On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:04:36 -0400, George >
wrote:

>blake murphy wrote:
>> On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 20:43:05 -0400, "cybercat" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> "George" > wrote
>>>
>>>> Noodles are inexpensive in real Asian markets. Also lots of different
>>>> types to pick from including fresh ones which are great for some dishes. I
>>>> am guessing this is the "Asian" section of some big box?
>>> Is this how you characterize mainstream grocery chains? If so, then the
>>> answer
>>> is "yes." There is generally no Asian section, more like a noodle section.
>>> I've
>>> priced them at the local chains, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Food Lion, Fresh
>>> Market, Lowes, and Whole Foods. The price tends to be $3 or more
>>> for a packet, and to make a batch the size I want, I need two packets.
>>> Angel hair/spaghetti is at the most 2 bucks a box or bag and has twice
>>> as much in it.
>>>
>>> We have lots of Asian groceries, I am just not in the habit of shopping
>>> at them. Time to shake it up a bit and go on an excursion. Will report back.
>>>
>>
>> asian markets are fun - just be prepared to be baffled at times. make
>> sure to check the produce section if they have one, often they have
>> great prices.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
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>I have gotten to know Asian food ingredients pretty well but I find that
>they are most helpful when you are trying to figure something out. The
>only barrier is when you ask someone who might not have good English
>speaking skills.

and at this point, there are usually less-baffled occidental customers
who can help you if there's a language problem with the staff.

your pal,
blake
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