Lynn from Fargo wrote:
> On Sep 11, 6:21 am, Goomba > wrote:
>> I'm so annoyed. The Kroger near me keeps foisting off celery with all
>> the leaves cut off. Not just the trimmed "celery hearts" but the regular
>> celery stalks too. I asked the produce man (not the manager) what
>> happened and he replied that they cut them off cause "no one wants to
>> pay for the leaves" or something along that line and some comment
>> implying they're useless. What?! I tried to explain to him that
>> they're very important, very flavorful and almost a must for my stock.
>>
>> Is this a new trend? I need to make it a point to speak to the manager
>> about this.
> =========================================
> I have never in my life had to buy celery by the pound. Here it ranges
> from as low as 89 cents to $1.99 a bunch/head/unit whatever.
>
> Lynn in Fargo
> Usually the leaves and top bits
> are the most important!

I think I inadvertantly misled when I paraphrased his reply. He said
something like no one wants to buy them or uses them.... ? I forget the
exact reply but it was totally incorrect as far as I am concerned.
Just gimme back my damn leaves, please!! LOL