Ground Beef- $6.06
Fresh Grade A whole Chicken- $11.57
2 lbs onions- $0.97
2 lbs carrots- $1.27
3 pack Romaine Hearts- $2.97
2 sweet potatoes- $2.02 ($0.97/lb)

Total Spent: $27.92

Here’s what I had:

beef broth- Pork Roast
baslsamic vinegar- Pork Roast
soy sauce- Pork Roast
garlic- Pork Roast
honey- Pork Roast
bread crumbs- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
brown sugar- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
flour- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
vinegar- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
ketchup- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
salt and pepper- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
rice
frozen peas
Parmesan cheese- Caesar salad
croutons- Caesar salad
Caesar salad dressing- Caesar salad
2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger- Sweet Potato Soup
3 cloves of minced garlic- Sweet Potato Soup
2 tsp ground cumin- Sweet Potato Soup
1 tsp ground coriander- Sweet Potato Soup
1 tsp turmeric- Sweet Potato Soup
1 tsp paprika- Sweet Potato Soup
1 tsp cinnamon- Sweet Potato Soup
6+ cups vegetable broth- Sweet Potato Soup
1- 28oz can diced tomatoes- Sweet Potato Soup
1- 19oz can of lentils, drained and rinsed- Sweet Potato Soup
Potatoes

Most of what I already had are basic pantry staples. Spices, potatoes, rice, broth, canned tomatoes, lentils, etc are things I try to keep on hand. Keeping a well stocked pantry gives you the ability to then stop in quickly to Fresh Cuts Market and have your meal plan for the week.

With what I bought and what I had on hand…estimated at $10.00…this week’s meal plan cost me $37.92. OK…I’m an experienced meal planner…and I am impressed by this. 😉

I wanted to also mention what else I bought at Fresh Cuts that is not part of my meal plan:

2 green peppers- $0.54
Red seedless grapes- $3.14
Carvers Choice bacon- $1.99
Banana’s- $1.99 ($0.67/lb)

In total I spent $35.56 and came out with an impressive amount of fresh food. Some of their prices are incredible! I love a little market like this one and in a town like ours it’s nice to have an alternative to the big box stores. I’ve been there three times so far and have had a great experience each time. With a meal plan, they make it even more possible for you to eat real food, on a budget. If you like fair prices and fast and friendly service, you have to check Fresh Cuts Market out!