I can soooo relate to buying too many perishables... and throwing them out after finding them slimey at the bottom of my crisper. I like fresh veggies best... but frozen are a close second. I'm now buying frozen broccoli, brussel sprouts and green beans. I like having them in my freezer in plastic bags. I can take out a few and nuke them as a side dish with butter. Quick, easy and handy! I buy the generic ones... and find that, although they might be a bit less plump, they're just as tastey!