I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
later.

Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.


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On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 1:43:22 PM UTC-8, sf wrote:
> I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
>
> the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
>
> softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
>
> course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
>
> later.
>
>
>
> Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
>
> desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
>
> they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
>
> it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.
>
>
>
>

If you have a Cash and Carry or other restaurant store around, you can find tarragon vinegar there.

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:05:15 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
> wrote:
snip
>
>If you have a Cash and Carry or other restaurant store around, you can find tarragon vinegar there.

not in mine. BTDT
Janet US

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:14:16 -0700, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

> On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:05:15 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
> > wrote:
> snip
> >
> >If you have a Cash and Carry or other restaurant store around, you can find tarragon vinegar there.
>
> not in mine. BTDT

Well, I've had enough success with Smart & Final that I'll look - it's
next to the store I was planning to check next anyway, so I won't be
going out of my way. Did you ever find tarragon vinegar or are you
looking for it too? The internet says it's a Heinz product.

I don't have a resale or non-profit number, so Restaurant Depot is out
for me.


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On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:33:05 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:14:16 -0700, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:05:15 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
>> > wrote:
>> snip
>> >
>> >If you have a Cash and Carry or other restaurant store around, you can find tarragon vinegar there.
>>
>> not in mine. BTDT
>
>Well, I've had enough success with Smart & Final that I'll look - it's
>next to the store I was planning to check next anyway, so I won't be
>going out of my way. Did you ever find tarragon vinegar or are you
>looking for it too? The internet says it's a Heinz product.
>
>I don't have a resale or non-profit number, so Restaurant Depot is out
>for me.

So many of the recipes I read and am interested in call for tarragon
vinegar. TJ's opens 2/28. I'll try there and then try my food co-op.
I don't hold much hope for my food co-op. I finally found sherry
vinegar there but I really read the surrounding shelves and tarragon
vinegar doesn't pop into my brain as having been there.
Janet US

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:05:15 -0800 (PST), ImStillMags
> wrote:

> If you have a Cash and Carry or other restaurant store around, you can find tarragon vinegar there.

YES, I do! Both Cash & Carry and Smart & Final. Smart & Final is
easier to get to for me. Okay, I'll move tarragon vinegar to that
list - it's in the strip mall next to the one with Lucky anyway, so I
can hit both of them at the same time. I shop at Lucky whenever I
want lamb because theirs is American. FYI: Smart & Final is where I
finally tracked down Sara Lee English muffins. I also found an 8 oz
container of multi-colored pepper corns there for less than $5. I
don't know how they do it, but I'm glad they do!

Thanks a million!


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"I'm too pooped to cook" cooking.

On 2014-02-25 21:43:22 +0000, sf said:

> I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
> the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
> softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
> course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
> later.
>
> Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
> desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
> they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
> it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.

Seems you've found something you like, but this might help. I've been
digging through Japanese pickling books over the past few months. Among
the many simple and tasty ideas are these...

Dill oil:

2.5 cups Vegetable Oil
1-2 sprigs dill
Place in oil, marinate 1 day or more.

For use: Saute some smelt, saute potatoes with a little bacon. This
stuff rules. I figure it can be done with anything you like.
Similarly...


Herbed Vinegar:

2.5 cups Vinegar
2 bay leaves
2-3 parsley stems
1 sprig thyme
2-3 sprigs tarragon
2-3 dried chile peppers
2-3 cloves garlic
2 tsp pepper corns

1. Seed the chiles, halve and core the garlic.
2. Mix the ingredients. Keep half day.

I think this thing could be done with or without damn near anything in
the list. I've yet to do it, but plan to without both the chiles and
the garlic--the two basic ingredients that are in ALL my pickled
vinegars.

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:36:16 -0800, gtr > wrote:

> Herbed Vinegar:
>
> 2.5 cups Vinegar
> 2 bay leaves
> 2-3 parsley stems
> 1 sprig thyme
> 2-3 sprigs tarragon
> 2-3 dried chile peppers
> 2-3 cloves garlic
> 2 tsp pepper corns
>
> 1. Seed the chiles, halve and core the garlic.
> 2. Mix the ingredients. Keep half day.
>
> I think this thing could be done with or without damn near anything in
> the list. I've yet to do it, but plan to without both the chiles and
> the garlic--the two basic ingredients that are in ALL my pickled
> vinegars.
>

Thanks, I know I can make it - but that's not going to keep me from
looking for it anyway.

Say, where do you buy sherry vinegar? I've seen it at Sur la Table,
but it has to be sold elsewhere because I see such a huge number of
recipes that call for it - I think it must be possible to find easily
without resorting to the internet and I'm just not looking for it in
the right places.


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On 2014-02-26 01:38:55 +0000, sf said:

> On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:36:16 -0800, gtr > wrote:
>
>> Herbed Vinegar:
>>
>> 2.5 cups Vinegar
>> 2 bay leaves
>> 2-3 parsley stems
>> 1 sprig thyme
>> 2-3 sprigs tarragon
>> 2-3 dried chile peppers
>> 2-3 cloves garlic
>> 2 tsp pepper corns
>>
>> 1. Seed the chiles, halve and core the garlic.
>> 2. Mix the ingredients. Keep half day.
>>
>> I think this thing could be done with or without damn near anything in
>> the list. I've yet to do it, but plan to without both the chiles and
>> the garlic--the two basic ingredients that are in ALL my pickled
>> vinegars.
>>
>
> Thanks, I know I can make it - but that's not going to keep me from
> looking for it anyway.
>
> Say, where do you buy sherry vinegar? I've seen it at Sur la Table,
> but it has to be sold elsewhere because I see such a huge number of
> recipes that call for it - I think it must be possible to find easily
> without resorting to the internet and I'm just not looking for it in
> the right places.

The wife is the keeper of the (many) kitchen elixirs, I'll ask her.

On 2014-02-26 02:20:41 +0000, gtr said:

>> Say, where do you buy sherry vinegar? I've seen it at Sur la Table,
>> but it has to be sold elsewhere because I see such a huge number of
>> recipes that call for it - I think it must be possible to find easily
>> without resorting to the internet and I'm just not looking for it in
>> the right places.
>
> The wife is the keeper of the (many) kitchen elixirs, I'll ask her.

She tells me she gets it at Trader Joe's, that it's Spanish, and it's
the one she says she sees just about everywhere and likely has bought
it at Bristol Farms, Whole Foods or maybe even grocery stores. I typed
it in at Amazon and there's a jillion brands. Many of them Spanish.

Just yelled in from the kitchen, "La Posada" imported out of NJ
somewhere. It's not the $37 dollar variety.

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:41:16 -0800, gtr > wrote:

> On 2014-02-26 02:20:41 +0000, gtr said:
>
> >> Say, where do you buy sherry vinegar? I've seen it at Sur la Table,
> >> but it has to be sold elsewhere because I see such a huge number of
> >> recipes that call for it - I think it must be possible to find easily
> >> without resorting to the internet and I'm just not looking for it in
> >> the right places.
> >
> > The wife is the keeper of the (many) kitchen elixirs, I'll ask her.
>
> She tells me she gets it at Trader Joe's, that it's Spanish, and it's
> the one she says she sees just about everywhere and likely has bought
> it at Bristol Farms, Whole Foods or maybe even grocery stores. I typed
> it in at Amazon and there's a jillion brands. Many of them Spanish.

I know for sure the two TJ's nearest me don't stock it, because I've
looked. I also know TJ's has a lot more available inventory than what
appears in the store, so I guess sherry vinegar is more easily
available around here than I thought via my experience with Safeway.
Called several places yesterday and Lucky has it (but no tarragon
vinegar). Didn't even think about checking with WF... and there's one
less than a mile away! I'll check there later.

I finally found tarragon vinegar at Rainbow grocery (only one bottle
left), but they had lots of Sherry vinegar. So, I'll call Rainbow
before I go to confirm if they have any tarragon and if they do, I'll
get both there - otherwise, I'll go to WF... if they have any sherry
vinegar on the shelf. What was odd to me is Williams Sonoma (which is
even closer to me than WF is) didn't have either sherry or tarragon
vinegar on their web site. Haven't called the store yet, but maybe I
should.
>
> Just yelled in from the kitchen, "La Posada" imported out of NJ
> somewhere. It's not the $37 dollar variety.

Thanks.


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On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:38:55 -0800, sf > wrote:
snip
>
>Say, where do you buy sherry vinegar? I've seen it at Sur la Table,
>but it has to be sold elsewhere because I see such a huge number of
>recipes that call for it - I think it must be possible to find easily
>without resorting to the internet and I'm just not looking for it in
>the right places.

I found it at my food co-op. My step-daughter has told my what store
she goes to in SF that is the same (chain?). I simply don't remember
the name. I think it is one you have mentioned. If one is
convenient to you maybe you can find it there.
Janet US

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:15:28 -0700, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

> On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:38:55 -0800, sf > wrote:
> snip
> >
> >Say, where do you buy sherry vinegar? I've seen it at Sur la Table,
> >but it has to be sold elsewhere because I see such a huge number of
> >recipes that call for it - I think it must be possible to find easily
> >without resorting to the internet and I'm just not looking for it in
> >the right places.
>
> I found it at my food co-op. My step-daughter has told my what store
> she goes to in SF that is the same (chain?). I simply don't remember
> the name. I think it is one you have mentioned. If one is
> convenient to you maybe you can find it there.

It would be interesting to find out what store that is. I phoned
around and found it at Lucky's - the one that's closest to me (less
than 2 miles away) has a nightmare parking lot, so I go to the one
that's further away if there's something I want from there that I
can't find elsewhere at a reasonable price (like American lamb). I
also go there for canning supplies.

We have a couple of food co-ops, but they are employee owned and
independent. One of them stocks items you can't even find at Whole
Foods... great place, but a trip that needs to be planned. It's
another horrible parking situation, so I usually just have hubby drive
me and let him find parking that suits his fancy.


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
>I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
> the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
> softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
> course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
> later.
>
> Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
> desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
> they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
> it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.


1 bottle desired vinegar
1 bunch taragon
1 attractive bottle to suit

push taragon into bottle
pour in vinegar
affix lid




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On 2014-02-26 01:26:52 +0000, Paul M. Cook said:

> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
>> the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
>> softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
>> course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
>> later.
>>
>> Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
>> desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
>> they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
>> it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.
>
>
> 1 bottle desired vinegar
> 1 bunch taragon
> 1 attractive bottle to suit
>
> push taragon into bottle
> pour in vinegar
> affix lid

You forgot the most important aspect: Modify in any way to suit your
needs or mood.

"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
>> the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
>> softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
>> course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
>> later.
>>
>> Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
>> desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
>> they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
>> it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.
>
>
> 1 bottle desired vinegar
> 1 bunch taragon
> 1 attractive bottle to suit
>
> push taragon into bottle
> pour in vinegar
> affix lid

I just use white wine vinegar for my herbs

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"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
>> the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
>> softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
>> course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
>> later.
>>
>> Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
>> desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
>> they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
>> it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.
>
>
> 1 bottle desired vinegar
> 1 bunch taragon
> 1 attractive bottle to suit
>
> push taragon into bottle
> pour in vinegar
> affix lid
>
If this had been done when the first post on the topic appeared, it would be
just about ready by now.
Graham

On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:26:52 -0800, "Paul M. Cook" >
wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
> > the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
> > softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
> > course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
> > later.
> >
> > Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
> > desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
> > they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
> > it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.
>
>
> 1 bottle desired vinegar
> 1 bunch taragon
> 1 attractive bottle to suit
>
> push taragon into bottle
> pour in vinegar
> affix lid
>
>
All well and good + plus I knew I had that option, but I don't want to
make it myself. I do NOT trust anything made that way unless it's
used immediately.


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
>> 1 bottle desired vinegar
>> 1 bunch taragon
>> 1 attractive bottle to suit
>>
>> push taragon into bottle
>> pour in vinegar
>> affix lid
>>
>>
> All well and good + plus I knew I had that option, but I don't want to
> make it myself. I do NOT trust anything made that way unless it's
> used immediately.
>
Why ever not? It'll keep indefinitely as it's 5% acetic acid.
Graham

"graham" > wrote in message
...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> 1 bottle desired vinegar
>>> 1 bunch taragon
>>> 1 attractive bottle to suit
>>>
>>> push taragon into bottle
>>> pour in vinegar
>>> affix lid
>>>
>>>
>> All well and good + plus I knew I had that option, but I don't want to
>> make it myself. I do NOT trust anything made that way unless it's
>> used immediately.
>>
> Why ever not? It'll keep indefinitely as it's 5% acetic acid.

That's right. I keep mine for a long time with no problem.


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On 2/26/2014 5:08 PM, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:26:52 -0800, "Paul M. Cook" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
>>> the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
>>> softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
>>> course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
>>> later.
>>>
>>> Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
>>> desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
>>> they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
>>> it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.
>>
>>
>> 1 bottle desired vinegar
>> 1 bunch taragon
>> 1 attractive bottle to suit
>>
>> push taragon into bottle
>> pour in vinegar
>> affix lid
>>
>>
> All well and good + plus I knew I had that option, but I don't want to
> make it myself. I do NOT trust anything made that way unless it's
> used immediately.
>
>
The local Giant store has tarragon vinegar.

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On Wed, 26 Feb 2014 17:25:22 -0500, James Silverton
> wrote:

> The local Giant store has tarragon vinegar.

Okay, now I'm jealous! You must be closer to France than I am.


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 26 Feb 2014 17:25:22 -0500, James Silverton
> > wrote:
>
>> The local Giant store has tarragon vinegar.
>
> Okay, now I'm jealous! You must be closer to France than I am.

My Vons has about a dozen flavored vinegars including tarragon, rosemary and
thyme.

..

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:26:52 -0800, "Paul M. Cook" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
>> > the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
>> > softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
>> > course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
>> > later.
>> >
>> > Struck out asking for tarragon vinegar at Safeway's customer service
>> > desk. They said they were the second largest store in the area and if
>> > they don't have it on the shelf, no other Safeway does either. Moving
>> > it to another list and will check at Lucky the next time I'm there.
>>
>>
>> 1 bottle desired vinegar
>> 1 bunch taragon
>> 1 attractive bottle to suit
>>
>> push taragon into bottle
>> pour in vinegar
>> affix lid
>>
>>
> All well and good + plus I knew I had that option, but I don't want to
> make it myself. I do NOT trust anything made that way unless it's
> used immediately.
>
>

I know of nothing harmful that can grow in vinegar. The acidity is so high
it is not viable for any forms of life I know of. Possibly some rare moulds
but that would be extreme.

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 4:43:22 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
> I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
>
> the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
>
> softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
>
> course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
>
> later.


May I ask what THAT combo cost per unit? I bet it was not cheap.

On Sun, 2 Mar 2014 13:30:59 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote:

> On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 4:43:22 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
> > I don't usually buy pre-chopped items - but I've been buying a lot of
> >
> > the precut butternut squash in the last few months, so my attitude is
> >
> > softening. I saw a box of mixed diced onion, shallot and garlic. Of
> >
> > course, I felt compelled to buy it, I'll figure out what to do with it
> >
> > later.
>
>
> May I ask what THAT combo cost per unit? I bet it was not cheap.

It was around $1.50 for 128 grams. Very fair price for a fully
prepared item.


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