G'won . The $ price of one tomato and maybe -ssshhh ..the price of a cucumber
Jan 17th 2023, 2:22 pm
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Re: G'won . The $ price of one tomato and maybe -ssshhh ..the price of a cucumbe
Just to note that we are staying for a couple of nights in an annexe to a lovely house which looks much like our Kiwi dream.
Near Linkwater.
Woke up this morning to find a selection of fresh home grown tomatoes on the outside table.
So free - if you ignore the rent we are paying.
Close to Picton but Queen Charlotte Drive is in a really bad state so the area has similar problems to the Coromandel with roads being wiped out by slips
Near Linkwater.
Woke up this morning to find a selection of fresh home grown tomatoes on the outside table.
So free - if you ignore the rent we are paying.
Close to Picton but Queen Charlotte Drive is in a really bad state so the area has similar problems to the Coromandel with roads being wiped out by slips
Jan 17th 2023, 9:17 pm
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Jan 18th 2023, 7:44 am
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Re: G'won . The $ price of one tomato and maybe -ssshhh ..the price of a cucumbe
Has anyone noticed the trend for massive upselling of tomatoes and other veggie entrees and side dishes of late; no wonder hospo trade is struggling, who the heck is willing to pay $25 or more for a portion of veggies. I am seeing menus with entrees or side dishes of 'Heirloom' Tomato Salads, Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower Steaks going for as much as $27 a pop.
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Jan 21st 2023, 3:36 am
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Has anyone noticed the trend for massive upselling of tomatoes and other veggie entrees and side dishes of late; no wonder hospo trade is struggling, who the heck is willing to pay $25 or more for a portion of veggies. I am seeing menus with entrees or side dishes of 'Heirloom' Tomato Salads, Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower Steaks going for as much as $27 a pop.
Ums.
Do I need to have on-site tomato plant security .
Am I missing out on making gazillions.
Jan 22nd 2023, 2:33 am
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Before long we'll all need security locks on the fridge and pantry to keep the eggs, cheese and veggies away from opportunistic thieves. 
Yesterday's laugh out loud moment was: Miso-roasted Egg Plant for $33.50 - not so long back you would at least have got you a decent steak dinner for $33 bucks.
Yesterday's laugh out loud moment was: Miso-roasted Egg Plant for $33.50 - not so long back you would at least have got you a decent steak dinner for $33 bucks.
Jan 22nd 2023, 6:45 am
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Jan 23rd 2023, 5:08 am
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Jan 26th 2023, 7:22 am
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Jan 27th 2023, 12:34 am
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Jan 29th 2023, 9:40 am
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