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Hank Rogers[_2_]

Bruce wrote:
> On Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:05:01 -0500, wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 04 Feb 2019 U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>
>>> plain old regular cabbage was $1.49/pound today at Albertsons. The
>>> last that I saw was 49 cents per pound.
>>> Green onions are $1.69 per bunch. Bell peppers are $1.49 each.
>>> I don't know what to blame this on. These were all U.S. grown
>>> produce.
>>
>> Depends where you live. In cold winter areas cabbage can be pricy in
>> February, best prices are in fall. If you like cabbage grow your own,
>> harvest in fall and it can be stored in a cool place for 3-4 months...
>> or buy when inexpensive, cook and freeze. This week nappa cabbage is
>> on sale here at $1.49/lb. that's a dollar less than usual so I will
>> buy a couple for Oriental dishes. Bok Choy is also on sale the same
>> price.
>> I grow cabbage but it never lasts until February unless I turn it into
>> cabbage soup and freeze.
>> I guess I can make kraut but that stinks, literally.
>
> But it is a German word and you always like German words.
>

Popeye ain't smelling the kraut ... it's his upper lip.