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Julie Bove[_2_]

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> On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:27:56 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
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>>"tert in seattle" > wrote in message
>>news
>>> 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.
>
> Like all produce fresh ginger is seasonal... when you see it buy a
> bunch and freeze it.

Then it won't be fresh. I need fresh.