Which Would You Prefer?
By Asado Argentina on Oct 9, 2007 in General Info
1 Kilo of Asparagus = 4.90 ARS ($1.55 USD)
1 Kilo of Tomatoes = 12.90 ARS ($4 USD)
The asparagus pictured above equals one kilo. The equivalent in price(4.90 ARS) for tomatoes at this time would be about 2 medium-sized ones. (I bought a large one last Friday that cost me 3 ARS) I’m participating in this week’s tomato boycott so I wasn’t able to snap a pic of freshly bought tomatoes. Trust me, you wouldn’t want to see their mugs anyway. This week’s stock screams frostbitten face of a poorly clothed climber on Mount Everest.
The asparagus arrived just in time and look absolutely flawless so Mr. Tomato, you can wait a week.
Update:
Well it looks like the boycott caused a few problems and headaches for many. 40% drop in tomato sales in some sectors has forced the market to drop the price 30%! I still think that I’ll declare this week “asparagus week” though…
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We’re seeing the same tomato situation here in Mendoza.
Interesting situation, isn’t it? Government imposed price caps, disobeyed, boycotts, etc.
Is anyone, anywhere obeying the price cap I wonder?
We’re also getting absolutely delicious asparagus, and here it’s only 3 pesos per kilo, so we remain well fed!
Ian | Oct 9, 2007 | Reply
Hi Ian,
Interesting indeed and it looks like the boycott is working. 30% drop. I’m still going to take advantage of the great looking asparagus while I can though.
Asado Arg | Oct 9, 2007 | Reply
Asado,
Yesterday I had asparagus and grilled chiles to accompany a chicken I grilled. They were fantastic!
Frank Almeida | Oct 13, 2007 | Reply
Hey Frank!
I just noticed that your comment was somehow flagged as spam. So bad that a notice wasn’t even sent and I don’t know why.
Asado Arg | Oct 15, 2007 | Reply
Hi Asado,
I am trying again just to see what happens this time. I will let you know if I see that spam message again.
Frank | Oct 24, 2007 | Reply