Absolute Organics - additional note

A quick follow up to the rave review of Absolute Organics. Being the neurotic cheapskate that I am, I did some pretty detailed price comparisons before we signed up with Vonda. Many of the products are less expensive than the same products offered at Harris Teeter, especially grocery items like coffee and honey. For example, Larry's Beans (organic coffee) is about $1.50 cheaper through Vonda. However, the bottom line is an average 7% premium over the same basket of products at HT, or about $2.50 extra per box (3 week comparison in 2006). I think that's a good price to pay for (1) doorstep delivery, (2) a level of forced variety that helps our menu stay diverse, and (3) great recipes for the items in the box that week, e.g., carnival squash.