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Default Produce problems in your area?


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> On 12 Jul 2019 songbird wrote:
>>Julie Bove wrote:
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>>> Are things this bad in your area? Or is it just here? I've been
>>> resorting to
>>> buying frozen stuff, especially for stir fries.

>>
>> where is here?
>>
>> i've not noticed it being too horrible other than for
>>celery.

>
> The quality and price of celery varies by season, same with all
> produce. I find our local market has good to excellent produce all
> the time. Sometimes celery bunches are a bit on the small side with
> narrow stalks but it's still good for most uses. I enjoy celery raw
> but I also like it braised. I also use a lot of celery in stirfrys.
>
>> juicing is a waste of $.
>>
>> most people need more fiber that is rough not all
>>ground to bits and if you want something to drink
>>have some water.
>>
>> songbird

>
> Agreed, juicing produce is a total waste. It's smarter to braise it
> or add to soups... when I braise produce I also consume the braising
> liquid... otherwise it's like throwing the baby out with the bath
> water.


I drink it in the morning before I eat. Really helps with my digestion.