'Tis the season to be picking...

It is apple picking season in Connecticut. We went picking for the first time on Sunday even though we have been in Connecticut for six years. Last year we found out that it is a tradition. With our desire to keep local traditions, we went to Lyman Orchards on Sunday. My wife and I knew that we need to limit our pickings to prevent the usual course of events. What usually happens is that we purchase too many apples/oranges/pears and they eventually go rotten back home when no one wants to eat them. We have fallen victim to impulse buying in the past, and are learning our lessons.

Even so, we ended up with more apples than we need. They are very good. Juicy and so fresh when compared to store bought apples. But still, we need to consume three apples a day per person so that we don't waste them. Does this mean we keep 3 doctors away, per day. (I wish it did, as I just received two medical bills that our high-deductible insurance plan doesn't cover)

How about you and your family? Do you over-purchase on impulse even when you prepare yourself for the situation and try to limit your purchase? Do you end up throwing food away afterwards?