On 30/03/2012 11:23 AM, George M. Middius wrote:
> Dave Smith wrote:
>
>>> jar of candied (aka crystallized) ginger at the grocery store is
>>> outrageously expensive.
>
>> True that. It is ridiculously expensive....prohibitively. Even at the
>> Bulk Barn it sells for $16.95/lb.
>
> Alternatively, you can purchase it online for half that.
>
>
Plus shipping, and that can get expensive. I can get decent ginger root
for about a buck a pound. It's not that much work to peel, slice and
boil. Normally, I would not even think of buying itnow that I know how
to make it... but... this morning I was in the grocery store and
happened to see some in the bulk section for $1.99 per 100 grams.... so
about $9 per pound. I bought a small amount just to try it. It tastes
just like the stuff I make myself a little more than a dollar a pound.