Margaret Suran wrote:

> Victor Sack wrote:
>
>>DaveS > wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Alba Suppen Gewürz:
>>> http://www.germandeli.com/gdcom/4000151001488.html
>>> Ingredients: Carrots, Celery, Parsnips, Leek, Onion, Tomatoes, Parsley
>>> $2.59 for .25 oz (15G).
>>
>>.25 oz is 7 g. That's a crazy price, in any case. In Germany,
>>Suppengewürz costs something like 1 EUR (about $1.13) for 100 g (3.5
>>oz).
>>
>>Victor
>
>
> In New York City it costs about $1.99 to $2.49 for a package of Soup
> Greens that contains two large carrots, one parsnip, one turnip, one
> small onion, as piece of leek, parsley and dill.
>
> I never checked, but I imagine there are about 8 oz. or more of
> vegetables in the package. I like to go to a green grocer who sells
> these vegetables by weight and pick my own variety. MS

That's scary, Margaret. You mean that practice of pre-packaging multiple
veggies is common? Sad thing.
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener