On 2005-11-02, Chris > wrote:
> Stopped in at the local Asian market yesterday to buy a few ingredients for
> tonight's dinner. Couldn't believe the produce prices! Lemons and limes,
> 11 cents each. Green beans and broccoli, $.79 a pound. Strawberries (yeah,
> I know, out of season, but the kids like 'em) $1.50 for a container that is
> usually $2.50 at the supermarket. Herbs, ridiculously cheap. Etc, etc,
> etc.

Yep. Most ethnic markets are under gringo radar. I do most of my
produce shopping at a Mexican fruit stand around the corner, the
prices being half to a third of the supers. They even carry lemon
grass and fresh basil. When I do make the occasional trip over the
hill to an oriental market, I stock up on pork and spices.

nb