Yes it has been so heartwarming, so touching, the great concern the NY Times food and drink and style sections have been demonstrating for the dreadful shrinkage in budgets of the wealthy for conspicuous consumption.

Love, C. Who is so pleased she can cook, and who walks many blocks in order to be able to purchase fresh produce lots that she can afford. The same vegetables cost 3 times as much at the local supermarket than in Chinatown.