Except for fresh veggies and bread we rarely bought anything, but it was interesting to see the locals going about their weekly business.
Doctor it up for the pie with fresh veggies etc.
She needed fresh veggies anyway, so that was a place to start.
If you don't have fresh veggies, frozen ones can fill the greens gap.
When fresh veggies are not available, frozen ones are a quick, easy, and nutritious option.
Of course, fresh veggies are ideal for getting your nutrients, but some nights, I just don't have time for a supermarket produce run.
And as for the taste: We seriously couldn't stop dunking fresh veggies in it.
Your experiment could use a "control sample": something like fresh veggies in pure water (no vinegar-acid).
The fresh veggies are definely not sterilized and will have some bacteria in them, ready to go.
It was just a real treat to see fresh veggies once again.