exvaxman wrote:Just an fyi.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/smoked-salmon-blamed-for-salmonella-outbreak-in-netherlands-and-united-states/2012/10/02/2a7e66fa-0c88-11e2-97a7-45c05ef136b2_story.html

We received a call yesterday morning from Costco telling us to stop eating the recalled smoked salmon and to return it to the store for a refund. No one in the US has gotten ill, according to the call. We had been eating it since Saturday and show no signs of any problems.

Hey Costco shoppers, last year Costco had gallons of fresh cider-- I think they were from Seedling or someplace. Has anyone spotted cider at Costco this year? They were really good-- I got four gallons and froze three.

Cheers, Jen

Pie-love wrote:Hey Costco shoppers, last year Costco had gallons of fresh cider-- I think they were from Seedling or someplace. Has anyone spotted cider at Costco this year? They were really good-- I got four gallons and froze three.

Cheers, Jen

No idea if Costco has the cider this year (the crappy midwest apple harvest makes me think it is unlikely, at least from any local vendors) but absolutely green over the fact that you have the capacity to freeze 3 GALLONS of cider

Mt. Prospect Costco had Krueger's apple cider today in 1 gal. Jugs. They are 5.99 or there abouts and in the walk in cooler. I bought one and it is OK, I like it a tart cider and this is a bit sweet for me.

Back label lists it manufactured by citrus systems, Madison, WI

boudreaulicious wrote:

Pie-love wrote:Hey Costco shoppers, last year Costco had gallons of fresh cider-- I think they were from Seedling or someplace. Has anyone spotted cider at Costco this year? They were really good-- I got four gallons and froze three.

Cheers, Jen

No idea if Costco has the cider this year (the crappy midwest apple harvest makes me think it is unlikely, at least from any local vendors) but absolutely green over the fact that you have the capacity to freeze 3 GALLONS of cider

I think one of the 1st things Peter Klein of Seedling did was cancel the order for Costco last spring http://timeoutchicago.com/restaurants-b ... ge-of-2012

I saw some cider at the Clybourn location just past the dairy products, don't remember the brand sorry.

Thanks for the information everyone-- too bad about Seedling, that cider was delicious and really cheap. Maybe next year! I'll check out the Kruger cider-- it should serve well enough for hot rum and cider.

Cheers, Jen

Seedling does have cider at their Farmer's Market stands this year.

Thank you all, I scored some cider at the Niles Costco today-- cider-glazed chicken, rum-and-cider, and perhaps even cider doughnuts are in my future!
Thanks also for the tip on Seedling cider at farmers markets-- but I didn't have time to make multiple stops.

On topic, I tried the Kirkland brand blue cheese and it was very good-- more on the creamy side than crumbly, not too salty-- really good in mushroom omelets. Also, last time I was at Costco, I bought one of those 3-pound bags of peeled garlic-- it was very good, but a bit hard to use up with just a 3-person household. Instead of measuring garlic by the clove, I started measuring by the handful-- and suddenly my husband and kid started commenting on how tasty my cooking was, even better than usual. Ha, I must have smelled like crazy though.

Cheers, Jen

Our ancient Aroma rice cooker has been having issues (can't complain; it's lasted over 10 years with hard use) so I succumbed when I saw this one at $30 in Costco. Set up Irish (steel-cut) oats last night and used the delay, woke up to a fresh hot breakfast. Eating it now with some ripe banana, toasted pecans, a sprinkle of brown sugar, a drizzle of cream and a bit of butter... perfect! It has a steaming basket and can also be used as a slow cooker (*eyes frozen pork shoulder, dreams of pulled pork and rillette*). If you've been wavering, I say go for it!

Sahale Snacks Pomegranate Pistachios with Almonds, Cherries + Black Pepper

This stuff! Absolutely addictive.

We inhaled it. Your wallet won't thank me for telling you about it, but your palate will.

Hi- Somebody was asking about Seedling cider at Costco. They sold it at Costso for $5, which was less than hwat Seedling was selling it for at the farmer's markets. I believe last year they were selling it for $6 at the Evanston farmer's market. This year they did have it for sale at the Evanston market, but they were selling it for $4.99 a half gallon, and one of the farmer's was selling cider for $5.99 a half gallon, because of the small apple crop. My sister goes to Seedling to get her cider pressed, and this year she had no problem pressing cider there, but last year, she told me that Seedlings was super busy pressing cider for Costco, and they had problems squeezing her in every week in the fall.

BTW- Jewel also sells the cider from Madison, and I tried some when they gave out free samples right before Thanksgiving, and it was okay, but it was not as good as Seedlings, and it was nowhere as good as my sister's cider. I am kind of curious where they are getting their apples from, because the cider sells for $3.99 a half gallon at Jewel, and local apples are going for big bucks this year.

NFriday wrote:... she told me that Seedlings was super busy pressing cider for Costco, and they had problems squeezing her in ...

NFriday wrote:Hi- Somebody was asking about Seedling cider at Costco. They sold it at Costso for $5, which was less than hwat Seedling was selling it for at the farmer's markets. I believe last year they were selling it for $6 at the Evanston farmer's market. This year they did have it for sale at the Evanston market, but they were selling it for $4.99 a half gallon, and one of the farmer's was selling cider for $5.99 a half gallon, because of the small apple crop. My sister goes to Seedling to get her cider pressed, and this year she had no problem pressing cider there, but last year, she told me that Seedlings was super busy pressing cider for Costco, and they had problems squeezing her in every week in the fall.

BTW- Jewel also sells the cider from Madison, and I tried some when they gave out free samples right before Thanksgiving, and it was okay, but it was not as good as Seedlings, and it was nowhere as good as my sister's cider. I am kind of curious where they are getting their apples from, because the cider sells for $3.99 a half gallon at Jewel, and local apples are going for big bucks this year.

Thanks for the information! I was the one asking about cider. The substitute cider was okay, but not as good as Seedling. Hoping for a bumper crop of apples next year-- I love cider.
Cheers, Jen

Has anyone else had problems with the 2-pound bags of fresh garlic from Costco? I bought some right before Thanksgiving at the store in Niles, and every last clove I peeled had already sprouted that green, bitter stuff down the middle. I couldn't remember the price, but took it back because there was so dang much of it.

Of course they replaced it, no questions asked, but I swear the replacement bag is even worse! Again, each clove has sprouted, and in addition, most of them have bad spots I've had to trim out that weren't apparent until after they were peeled. If you use as much garlic as I do, you can imagine what this does to prep time, and I am not exactly known for my quick-cooking.

The pack date on the bag is Nov. 21. I know I can take it back again for exchange or refund, but this is getting a bit ridiculous. I was at first so pleased to find garlic grown in America instead of imported from China -- this is from The Garlic Company in Bakersfield, Cal. -- but now I am not quite so happy.

Sharon

Hi- I buy most of my garlic and the farmer's market. The farmer that comes to Evanston and a bunch of other markets in the Chicago area is Lloyd Nichols, and he grows this Italian garlic that I love. There are some other growers that sell good garlic too, but nothing beats Nichol's garlic.When he has it marked down, I load up. At the end of the season I can get it for $.50 a head or less. In the beginning of the season it sells for $1 a head, and I only buy one or two heads at a time when it is that expensive. Even the organic garlic at Whole Foods is grown in Mexico. I never buy garlic at Dominick's or Jewel anymore. Hope this helps, Nancy

FYI... Costco has a pretty nice standing rib roast over the holidays. I'm sure there are many sources for this but Costco goes a step above by first cutting the bone off, then they cover the bone with a layer of hole garlic cloves, tie the bone back on, and give the rib a nice rub of seasoning and herbs. We did one on the grill for a dinner party last night and there were NO complaints!

Enjoy!

Ps. The grade is choice.

I use the fresh garlic from costco and have not had many problems. There are occasional spots but that seems true with almost all garlic. My current bag, which I bought several weeks ago, is dated Nov 7, and I used a bunch last night and no problem with sprouting. I tend to remove the middle of the cloves anyway, but even if there is a little sprouting, once removed it does not hurt the flavor of the rest of the garlic. I have been tempted to buy the jars of peeled garlic but I assume that it wouldn't last as long.

-Will

WillG wrote:... I have been tempted to buy the jars of peeled garlic but I assume that it wouldn't last as long.
-Will

A while back I bought a 3-pound (or so) bag of peeled garlic from Costco. It lasted fairly well-- roughly 3 or 4 weeks. Has anyone seen these for sale again? Now I can only find the garlic with the peels still on it. I hate peeling garlic.

While I was trying to use up this giant amount of garlic, I dramatically increased the amount of garlic in my cooking-- measuring by the handful rather than the clove-- and my husband said everything tasted even better than usual.

Cheers, Jen

Hi,

I have seen these peeled garlic. Costco moves things around to liven things up. When I cannot find something, I ask a clerk or the manager as I am walking out.

This practice can be frustrating. Something I regularly buy was not where I expected, yet companion items were at the regular location. It was not a withdrawn product, though where I found it I never expected to find it.

Regards,

WillG wrote:I have been tempted to buy the jars of peeled garlic but I assume that it wouldn't last as long.

I bought a huge bag of peeled garlic last January. When, after a month or so, I still had most of it left, I pickled the remainder and stuck them in the fridge. I'm still using that pickled garlic, which for most purposes, is just as good as fresh.

If Costco no longer has peeled garlic, look at Korean groceries.

sdbond wrote:Has anyone else had problems with the 2-pound bags of fresh garlic from Costco? I bought some right before Thanksgiving at the store in Niles, and every last clove I peeled had already sprouted that green, bitter stuff down the middle. I couldn't remember the price, but took it back because there was so dang much of it.

Of course they replaced it, no questions asked, but I swear the replacement bag is even worse! Again, each clove has sprouted, and in addition, most of them have bad spots I've had to trim out that weren't apparent until after they were peeled. If you use as much garlic as I do, you can imagine what this does to prep time, and I am not exactly known for my quick-cooking.

The pack date on the bag is Nov. 21. I know I can take it back again for exchange or refund, but this is getting a bit ridiculous. I was at first so pleased to find garlic grown in America instead of imported from China -- this is from The Garlic Company in Bakersfield, Cal. -- but now I am not quite so happy.

Sharon

I have always had this problem with Costco's garlic. I end up having to throw half the bag out before I use it up. I prefer Sam's Club's garlic, but Costco is close by, and more convienient.

LAZ wrote:

WillG wrote:I have been tempted to buy the jars of peeled garlic but I assume that it wouldn't last as long.

I bought a huge bag of peeled garlic last January. When, after a month or so, I still had most of it left, I pickled the remainder and stuck them in the fridge. I'm still using that pickled garlic, which for most purposes, is just as good as fresh.

If Costco no longer has peeled garlic, look at Korean groceries.

How did you pickle your garlic? I did confit some by simmering it in olive oil-- that was yummy. I will look at the Korean stores, thanks!

Thanks, Jen

Pie-love wrote:

LAZ wrote:

WillG wrote:I have been tempted to buy the jars of peeled garlic but I assume that it wouldn't last as long.

I bought a huge bag of peeled garlic last January. When, after a month or so, I still had most of it left, I pickled the remainder and stuck them in the fridge. I'm still using that pickled garlic, which for most purposes, is just as good as fresh.

If Costco no longer has peeled garlic, look at Korean groceries.

How did you pickle your garlic? I did confit some by simmering it in olive oil-- that was yummy. I will look at the Korean stores, thanks!

Thanks, Jen

By far the easiest method (lazy-man's) is to add peeled cloves to the pickle jar once the pickles are gone. Essentially refrigerator pickled garlic. My pickles of choice are the BaTampte new dills and I add some fresh vinegar to cover to bump up the acidity just to be safe.

Hi,

I saw a large 5-pounds or more tub of skinless garlic for $7.99 or $8.99 this evening at Jerry's Fruit and Vegetable in Niles.

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:Hi,

I saw a large 5-pounds or more tub of skinless garlic for $7.99 or $8.99 this evening at Jerry's Fruit and Vegetable in Niles.

Regards,

Those are always in stock at Fresh Farms in Niles as well.

Costco on Clybourn has dropped the price on cases of Paulaner Salvator to $15/case - that's $3.75 a 6-pack!

Attrill wrote:Costco on Clybourn has dropped the price on cases of Paulaner Salvator to $15/case - that's $3.75 a 6-pack!

Did it have an asterick on the label? That's when it is their last lot available. I learned this from jlawrence01 long ago.

Regards,

Thanks for that info! I believe it did.

Cathy2 wrote:

Attrill wrote:Costco on Clybourn has dropped the price on cases of Paulaner Salvator to $15/case - that's $3.75 a 6-pack!

Did it have an asterick on the label? That's when it is their last lot available. I learned this from jlawrence01 long ago.

Regards,

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