"Cheryl" > wrote in message
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> On 1/31/2013 5:22 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>
>> On 1/31/2013 5:09 PM, pavane wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "James Silverton" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> There has been a trend away from open racks of vegetables in the
>>>> Giant and other US supermarkets. Doubtless, it is convenient for the
>>>> stores and may reduce spoilage and increase profits. However, as a
>>>> senior whose appetite has diminished and who, to his regret now lives
>>>> alone, it has become apparent to me that sealed packaging constitutes
>>>> a hidden price increase. The packages, especially bean sprouts and
>>>> snow peas that do not freeze well, generally contain enough for a
>>>> meal for a family of four and thus, for me, the excess is often
>>>> wasted since I am disinclined to eat the same thing on successive days.
>>>
>>> The Publix markets prominently display signage stating that
>>> they will break down any packaged product. Have you enquired?
>>>
>>> pavane
>
>> Don't have a Publix that I know of but I'll certainly bring it to the
>> attention of Giant. Thanks!
>>
> There was one time only that I've seen 1/2 heads of iceberg lettuce
> wrapped for sale, and I wish I'd see it more. Sometimes I can go through
> a whole head before it goes bad, but not often enough. I know it's a
> small amount of money but I'd rather I could go without throwing any away.
> So, I hear ya.

Very rare that I can use a whole head. And if I buy the bag of shreds, it
often turns brown before I have used it and it's not even expired. Or if I
open it, it goes brown right away.

I tried growing my own lettuce but it just grows hog wild. Seemed every
year that I grew it, so did everyone else I knew and they were trying to
give me more!

I do miss the salad bars. I do know of three in various stores and one not
so good one. The good ones are quite expensive so don't bother to use them
unless I just want a little bit like for a meatloaf or a small pot of soup.
Or if I'm really feeling flush.