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[susandennis]

I'm a card carrying carnivore with a side order of anything starchy. There are not a lot of plant-based things I like and even fewer that I like cooking. But the other problem is that even on a good day in the highest quality place, produce is iffy. I bought tangerines the other day. They were meh. I bought more today - same store (expensive quality produce) different kind. They are FABULOUS.

If I could know that lettuce or tangerines or cherry tomatoes would be just as good as they were last week, I'd buy more, I'd try more, I'd eat more... I never once have had to worry about the consistent quality of an oreo or shredded wheat. The oreos or shredded wheat taste exactly like the oreos and shredded wheat I bought last week, last month, last decade.

Just thought I'd mention that because I only bought two of these fucking fantastic tangerines and now I'm pissed that they are so good.

I found a nice, soft, substantial turquoise knit for the plaid. I was going to cut out the sleeves and collar but YouKnowWho was awake and looking to help me in any project. He's now disappeared. Maybe I could try giving it a go.

I changed some more passwords. I think I'm done now with all the critical sites/accounts. Hope so.

Comments

[susandennis]

It is 2020 - why hasn't somebody fixed this???

[ringsandcoffee.livejournal.com]

I bought a pack of Hostess birthday cake cupcakes today. I was grocery shopping while hungry, which is never good. Anyway, I had this flavor once before and they were meh. Today, they were very far from disappointing! Maybe it was the hunger, but I devoured them. I was thinking they used to be bigger though. Barely more than an inch tall these days.

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

We've discovered that we love Sumos, they're tangerines or oranges depending on the store. Best we've ever had. Too expensive to buy often, but yum!

[maju01.livejournal.com]

Two words - frozen peas.

(My all time favourite vegetable, and always good quality.)

[susandennis]

Oh, point well taken. Not on the peas - UGH. But, I do like frozen corn a bunch. I forgot and, you are right - consistent excellent quality.

[maju01.livejournal.com]

I have found that some other vegetables don't freeze so well, but corn does.

[beauty-forashes.livejournal.com]

I'm just the opposite, 90% plant-based, a little dairy, and meat a few times a year. But I'm glad I can grow most of my own produce now, because I remember the frustration when something in a store looked and smelled good and turned out to be poor quality.