I think the Bay Area is a bit of an outlier in that its close to the Central Valley where a lot of America&#x27;s produce originates. I used to shop at a place called India Cash and Carry when I lived near Mt. View--also unusually good&#x2F;cheap produce compared with other states. If you&#x27;ve been in California for a long time, you might not realize that your experience is better than a lot of other places.