On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The lowest is
>> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
>> price might drop.
>
>Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
>and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
>Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
>2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
>
>-sw
I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
Janet US

On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:42:33 PM UTC-4, Janet B wrote:
> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
> wrote:
>
> >On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
> >
> >> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The lowest is
> >> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
> >> price might drop.
> >
> >Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
> >and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
> >Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
> >2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
> >
> >-sw
> I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
> don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
> Janet US

If memory serves, the going rate here in-season is $2.00 for six ears.
"In-season" won't happen until July, typically. We had an extremely
mild winter, so they might be able to plant early this year.

Cindy Hamilton

On 4/28/2016 5:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:42:33 PM UTC-4, Janet B wrote:
>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The lowest is
>>>> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
>>>> price might drop.
>>>
>>> Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
>>> and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
>>> Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
>>> 2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
>>>
>>> -sw
>> I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
>> don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
>> Janet US
>
> If memory serves, the going rate here in-season is $2.00 for six ears.
> "In-season" won't happen until July, typically. We had an extremely
> mild winter, so they might be able to plant early this year.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
Here's why I do like living in the southern US. 50 cents for six ears
last year at the farm stand. But that was at the end of may or early
June.

That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida. The soil isn't
warm enough yet for fresh corn.

Jill

On 2016-04-30 9:20 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 4/28/2016 5:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:42:33 PM UTC-4, Janet B wrote:
>>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The
>>>>> lowest is
>>>>> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
>>>>> price might drop.
>>>>
>>>> Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
>>>> and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
>>>> Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
>>>> 2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
>>>>
>>>> -sw
>>> I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
>>> don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
>>> Janet US
>>
>> If memory serves, the going rate here in-season is $2.00 for six ears.
>> "In-season" won't happen until July, typically. We had an extremely
>> mild winter, so they might be able to plant early this year.
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton
>>
> Here's why I do like living in the southern US. 50 cents for six ears
> last year at the farm stand. But that was at the end of may or early
> June.
>
> That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida. The soil isn't
> warm enough yet for fresh corn.
>
It's barely time to plant it here. The old advice is to plant corn when
the elm leaves are the size of a mouse's ear.

Dave Smith wrote:
>
> On 2016-04-30 9:20 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> > On 4/28/2016 5:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >> On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:42:33 PM UTC-4, Janet B wrote:
> >>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The
> >>>>> lowest is
> >>>>> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
> >>>>> price might drop.
> >>>>
> >>>> Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
> >>>> and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
> >>>> Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
> >>>> 2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
> >>>>
> >>>> -sw
> >>> I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
> >>> don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
> >>> Janet US
> >>
> >> If memory serves, the going rate here in-season is $2.00 for six ears.
> >> "In-season" won't happen until July, typically. We had an extremely
> >> mild winter, so they might be able to plant early this year.
> >>
> >> Cindy Hamilton
> >>
> > Here's why I do like living in the southern US. 50 cents for six ears
> > last year at the farm stand. But that was at the end of may or early
> > June.
> >
> > That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida. The soil isn't
> > warm enough yet for fresh corn.
> >
> It's barely time to plant it here. The old advice is to plant corn when
> the elm leaves are the size of a mouse's ear.

That's a funny one. Most serious planters and farmers around here buy
and go by the Farmer's Almanac. In my area, local corn comes in around
end of May. Local tomatoes ripen end of June and most of July. It IS
almost local strawberry season here though..mid-May or so.

On Sat, 30 Apr 2016 13:00:50 -0400, Gary > wrote:

> Dave Smith wrote:
> >
> > On 2016-04-30 9:20 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> > > On 4/28/2016 5:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > >> On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:42:33 PM UTC-4, Janet B wrote:
> > >>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
> > >>> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The
> > >>>>> lowest is
> > >>>>> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
> > >>>>> price might drop.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
> > >>>> and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
> > >>>> Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
> > >>>> 2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> -sw
> > >>> I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
> > >>> don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
> > >>> Janet US
> > >>
> > >> If memory serves, the going rate here in-season is $2.00 for six ears.
> > >> "In-season" won't happen until July, typically. We had an extremely
> > >> mild winter, so they might be able to plant early this year.
> > >>
> > >> Cindy Hamilton
> > >>
> > > Here's why I do like living in the southern US. 50 cents for six ears
> > > last year at the farm stand. But that was at the end of may or early
> > > June.
> > >
> > > That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida. The soil isn't
> > > warm enough yet for fresh corn.
> > >
> > It's barely time to plant it here. The old advice is to plant corn when
> > the elm leaves are the size of a mouse's ear.
>
> That's a funny one. Most serious planters and farmers around here buy
> and go by the Farmer's Almanac. In my area, local corn comes in around
> end of May. Local tomatoes ripen end of June and most of July. It IS
> almost local strawberry season here though..mid-May or so.

Dave's far enough North that the saying "knee high by the 4th of July"
has truth to it.

--

sf

On Sat, 30 Apr 2016 09:57:18 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2016-04-30 9:20 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 4/28/2016 5:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>> On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:42:33 PM UTC-4, Janet B wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The
>>>>>> lowest is
>>>>>> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
>>>>>> price might drop.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
>>>>> and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
>>>>> Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
>>>>> 2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
>>>>>
>>>>> -sw
>>>> I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
>>>> don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>> If memory serves, the going rate here in-season is $2.00 for six ears.
>>> "In-season" won't happen until July, typically. We had an extremely
>>> mild winter, so they might be able to plant early this year.
>>>
>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>
>> Here's why I do like living in the southern US. 50 cents for six ears
>> last year at the farm stand. But that was at the end of may or early
>> June.
>>
>> That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida. The soil isn't
>> warm enough yet for fresh corn.
>>
>It's barely time to plant it here. The old advice is to plant corn when
>the elm leaves are the size of a mouse's ear.

Here in NY local farm stand corn is a dozen ears for $3, when it was a
good crop you get a baker's dozen. Earlier corn is imported and costs
a bit more, perhaps a dozen ears for $4. I'm not big on corn so I may
buy 2 dozen ears a season. What deters me from corn on the cob is
afterwards having to spend at least ten minutes frush and flossing,
flossing and brushing. I like corn but I much prefer frozen
niblits... actually my favorite is canned creamed corn, I especially
like it in corn muffins.

On 4/30/2016 4:38 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> What deters me from corn on the cob is
> afterwards having to spend at least ten minutes frush and flossing,
> flossing and brushing. I like corn but I much prefer frozen
> niblits... actually my favorite is canned creamed corn, I especially
> like it in corn muffins.

I absolutely adore fresh grilled corn on the cob. I peel back the husk
down to the end of the ear and remove the silk. Then wrap the husk back
around it. Soak it in water before grilling. Removing the corn silk
reduces the need to "floss".

Canned creamed corn, sorry, not a fan of it. I have used canned whole
kernel corn for quick corn chowder (usually made with bacon).

Jill

On 5/1/2016 10:11 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:30:22 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 4/30/2016 4:38 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>> I like corn but I much prefer frozen
>>> niblits... actually my favorite is canned creamed corn, I especially
>>> like it in corn muffins.
>> ...
>> Canned creamed corn, sorry, not a fan of it. I have used canned whole
>> kernel corn for quick corn chowder (usually made with bacon).
>
> Creamed corn is partially digested upchuck. I'll totally pass on that
> <shiver>.
>
> -sw
>
That's pretty much what it looks like. Give me a roasted ear of corn
any time.

Jill

On 5/1/2016 8:11 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> I'll totally pass on that
> <shiver>.
>
> -sw
> "Why do you even bother posting if that's all you have to say? We've
> heard the same thing at least 2,000 times by now."
>
> -sw
>
> "OK, so it's your planet so I guess you get to define what all teens on
> Planet Bove eat. We'll need to add this to the Planet Bove Wikipedia
> entry: "Teenagers on Planet Bove only eat chicken strips, fries, and
> baby carrots".
>
> -sw
>
> "Incredible. And you STILL don't shut up."
>
> -sw
>
> I thought you were here just to talk about cooking? You've only said
> that at least 25 times, yet 95% of the flack you get is about
> off-topic subjects.
>
> -sw
>
> Way to go, Julie! You beat her down into speechlessness.
>
> -sw
>
>
> "Why do you even bother posting if that's all you have to say? We've
> heard the same thing at least 2,000 times by now."
>
> -sw
>
>
> "Incredible. And you STILL don't shut up."
>
> -sw
>
> I thought you were here just to talk about cooking? You've only said
> that at least 25 times, yet 95% of the flack you get is about
> off-topic subjects.
>
> -sw
>
> Way to go, Julie! You beat her down into speechlessness.
>
> -sw
>
> I didn't think Julie was even capable of using the phone.
>
> -sw
>
> You seem to have a problem remembering things. Maybe you should have
> written down the once you realized you liked it.
>
> -sw
>
> Wow. She catches on quick when her mind isn't clouded by irrational
> spite.
>
> -sw
>
> Congratulations! Your post has been approved by Julie.
>
> [High Five]
>
> -sw
>
> Yeah, I see tuna and cheddar on pizza every time I visit Planet Bove.
>
> -sw
>
> You can't rent this stuff at Red Box.
>
> -sw
>
> You tell him Julie!
>
> <snort>
>
> -sw
>
> That wasn't your original argument. Your argument was that you
> couldn't remember where you got them. Then when somebody tells you
> how to solve that problem, you come up with a different argument to
> explain why the proposed solution won't work.
>
> Same 'ol song and dance.
>
> -sw
>
> <snip rest unread>
>
> -sw
>
> So WTF are you basing your unfounded theories on? Angela was about 3
> years old and you had left grade school decades earlier. What would
> have been your direct experience with the New York public school
> system in the early 2000's?
>
> -sw
>
> What I'm trying to say is that Julie is full of shit again. It's
> amazing how much time Julie spends describing her miserable fantasy
> world.
>
> -sw
>
>
> Again, only in YOUR house.
>
> -sw

On 5/1/2016 9:11 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:30:22 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 4/30/2016 4:38 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>> I like corn but I much prefer frozen
>>> niblits... actually my favorite is canned creamed corn, I especially
>>> like it in corn muffins.
>> ...
>> Canned creamed corn, sorry, not a fan of it. I have used canned whole
>> kernel corn for quick corn chowder (usually made with bacon).
>
> Creamed corn is partially digested upchuck. I'll totally pass on that
> <shiver>.

Canned creamed corn is not exactly visually appealing, and the canning
process somehow changes the texture, IMHO. Personally, I avoid the
stuff no matter its application.

Just picked sweet corn-on-the-cob is [usually] so very good, and a
freshly-made batch of creamed corn can be oh-so-good, too ;-) My method
is to cut off the kernels, then use the backside of the knife to 'rake
down the cob' for the remaining milk and germ <--is that the right
word?==<<. Both are put into a pot, along with generous dollops of
butter and some heavy whipping cream for preferred denseness
(soupiness?). Add salt and other seasonings as desired. Use medium
high heat on the stove, stirring frequently for about 12-18 minutes
until heated through or desired doneness <--is that even a word?==<< is
achieved. Very simple and quite tasty =:-)

Sky

--

================================
Kitchen Rule #1 - Use the timer!
Kitchen Rule #2 - Cook's choice!
================================

On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 9:20:33 AM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
> On 4/28/2016 5:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:42:33 PM UTC-4, Janet B wrote:
> >> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The lowest is
> >>>> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
> >>>> price might drop.
> >>>
> >>> Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
> >>> and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
> >>> Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
> >>> 2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
> >>>
> >>> -sw
> >> I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
> >> don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
> >> Janet US
> >
> > If memory serves, the going rate here in-season is $2.00 for six ears.
> > "In-season" won't happen until July, typically. We had an extremely
> > mild winter, so they might be able to plant early this year.
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
> >
> Here's why I do like living in the southern US. 50 cents for six ears
> last year at the farm stand. But that was at the end of may or early
> June.

Both cost of living and wages are lower. It's probably a wash, or
people from Michigan would be flocking to South Carolina.

Cindy Hamilton

On 4/30/2016 8:37 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 9:20:33 AM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
>> On 4/28/2016 5:10 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>> On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:42:33 PM UTC-4, Janet B wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The lowest is
>>>>>> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
>>>>>> price might drop.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
>>>>> and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
>>>>> Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
>>>>> 2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
>>>>>
>>>>> -sw
>>>> I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
>>>> don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>> If memory serves, the going rate here in-season is $2.00 for six ears.
>>> "In-season" won't happen until July, typically. We had an extremely
>>> mild winter, so they might be able to plant early this year.
>>>
>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>
>> Here's why I do like living in the southern US. 50 cents for six ears
>> last year at the farm stand. But that was at the end of may or early
>> June.
>
> Both cost of living and wages are lower. It's probably a wash, or
> people from Michigan would be flocking to South Carolina.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>

Too late, they all moved to Aridzona!

On Sat, 30 Apr 2016 09:20:26 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida.

What does it say on the sign? You'll know at the very least if it was
grown in the USA.

--

sf

On 5/1/2016 1:04 AM, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Apr 2016 09:20:26 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida.
>
> What does it say on the sign? You'll know at the very least if it was
> grown in the USA.
>
I was reading the online store flyers. They usually indicate where the
produce is from. The summer squash clearly says Florida but there is no
mention about the origins of the corn.

Jill

In article >,
says...
>
> On 5/1/2016 1:04 AM, sf wrote:
> > On Sat, 30 Apr 2016 09:20:26 -0400, jmcquown >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida.
> >
> > What does it say on the sign? You'll know at the very least if it was
> > grown in the USA.
> >
> I was reading the online store flyers. They usually indicate where the
> produce is from. The summer squash clearly says Florida but there is no
> mention about the origins of the corn.

In the UK, (and EU) every product is labelled with the country of
origin where it was produced. I live on a small island off Scotland.I
can buy fresh asparagus, kiwi, bananas, citrus, salad, apples, tomatoes,
avocado, pineapple, mango etc, everyday, all year round. In UK, for
years past, international air freight means fresh fruit and veg are
always available; including produce from the Caribbean and South
America (and the rest of the world). The country of origin changes with
the seasons.

I can't understand why Julie finds shortages of fresh undamaged
produce in Bothell when California and Florida are on her US doorstep,
and Mexico the Caribbean and South America next door?

Janet UK

On 5/1/2016 10:17 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> On 5/1/2016 1:04 AM, sf wrote:
>>> On Sat, 30 Apr 2016 09:20:26 -0400, jmcquown >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida.
>>>
>>> What does it say on the sign? You'll know at the very least if it was
>>> grown in the USA.
>>>
>> I was reading the online store flyers. They usually indicate where the
>> produce is from. The summer squash clearly says Florida but there is no
>> mention about the origins of the corn.
>
> In the UK, (and EU) every product is labelled with the country of
> origin where it was produced. I live on a small island off Scotland.I
> can buy fresh asparagus, kiwi, bananas, citrus, salad, apples, tomatoes,
> avocado, pineapple, mango etc, everyday, all year round. In UK, for
> years past, international air freight means fresh fruit and veg are
> always available; including produce from the Caribbean and South
> America (and the rest of the world). The country of origin changes with
> the seasons.
>
That's pretty much the way it is here, too, Janet. The flyers didn't
mention the origin of the corn. I can buy corn (or pretty much any
fresh fruit/veggies) any time of year, it just depends on how much I am
willing to pay for it.

> I can't understand why Julie finds shortages of fresh undamaged
> produce in Bothell when California and Florida are on her US doorstep,
> and Mexico the Caribbean and South America next door?
>
> Janet UK
>
I don't understand it, either. Perhaps Bothell, WA is a self-contained
bubble that doesn't have any relation to the rest of the world as we
know it. Even when I shop at outdoor farm stands the fruit and
vegetables don't seem to be anything like what she describes. It's a
puzzle.

Jill

On 5/1/2016 10:17 AM, Janet wrote:

> I can't understand why Julie finds shortages of fresh undamaged
> produce in Bothell when California and Florida are on her US doorstep,
> and Mexico the Caribbean and South America next door?
>
> Janet UK
>

Many possible reasons. South America is days away by ship, hours by
plane, bur storms and severe weather can disrupt the normal flow of
product. Produce is seasonal, of course, and at times prime produce is
just not available if that particular item is done in one region, not
ready for harvest in the next. The righ combination of weather and crop
timing can cause a temporary shortage of high quality perrishable product.

There was even a comment about bananas. I've noticed in our stores they
seem to be taking up a lot of space and the price is low. Evidently
there is a sudden large harvest and they have to be moved out before
they rot. An entire side of one aisle was loaded with bananas, at least
four times the normal space.

Watch the prices and availability and you can tell what the climate is
in different parts of the world. Last week there was a lot of asparagus
from Mexico at a good price. Problem is, it is not nearly as good as
the local stuff that will be in the market in 6 weeks or so. Some thing
just don't ship and store al that well.

On Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 10:17:40 AM UTC-4, Janet wrote:

> In the UK, (and EU) every product is labelled with the country of
> origin where it was produced. I live on a small island off Scotland.I
> can buy fresh asparagus, kiwi, bananas, citrus, salad, apples, tomatoes,
> avocado, pineapple, mango etc, everyday, all year round. In UK, for
> years past, international air freight means fresh fruit and veg are
> always available; including produce from the Caribbean and South
> America (and the rest of the world). The country of origin changes with
> the seasons.

We have fairly complicated regulations on country-of-origin labeling.
I was actually surprised to see that produce is required to be labeled.
There doesn't appear to be any regulation on the size of the label,
it's probably in teeny-tiny letters on the sticker with the PLU code.

Complicated, because the Food and Drug Administration controls some
products while the U.S. Department of Agriculture controls other.

Recently, Congress repealed the requirement for COO labeling on
beef and pork, because the World Trade Organization had a hissy
fit at us.

> I can't understand why Julie finds shortages of fresh undamaged
> produce in Bothell when California and Florida are on her US doorstep,
> and Mexico the Caribbean and South America next door?

I don't get it, either. I live in Michigan, which isn't quite the
center of the country, but I have access to beautiful produce in
the summer, and quite nice produce in the winter. All of it at
a regular grocery store--and not a very fancy one at that.

Cindy Hamilton

On Sun, 1 May 2016 09:10:01 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On 5/1/2016 1:04 AM, sf wrote:
> > On Sat, 30 Apr 2016 09:20:26 -0400, jmcquown >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> That's why I think this advertized corn is from Florida.
> >
> > What does it say on the sign? You'll know at the very least if it was
> > grown in the USA.
> >
> I was reading the online store flyers. They usually indicate where the
> produce is from. The summer squash clearly says Florida but there is no
> mention about the origins of the corn.
>

Probably not sourced in the USA, if they aren't saying.


--

sf

On 4/27/2016 10:42 PM, Janet B wrote:
> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:34:04 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> IMHO, it's not yet the best price. It's a tad too early. The lowest is
>>> 6 ears for $2.98. In a few weeks it will likely be 10 ears and the
>>> price might drop.
>>
>> Yikes. $.50/ear is the HIGHEST price corn ever fetches around here,
>> and this would never be advertised. Sale price is 8-10 ears for $1.
>> Normal price during corn season would be 4 or 5 for $1. Those are
>> 2013-2015 prices, not 1965 Sheldon prices.
>>
>> -sw
> I've seen it close to $1 each here in season (at the supermarket) I
> don't know what the farms stands sell it for.
> Janet US
>
Last year at the farm stand on St. Helena I got 6 ears of white sweet
corn for a dollar. It wasn't this early in the year, though. I'm sure
the corn they're selling in the local grocery stores is from Florida.
An early crop.

Jill

On 4/27/2016 10:35 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> so here it's all local stuff.
>
> -sw
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