Not that bad here....a bag of "Key" limes, about 40 of them and preferable in all respects to Persian limes, had gone up to $2.50. Usual (pre-hijacking by drug cartels in Michoacan), a bag sales from $1.25>$1.75.

Rarely encountered but still good in "Parrilladas", Mexican/TexMex restaurants specializing in grilled meats, potato "sticks" briefly marinated in a mixture of red chile salsa and fresh lime juice then deep fried. I've recently seen a similar usage, tossing fried chicken wings in a Chili/lime sauce.

I've had carne asada served with a wedge of lime on the side as recently as last week - of course we're miles from the border here.

I have a key lime tree in a big pot on the deck and have been looking for some new uses. I will definitely try spritzing my fries with the juice.

If only I lived closer by, I'd gladly offer to take some off your hands!

Lime and habanero chips are awesome - so why not fries too? I'd love to try some.

My favorite thing in the world.

I used to go to the united center just to eat them. Too bad they're no longer served there.

My favorite Tostitos chips are the ones with the "hint of lime" flavor. The only other person I know who likes them is one of my nephews. So I have the dual pleasures of sharing them with him when he stops by and not having to share them with anyone else.

So lime fries, yeah, I think I'd really like those. Or the Greek ones with lemon and oregano. 'Scuz me, off to make some shopping notes for this weekend.

I must admit to living in a "Lime-Loving" zone, where the plethora of small family Mexican and TexMex restaurants would be embarrassed to serve carne asada or any of the other grilled meats from traditional parrillas (or grilled vegetables) without a bowl full of cut limes. A few of the large "Chain" TexMex places have announced that they've stopped serving limes due to cost. A pox upon them!

How to cut Key limes...

Stand lime on end. Slice vertically on either side of center stem/pith. Discard the middle sections (or throw them in the pot or pitcher with anything profiting from the flavor of lime. The cut side segments give up their juice easily. Approved for tequila sipping or shooting, but forget the salt, but especially for grilled meats or poultry. No avocado should ever appear without a lime....