Whether your fruit and vegetables are from the store, farmers market or your personal garden, they have a much-needed place in your kitchen. Eaten plain or in soup and dessert recipes, fruits and vegetables can fill household menus with lots of color, flavor and good nutrition. The Centers for Disease Control offers “30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Fruit and Vegetable Budget.”Here are a few of the tips: • When trying new fruits and vegetables, buy in small amounts.