Tutontow Posted April 8, 2014 #51 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I just left a local grocery store in Tampa. They had plenty of limes at 2 for 80 cents. I never really check the price as my wife does most of the shopping but I will say at 40 cents a lime if it raised the price of my Sapphire and tonic 10 cents I don't think it would break me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted April 8, 2014 #52 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I just left a local grocery store in Tampa. They had plenty of limes at 2 for 80 cents. I never really check the price as my wife does most of the shopping but I will say at 40 cents a lime if it raised the price of my Sapphire and tonic 10 cents I don't think it would break me. 2 for 80 cents? Wow. I was just in my local Publix here in southeastern Florida, and limes are 79 cents EACH. Last week, Publix had them for 89 cents EACH! I guess it depends on where you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityJane Posted April 8, 2014 #53 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Limes are at most 3 for a buck here and I frequently get them for under .25 each. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutontow Posted April 8, 2014 #54 Share Posted April 8, 2014 2 for 80 cents? Wow. I was just in my local Publix here in southeastern Florida, and limes are 79 cents EACH. Last week, Publix had them for 89 cents EACH! I guess it depends on where you are. I used to do a lot of contract work for Publix and IMHO they are the best but also the most expensive big grocery store. Case in point Costco onions 79 cents a pound. The same onion at Publix $1.80 a pound. Now in all fairness I could open up an onion ring stand at the fair with the 10 pound bag I bought :>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmarie424 Posted April 9, 2014 #55 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Limes are at most 3 for a buck here and I frequently get them for under .25 each. Sent from my iPhone using Forums This week? We're usually at 2 or 3/$1, price is going up to 99 cents tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityJane Posted April 9, 2014 #56 Share Posted April 9, 2014 This week? We're usually at 2 or 3/$1, price is going up to 99 cents tomorrow. You know, I'm not sure. I usually buy them once a week/fortnight and didn't get any last week. I'm going shopping tomorrow so I will check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAMOM4 Posted April 9, 2014 #57 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Well, there is a shortage. That's why the prices have skyrocketed. And then there's the decision for a business to pay the outrageous prices to keep the product in stock. If they are eating the cost, they may be frugal in putting them in the drink, or just forgo it altogether. Maybe the truth about Corona will finally come out, that the only original purpose of the lime was to keep flies off the rim of the bottle, and never meant to make beer a lime flavor. Is that really why they started putting limes on the Corona bottle? I always wondered......I drink Bud Light so I didn't know....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdcatc12 Posted April 9, 2014 #58 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Limes are at most 3 for a buck here and I frequently get them for under .25 each. Sent from my iPhone using Forums And that would be where?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityJane Posted April 9, 2014 #59 Share Posted April 9, 2014 And that would be where?????? In the tropical land of Idaho :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 9, 2014 #60 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Is that really why they started putting limes on the Corona bottle? I always wondered......I drink Bud Light so I didn't know....... I had heard it was because Corona had such a bitter after taste. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Miss Flite Posted April 9, 2014 #61 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Well Mr Flite always enjoys a cucumber slice in his G&T when he is at home. And you can be darn sure he won't recieve one of those on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostdart1 Posted April 9, 2014 #62 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I guess I will be smuggling limes on board my next cruise in my pocket... "Those are not limes, I am just happy to see you" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Miss Flite Posted April 11, 2014 #63 Share Posted April 11, 2014 oooo, saucy! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassman352 Posted April 11, 2014 #64 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Gin and tonic with a slice of Lemon, please. YUKKK!!!!!!!:eek: Send it my way! I'll take it!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted April 11, 2014 #65 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Well Mr Flite always enjoys a cucumber slice in his G&T when he is at home. And you can be darn sure he won't recieve one of those on board! He can get a slice at the salad bar ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisp414 Posted April 11, 2014 #66 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I used to do a lot of contract work for Publix and IMHO they are the best but also the most expensive big grocery store. Case in point Costco onions 79 cents a pound. The same onion at Publix $1.80 a pound. Now in all fairness I could open up an onion ring stand at the fair with the 10 pound bag I bought :>) As a former Massachusetts resident now living in central Florida I agree with you re: Publix being VERY expensive - also, not the best quality on produce and meats - that's just my opinion. Can't believe I'd say that one of the things I would miss about "home" would be the grocery stores. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisp414 Posted April 11, 2014 #67 Share Posted April 11, 2014 True, true and more truth!!!.... HOWEVER>>>>> if you are "worried" about the condition of the lime/ fruit in your drink (just put more alcohol in it) ......and not worried about the ice, food, or dishes on a cruise....then I might suggest that you aren't "worrying" enough. I'm a chef by trade.....I could tell you stories....and you may never eat anywhere again. *EVER* lol I agree with everything you are saying - DON'T TELL ME- I don't want to know what goes on behind closed doors - ewwwww. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted April 11, 2014 #68 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Went to Rubio's for fish tacos last week and they did not have any limes at all. That taco just wasn't the same. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double lime Posted April 11, 2014 #69 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I agree with everything you are saying - DON'T TELL ME- I don't want to know what goes on behind closed doors - ewwwww. LOL!! no worries! I've worked in very upscale (resort type) places and also....local "good eats" places. Even with the best practices in place....people are touching your food and some items may not be as "washed" as you would at home. I happen to love limes :D.....and SCRUB them with soap/hot water at home before using. Do I think that ALL places do this? :rolleyes: hahhahaaa! Um, no.:p Like, I mentioned earlier....the human body is supremely equipped to deal the majority of these "less than best" practices. Else, we would all be extinct by now. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel1733 Posted April 11, 2014 #70 Share Posted April 11, 2014 MY SIL works for a food distribution company and here in the midwest the price for a case of limes has risen from $25 to $140. I can understand not using limes at these prices, but making a Mojito without limes is crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship's Wake Posted April 11, 2014 #71 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Well, there is a shortage. That's why the prices have skyrocketed. And then there's the decision for a business to pay the outrageous prices to keep the product in stock. If they are eating the cost, they may be frugal in putting them in the drink, or just forgo it altogether. Maybe the truth about Corona will finally come out, that the only original purpose of the lime was to keep flies off the rim of the bottle, and never meant to make beer a lime flavor. Is that really why they started putting limes on the Corona bottle? I always wondered......I drink Bud Light so I didn't know....... There are a few theories about this - who knows what the real reason is. One I read about from a book on how companies brand products indicated that a bartender in California started putting limes in Corona bottles and the practice took off from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyOh Posted April 11, 2014 #72 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Paid $1 for a lime at Krogers in Cincinnati the other day.:eek: Nice size and nice quality, can't drink a G&T without a lime! Lemons just don't cut it. Guess I'll bring a couple with me in June, or maybe a small bottle of lime juice.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutontow Posted April 11, 2014 #73 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Paid $1 for a lime at Krogers in Cincinnati the other day.:eek: Nice size and nice quality, can't drink a G&T without a lime! Lemons just don't cut it. Guess I'll bring a couple with me in June, or maybe a small bottle of lime juice.:p Totally agree with you. Think about it you could most likely make 15 - 20 gin and tonics with a nice size lime. Some things need to have lime in order to make it work. So Carnival needs to add 5 or 10 cents to the cost of a drink. I really don't think anyone would care. I will be ordering a bottle of Bombay from Bon Voyage and yes I will be bringing limes onboard with me. If for some reason those limes are confiscated that $80.00 bottle will be going back for a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisp414 Posted April 12, 2014 #74 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Just a reminder/heads up - if anyone will be bringing limes onboard make sure you pack them in your checked luggage - like I said before - last year I brought 3 limes in a carry on and they took them away from me and said they were not "allowed". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted April 12, 2014 #75 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I wanted to make Limones Rellenos con Coco but I don't have the right kind of limes, bummer http://sweetfernstudio.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/how-to-make-limones-rellenos-de-coco/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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