Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world. Used to be buying a 32-64oz bottle of peanut oil
was no big thing. Always a couple choices amongst the usual
korn/canola/safflower and plain ol' veggie oil choices. No more! Now,
there is not a single offering of peanut oil from the big names, or
even house brands, on any of our major 3 supermarket chain's shelves.
The last one I saw was a 16oz bottle of Albertson's house brand. That
was 2 mos ago. It's now gone. All that remains are 12-16oz bottles
of a couple boutique brand peanut oils for the insane price of
$5.50-6.50 each. This is especially baffling when you consider the
large number of Asians who live in the SFBA and recent trends toward
Asian cuisine. Sure, I can buy peanut oil all day long at the
numerous all-Asian markets that dot The City and a couple other
places. Even Costco and Lowe's sell it in turkey fryer quantities.
Not at my local supers.

Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
act?

nb

notbob wrote:
Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world. Used to be buying a 32-64oz bottle of peanut oil
was no big thing. Always a couple choices amongst the usual
korn/canola/safflower and plain ol' veggie oil choices. No more! Now,
there is not a single offering of peanut oil from the big names, or
even house brands, on any of our major 3 supermarket chain's shelves.
The last one I saw was a 16oz bottle of Albertson's house brand. That
was 2 mos ago. It's now gone. All that remains are 12-16oz bottles
of a couple boutique brand peanut oils for the insane price of
$5.50-6.50 each. This is especially baffling when you consider the
large number of Asians who live in the SFBA and recent trends toward
Asian cuisine. Sure, I can buy peanut oil all day long at the
numerous all-Asian markets that dot The City and a couple other
places. Even Costco and Lowe's sell it in turkey fryer quantities.
Not at my local supers.

Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
act?

nb
I have noticed this too! I used to have couple of choices but now if
the store does have peanut oil it is usually only one brand and kind of
pricey.

Perhaps I will stop by one of the Asian markets soon to buy my peanut
oil. I think I used the last of it last week.
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notobob wrote:

Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world. Used to be buying a 32-64oz bottle of peanut oil
was no big thing. Always a couple choices amongst the usual
korn/canola/safflower and plain ol' veggie oil choices. No more! Now,
there is not a single offering of peanut oil from the big names, or
even house brands, on any of our major 3 supermarket chain's shelves.
The last one I saw was a 16oz bottle of Albertson's house brand. That
was 2 mos ago. It's now gone. All that remains are 12-16oz bottles
of a couple boutique brand peanut oils for the insane price of
$5.50-6.50 each. This is especially baffling when you consider the
large number of Asians who live in the SFBA and recent trends toward
Asian cuisine. Sure, I can buy peanut oil all day long at the
numerous all-Asian markets that dot The City and a couple other
places. Even Costco and Lowe's sell it in turkey fryer quantities.
Not at my local supers.

Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
act?


My supermarket moved it to a shelf in the meat department. It's in a very
inconspicuous location; I only spotted it by accident. Maybe yours did the
same thing.

Bob

"notbob" wrote in message
...
Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world. Used to be buying a 32-64oz bottle of peanut oil
was no big thing. Always a couple choices amongst the usual
korn/canola/safflower and plain ol' veggie oil choices. No more! Now,
there is not a single offering of peanut oil from the big names, or
even house brands, on any of our major 3 supermarket chain's shelves.
The last one I saw was a 16oz bottle of Albertson's house brand. That
was 2 mos ago. It's now gone. All that remains are 12-16oz bottles
of a couple boutique brand peanut oils for the insane price of
$5.50-6.50 each. This is especially baffling when you consider the
large number of Asians who live in the SFBA and recent trends toward
Asian cuisine. Sure, I can buy peanut oil all day long at the
numerous all-Asian markets that dot The City and a couple other
places. Even Costco and Lowe's sell it in turkey fryer quantities.
Not at my local supers.

Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
act?

nb


It's become expensive. Most of what I used to get came from Asia. It's the
best oil for deep frying as it doesn't break down, and whatever taste it
adds to French Frys is pleasant.

Kent

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:09:36 -0500, notbob wrote:

Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world.

Peanut oil??? olive oil is no more used?

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On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:09:36 -0500, notbob wrote:

Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world.

Peanut oil??? olive oil is no more used?


No. Not for higher temperature frying.

No. Not where the flavor of olive oil would conflict with the other
ingredients

BOB

In article ,
says...
Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world. Used to be buying a 32-64oz bottle of peanut oil
was no big thing. Always a couple choices amongst the usual
korn/canola/safflower and plain ol' veggie oil choices. No more! Now,
there is not a single offering of peanut oil from the big names, or
even house brands, on any of our major 3 supermarket chain's shelves.
The last one I saw was a 16oz bottle of Albertson's house brand. That
was 2 mos ago. It's now gone. All that remains are 12-16oz bottles
of a couple boutique brand peanut oils for the insane price of
$5.50-6.50 each. This is especially baffling when you consider the
large number of Asians who live in the SFBA and recent trends toward
Asian cuisine. Sure, I can buy peanut oil all day long at the
numerous all-Asian markets that dot The City and a couple other
places. Even Costco and Lowe's sell it in turkey fryer quantities.
Not at my local supers.

Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
act?

nb


I have been hard pressed to find peanut oil in supermarkets for a while.
CostCo carries 5 gal containers. I like to get it at the Asian markets
because their peanut oil tastes better - has a slight flavor of peanuts
to it. But with the recent stories about food impurities in stuff from
China, I wonder.


--
Peter Aitken

On Jun 16, 8:34 am, Peter A wrote:
In article ,
says...



Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world. Used to be buying a 32-64oz bottle of peanut oil
was no big thing. Always a couple choices amongst the usual
korn/canola/safflower and plain ol' veggie oil choices. No more! Now,
there is not a single offering of peanut oil from the big names, or
even house brands, on any of our major 3 supermarket chain's shelves.
The last one I saw was a 16oz bottle of Albertson's house brand. That
was 2 mos ago. It's now gone. All that remains are 12-16oz bottles
of a couple boutique brand peanut oils for the insane price of
$5.50-6.50 each. This is especially baffling when you consider the
large number of Asians who live in the SFBA and recent trends toward
Asian cuisine. Sure, I can buy peanut oil all day long at the
numerous all-Asian markets that dot The City and a couple other
places. Even Costco and Lowe's sell it in turkey fryer quantities.
Not at my local supers.

Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
act?

nb

I have been hard pressed to find peanut oil in supermarkets for a while.
CostCo carries 5 gal containers. I like to get it at the Asian markets
because their peanut oil tastes better - has a slight flavor of peanuts
to it. But with the recent stories about food impurities in stuff from
China, I wonder.

The following stores are owned by Supervalu:
Acme, Albertsons, bigg's, Bristol Farms, Cub Foods, Farm Fresh Food &
Pharmacy, Hornbacher's, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's/Star Market, Shop 'n Save,
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy and Sunflower Market.
Shop'n Save caries gallons of peanut oil, which are now selling for
$7.97/gal.
http://www.supervalu.com/sv-webapp/retail/retail.jsp

--
Peter Aitken

--Bryan

In article ,
notbob wrote:

Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world. Used to be buying a 32-64oz bottle of peanut oil
was no big thing. Always a couple choices amongst the usual
korn/canola/safflower and plain ol' veggie oil choices. No more! Now,
there is not a single offering of peanut oil from the big names, or
even house brands, on any of our major 3 supermarket chain's shelves.
The last one I saw was a 16oz bottle of Albertson's house brand. That
was 2 mos ago. It's now gone. All that remains are 12-16oz bottles
of a couple boutique brand peanut oils for the insane price of
$5.50-6.50 each. This is especially baffling when you consider the
large number of Asians who live in the SFBA and recent trends toward
Asian cuisine. Sure, I can buy peanut oil all day long at the
numerous all-Asian markets that dot The City and a couple other
places. Even Costco and Lowe's sell it in turkey fryer quantities.
Not at my local supers.

Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
act?

nb

Ooh, I'll have to check I guess!
I have a plentiful supply at the moment as I'd not been deep frying for
awhile. I was paying around $7.00 per gallon.

I'll look next time I go shopping and get back with you.
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On 2007-06-16, Peter A wrote:

because their peanut oil tastes better - has a slight flavor of peanuts
to it.

Here's a great brand of peanut oil. I'll probably make a trip over
the hill to an Asian super to pick up a gallon and take it with me
back to CO.

http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/brands/peanoil.html

If you occasionally visit an Asian community, buy while there. Hard
to find this brand online.

http://www.chinesebazaar.com/Product...?idCategory=59

nb

Stefano wrote:
On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:09:36 -0500, notbob wrote:

Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world.

Peanut oil??? olive oil is no more used?


Depends on what I am cooking. Peanut oil is an absolute must for making
things like potato pancakes.

--
Queenie

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On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:09:36 -0500, notbob wrote:

Seems like all of a sudden ...or maybe I just wasn't paying
attention... peanut oil has become the ******* stepchild of the
cooking oil world. Used to be buying a 32-64oz bottle of peanut oil
was no big thing. Always a couple choices amongst the usual
korn/canola/safflower and plain ol' veggie oil choices. No more! Now,
there is not a single offering of peanut oil from the big names, or
even house brands, on any of our major 3 supermarket chain's shelves.
The last one I saw was a 16oz bottle of Albertson's house brand. That
was 2 mos ago. It's now gone. All that remains are 12-16oz bottles
of a couple boutique brand peanut oils for the insane price of
$5.50-6.50 each. This is especially baffling when you consider the
large number of Asians who live in the SFBA and recent trends toward
Asian cuisine. Sure, I can buy peanut oil all day long at the
numerous all-Asian markets that dot The City and a couple other
places. Even Costco and Lowe's sell it in turkey fryer quantities.
Not at my local supers.

Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
act?

nb

i think there is one brand in my local giant (d.c.), probably
planter's, at around $3.50 a quart. i even looked at whole foods for
a 'boutique' oil, but was unsuccessful, i think.

your pal,
blake

On 2007-06-16, blake murphy wrote:

planter's, at around $3.50 a quart.

That's a decent price. I didn't think to look in the snacks/nuts
section.

nb

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:58:21 -0500, Omelet
wrote:


Ooh, I'll have to check I guess!
I have a plentiful supply at the moment as I'd not been deep frying for
awhile. I was paying around $7.00 per gallon.

I'll look next time I go shopping and get back with you.

With a gallon on hand, don't you use it as your everyday oil too? I
used it for everything you'd use a "bland" oil for. I don't do the
main grocery shopping anymore, so as long as it can withstand heat I
don't care what it is... we're using canola now.

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On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:42:58 GMT, blake murphy
wrote:


Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
act?

nb

i think there is one brand in my local giant (d.c.), probably
planter's, at around $3.50 a quart. i even looked at whole foods for
a 'boutique' oil, but was unsuccessful, i think.

your pal,
blake

I like to get the roasted peanut oil that can be found at Asian
markets. Lion &Globe is the brand I get. It is not odorless or
tasteless, like many peanut oils, and to me that adds to the fun of
cooking with it. It smells like freshly roasted peanuts.

I have found many Asian markets to have this brand.

Christine