In article >, "jmcquown"
> wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > I bought about 4 tbsp for 39 cents at my food co-op this afternoon.
> > :-P
>
> That's a great price for arrowroot, although as you've been told it
> can be had for less. I applaud you supporting the local food co-op.

Sure. I've been a member for 25 years -- since its beginning here.

> But I can't quite figure out, why not simply use cornstarch as a
> thickener? It adds no discernible taste to a gravy or sauce, thickens
> just as well and you don't have to search for it as a bargain because
> it's already cheap.

False assumption; I wasn't searching for it as a bargain.

>There must be a reason you were looking for arrowroot.

> Jill

Definitely. Some people find thrills and in illicit drugs -- I'm going
for a new thickener.
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-Barb
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