topic Re: Grapefruit in Kitchen

Grapefruit

Renata22 — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:38:14 GMT

I have been having a hard time finding grapefruit. Usually, it's everywhere. I can't even find the sections in the jar. When I do find the fresh grapefruit, it is nearly $2 a piece. Has anyone noticed this in your area? Thanks and have a great day!

Re: Grapefruit

KingstonsMom — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:49:00 GMT

I've been enjoying a lot of ruby red grapefruit lately, but I'm close to FL. where mine comes from.

A lot of the growers in FL also sell online and ship very reasonably, you could maybe google that.

Re: Grapefruit

Renata22 — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:00:01 GMT

@KingstonsMom Thank you. I hadn't thought of that. It would probably be quite expensive to ship, but I will check it out. Really hoping some will come in around here. I'm in La.

Re: Grapefruit

KingstonsMom — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:20:58 GMT

@Renata22

I have family members who order fruits from growers in FL to ship and according to them it's pretty reasonable with shipping, although I realize 'reasonable' is a relative term, LOL!

Good luck in your grapefruit search!

Re: Grapefruit

silkyk — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:26:47 GMT

I've been buying these and love having them in the fridge when I get a grapefruit craving. I stock up.

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AuntG — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:45:10 GMT

@silkyk That's something I need to look for. I bet it stays very fresh packed that way.

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feline groovy — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:27:01 GMT

You could get home delivery of your groceries - whether fresh, frozen, or jarred/canned.

Check your local supermarket, Walmart, Amazon, and other options.

BTW, Amazon has this in stock:

Re: Grapefruit

On It — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:18:24 GMT

@Renata22 Del Monte has two products that I think are as close to fresh as canned can get. They have Red Grapefruit that is just grapefruit, but my favorite is Citrus Salad which has two kinds of grapefruit as well as oranges. At one time I would open a can of Citrus Salad and eat the whole thing at once and then drink the juice. These might be a good choice to keep in your pantry for when things are scarce.

I can no longer eat citrus because of my acid reflux, but I would buy it today if my stomach would cooperate. It looks like you are getting some good suggestions on this thread.

Re: Grapefruit

Kachina624 — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:47:03 GMT

Winter is the season for citrus. What little you see now is probably imported from the Southern Hemisphere. It's expensive because it's out of season.

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decaf — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:36:46 GMT

@Kachina624 You're correct, like oranges it's grown in Florida in the winter, it's out of season.

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Sooner — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:54:53 GMT

The problem with so much of the packaged citrus is that it has artificial sweeteners in it--and I can't have those.

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patbz — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:57:54 GMT

I haven't had a grapefruit in any form in over 20 years as it is a "no no" if you are on a statin medication.

Re: Grapefruit

Renata22 — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:16:33 GMT

I would be happy to find any of the choices posted here. I haven't seen a grapefruit in any form in the stores for so long. Sam's usually has big bags practically all the time for a very good price. I realize they are out of season, but I can usually find them anyway. I will check amazon. Thanks everyone.

Re: Grapefruit

Mistreatedbycs — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:58:53 GMT

I always see Grapefruit around the Christmas Holidays along with big oranges.

Years ago when my mom filled our St. Nick's stocking, you would see a grapefruit, orange, and other in season fruit.

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Zhills — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:38:20 GMT

As a single mom of 3, I thank God for those BIG apples and oranges to help fill stockings!

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tobes — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:48:58 GMT

@Renata22 Multi million dollar grapfruit and lemons as well in my crocery store. A bod of Ritz crackers was market at $5.

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webbgarner1 — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:12:52 GMT

@silkyk I love these, got 4 in my fridge right now.

Re: Grapefruit

ECBG — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:45:52 GMT

https://www.livestrong.com/article/391612-how-to-eat-grapefruit-with-high-blood-pressure/

@Renata22

You might want to read this on BP and graperfruit. I like grapefruit but gave it up.

Remember, blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because often we don't feel the effects.