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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"Stefano" > wrote in message

> 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

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.

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In article >,
says...
> 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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>
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> Electronics, Gifts, Jewelry and Watches.
>

At this moment I have canola, peanut and olive oil in the cabinet. Each
has it's characteristics that I like for certain dishes. The peanut oil
is excellent for stir fry since it tolerates high heat very well.

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.


--
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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

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

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 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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In article >, sf wrote:

> 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?

No. I only use it for deep frying but I may eventually get around to
trying it for skillet use. Right now I use mostly EV olive oil, and
sometimes Grape seed oil.

> 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.

<shudder> Sorry, I can't STAND Canola!
I'd use corn oil before I'd use that.
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On Jun 17, 4:17 am, Omelet > wrote:
> No. I only use it for deep frying but I may eventually get around to
> trying it for skillet use. Right now I use mostly EV olive oil, and
> sometimes Grape seed oil.


> <shudder> Sorry, I can't STAND Canola!
> I'd use corn oil before I'd use that.

I've not used Canola oil for a number of years now. I'm with you on
that.
Basically, I use: olive oil mostly; butter mixed with olive oil, too;
and organic coconut oil.

I've had grape seed oil in my refrigerator for that "special use that
calls for it" and since I bought it, that specialty has never come
up.

I'd like to use it, (or a new updated jar), can you help me out; tell
me when I can use it.
Thanks, Om.
Dee Dee

In article om>,
Dee Dee > wrote:

> On Jun 17, 4:17 am, Omelet > wrote:
> > No. I only use it for deep frying but I may eventually get around to
> > trying it for skillet use. Right now I use mostly EV olive oil, and
> > sometimes Grape seed oil.
>
>
> > <shudder> Sorry, I can't STAND Canola!
> > I'd use corn oil before I'd use that.
>
> I've not used Canola oil for a number of years now. I'm with you on
> that.
> Basically, I use: olive oil mostly; butter mixed with olive oil, too;
> and organic coconut oil.

Not tried coconut oil.
I do add butter to olive oil for some things, mostly seafood.

>
> I've had grape seed oil in my refrigerator for that "special use that
> calls for it" and since I bought it, that specialty has never come
> up.

Steaksteaksteaksteaksteak! ;-D
It has a nice clean flavor and a higher smoke point than Olive oil so
you can really get a good sear.

>
> I'd like to use it, (or a new updated jar), can you help me out; tell
> me when I can use it.
> Thanks, Om.
> Dee Dee

See above! <lol>

It's nice to be able to really do a steak right in the skillet without
smoking up the house.

It's also very nice as a salad oil.
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On Jun 17, 2:17 am, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >, sf wrote:
> > 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?
>
> No. I only use it for deep frying but I may eventually get around to
> trying it for skillet use. Right now I use mostly EV olive oil, and
> sometimes Grape seed oil.

I add peanut oil to peanut butter, because it's easier to re-
homogenize and spread that way. I don't buy the stuff with palm oil
to stabilize it because it's not as good tasting, and I sure as Hell
don't buy the hydrogenated crap.
>
> > 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.
>
> <shudder> Sorry, I can't STAND Canola!
> I'd use corn oil before I'd use that.

REALLY! Canola is not "bland." It tastes, and the taste is not
good. Corn oil tastes much better than canola or soybean.
People can knock the extra light (refined) olive oil all they want,
but it's a good bland oil too. I've gathered that it is healthier
than sunflower oil, and it has a higher smoking temperature.*
Clarified cow's butter is wonderful, but even I admit that it's not
the best thing for one's blood lipids.
> --
> Peace, Om

* I heard on "Zorba the Quack" today, a woman who talked about eating
sunflower seeds as part of a weight loss regimen. Zorba the Quack
called it "the Sunflower Seed Diet." It really can be quite
effective.

--Bryan

On Jun 17, 2:46 pm, BOBOBOnoBO® > wrote:

> * I heard on "Zorba the Quack" today, a woman who talked about eating
> sunflower seeds as part of a weight loss regimen. Zorba the Quack
> called it "the Sunflower Seed Diet." It really can be quite
> effective.
>
> --Bryan

Pretty interesting information regarding pistachios and cholesterol.
http://www.jacn.org/cgi/content/full/18/3/229
Dee Dee

In article om>,
says...
> On Jun 17, 2:17 am, Omelet > wrote:
> > In article >, sf wrote:
> > > 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?
> >
> > No. I only use it for deep frying but I may eventually get around to
> > trying it for skillet use. Right now I use mostly EV olive oil, and
> > sometimes Grape seed oil.
>
> I add peanut oil to peanut butter, because it's easier to re-
> homogenize and spread that way. I don't buy the stuff with palm oil
> to stabilize it because it's not as good tasting, and I sure as Hell
> don't buy the hydrogenated crap.

Interesting, most peanut butter I've bought in the last couple years has
had plenty of peanut oil in it already.

In article om>,
BOBOBOnoBO(R) > wrote:

> > <shudder> Sorry, I can't STAND Canola!
> > I'd use corn oil before I'd use that.
>
> REALLY! Canola is not "bland." It tastes, and the taste is not
> good. Corn oil tastes much better than canola or soybean.

Agreed.
Mom used to use it to make Mayo.

> People can knock the extra light (refined) olive oil all they want,
> but it's a good bland oil too. I've gathered that it is healthier
> than sunflower oil, and it has a higher smoking temperature.*
> Clarified cow's butter is wonderful, but even I admit that it's not
> the best thing for one's blood lipids.

Not in combo with batters and breading for sure.
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BOBOBOnoBO® > wrote:
: * I heard on "Zorba the Quack" today, a woman who talked about eating
: sunflower seeds as part of a weight loss regimen. Zorba the Quack
: called it "the Sunflower Seed Diet." It really can be quite
: effective.

The way to do that is to eat [unsalted] sunflower seeds in the
shell: you spend most of your time shelling them, not eating
them.

My husband and I [neither with any weight problem] are both
seed addicts. I order unshelled sunflower seeds online 11lbs
at a time for him. I sit around crunching unshelled pumpkin
seeds, last order for 8lbs. Stay away from salted; the salt
gets to you [tastewise] if you're going to eat so many.

If you're fanatic about what the house looks like,
you'll also get a lot of extra exercise sweeping the
floors almost continuously.

--thelma
: --Bryan

In article >,
says...
> 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.
>

I noticed that the same thing happened at the Shaw's (Owned by
Albtertsons!) near me. They used to have a nice big bottle of peanut oil
for relatively short money. Now it's a little 12oz. bottle for $7.00

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 14:01:03 -0500, notbob > wrote:

>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

nah, it was with the other oils. i'm not sure of the brand because
the label came off.

your pal,
blake

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

> 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

That's a whole different creature entirely. As you mention, most
"supermarket" peanut oils are mostly tasteless (although also cheap). I
love roastsed nut oils in general, but use them more like olive oil than
frying oil.

-T

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:27:27 -0400, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>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

i will look for it. i was thinking of oil with some kind of peanut
flavor when i was looking for 'boutique' oil.

your pal,
blake

On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:45:43 GMT, blake murphy >
wrote:

>On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:27:27 -0400, Christine Dabney

>
>i will look for it. i was thinking of oil with some kind of peanut
>flavor when i was looking for 'boutique' oil.
>
>your pal,
>blake

I have half a small bottle left here..which I am NOT going to take
back to ABQ. Maybe I will bring it up with me on Friday..... I have
enough stuff to take back to ABQ already...LOL. Plus I already have a
bottle at home.

Christine

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

>
>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.

Do you have a Smart & Final nearby? Maybe they'd have a noname brand
of peanut oil in large quanities.

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On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:27:34 -0700, sf wrote:

>On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:42:58 GMT, blake murphy >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>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.
>
>Do you have a Smart & Final nearby? Maybe they'd have a noname brand
>of peanut oil in large quanities.

nope. but at the rate i use it, i think a gallon would go rancid on
me. i'm keeping the quart in the refrigerator as it is.

your pal,
blake

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.


But look for the really tiny label on the big box store version. I have
never seen anything except blended oil in those carboys displayed by the
turkey fryers.

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

In article >,
lid says...
> 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.
>
>
> But look for the really tiny label on the big box store version. I have
> never seen anything except blended oil in those carboys displayed by the
> turkey fryers.
>
> >
> > Is it just in my area or has anyone else noticed this disappearing
> > act?
> >
> > nb
>

Interestingly Home Depot of all places has 3 gallon jugs of peanut oil
for $23.99. And it wasn't a blend but ALL peanut oil.

That works out to nearly $8 per gallon, or six cents an ounce. So my
little 12oz. bottle had a cost of 72 cents. Yet I had to pay close to $7
for it.

What a world we live in.

T wrote:
> In article >,

>
> Interestingly Home Depot of all places has 3 gallon jugs of peanut oil
> for $23.99. And it wasn't a blend but ALL peanut oil.
>
> That works out to nearly $8 per gallon, or six cents an ounce. So my
> little 12oz. bottle had a cost of 72 cents. Yet I had to pay close to $7
> for it.
>
> What a world we live in.
>

Last time I was looking for a carboy of peanut oil I checked there and
it had PEANUT OIL printed in really large characters on the box and a
really tiny label with peanut oil noted as the last component of the blend.

I found a carboy of 100% peanut oil at a food service place.

My stores usually carry Hollywood or Planters peanut oil, but not
both. And maybe a big jug for turkey frying. I have more of a problem
finding regular olive oil. It's all extra virgin, even the big cans on
the bottom shelf.