On Sun, 10 Jun 2018 16:21:23 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>I've been making tea with fresh ginger. Have been getting it at PCC for some
>time. It was the cheapest and freshest source. PCC is a local chain similar
>to Whole Foods. Had to get it via delivery because the two stores closest to
>me never had much at one time but the one that delivers used to have a lot
>of it. But now?
>
>Have been having trouble finding it. If a store has any at all, it's a small
>amount and not fresh. Also, a lot of what I'm seeing seems to come from
>Mexico. The "hands" are much larger and not quite the same shape and the
>flavor is not as strong.
>
>I spotted it at Costco but didn't need any at the time. Went back to buy
>some later. They had none. It's still listed on their computer but they
>don't know when they will get it again.
>
>Last order to PCC showed a major price increase and they placed a limit on
>how much I could buy.
>
>Is there a shortage for some reason? Or is it just a seasonal item?

They must be sending it all to Ontario. There's always a lot of really
fresh stuff here.

Doris