On Sat, 02 Sep 2017 07:08:10 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> Lemons were super cheap when I lived in NY. Not sure why. I could get a
>> giant bag, about the size of a bed pillow for around $3.
>
>I will guess that you lived in NY circa 1910. :-|

When I departed the NYC area lemons and limes cost a dollar for
fifteen, sometimes on sale 20 for a dollar. I used to shop for
produce at the Hispanic markets, there produce was always less
expensive, especially citrus. The "Compare" market was in
predominantly Hispanic areas... very ethnic stores that catered to
many ethnicities, besides foods from many Central American and South
American countries they also catered to Asian/Indian cooking. Those
types of stores are what I miss here. They have opened a lot of
stores in South Carolina:
http://www.comparesupermarkets.com/store-locator
I don't think a Compare market would make it here, the people I've met
are not into ethnic foods, they are very happy with TIAD Fast Food.