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Julie Bove[_2_]

"tert in seattle" > wrote in message
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> writes:
>>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?
>
> there was plenty at my Fred Meyer on Saturday

I usually go to the one in Shoreline but I haven't been there for a few
weeks. I have seen ginger there but IIRC, it was expensive and not so good
looking.