Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
Regulador.
Janet US

"Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
...
> Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
> was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
> labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
> Regulador.
> Janet US

size?

On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:33:54 -0700, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

>Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
>was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
>labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
>Regulador.
>Janet US
Sorry, that is for one gram.
Janet US

Janet Bostwick > wrote:

>Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
>was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
>labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
>Regulador.

That seems real high to me. I've been getting mine from saffron.com
by the ounce. [it lasts me about a year] $80 an ounce for *super*
Afghan saffron and I usually get some of their vanilla beans at the
same time. Shipping is about $10 from CA to NY.

Jim

On Mon, 7 Nov 2011 18:01:03 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:33:54 -0700, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
>> was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
>> labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
>> Regulador.
>
>They carry that year round here in Austin. I noticed it again
>tonight. A small jar clam-shelled onto a larger piece of cardboard.
>
>-sw

We get seasonal displays of vanilla beans and apparently saffron. They
just built us a bigger store and built one on the other side of the
metro area but already it isn't enough. The store is extremely
popular here. I hear about things that other Costco stores in larger
metro areas carry and I am jealous.
Janet US

On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:05:56 -0600, Andy > wrote:

>Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:33:54 -0700, Janet Bostwick
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
>>>was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
>>>labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
>>>Regulador.
>>>Janet US
>> Sorry, that is for one gram.
>
>
>Janet,
>
>If you buy a a gram, establish that it's real saffron. Test it by
>dropping a pinch into a glass of warm water. If it quickly turns the
>water red, it's been dyed and of inferior quality. Get your money back.
>
>Good quality saffron will take minutes to add color to the water.
>
>Best,
>
>Andy
Thank you. I don't think I will waste a whole pinch but perhaps one
thread when I open the little jar.
Janet US

On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:21:08 -0500, Jim Elbrecht >
wrote:

>Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>
>>Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
>>was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
>>labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
>>Regulador.
>
>That seems real high to me. I've been getting mine from saffron.com
>by the ounce. [it lasts me about a year] $80 an ounce for *super*
>Afghan saffron and I usually get some of their vanilla beans at the
>same time. Shipping is about $10 from CA to NY.
>
>Jim
A different cultivar perhaps?
Janet US

On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:21:08 -0500, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:

>That seems real high to me. I've been getting mine from saffron.com
>by the ounce. [it lasts me about a year] $80 an ounce for *super*
>Afghan saffron and I usually get some of their vanilla beans at the
>same time. Shipping is about $10 from CA to NY.

Your seems very high to me as well. 8)

We've had extensive saffron swapping and tasting threads here in past years. I
still get my saffron from any one of a number of local Indian grocery stores,
at $25 to $30 for a one ounce tin.

-- Larry

On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:05:56 -0600, Andy > wrote:

>Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:33:54 -0700, Janet Bostwick
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
>>>was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
>>>labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
>>>Regulador.
>>>Janet US
>> Sorry, that is for one gram.
>
>
>Janet,
>
>If you buy a a gram, establish that it's real saffron. Test it by
>dropping a pinch into a glass of warm water. If it quickly turns the
>water red, it's been dyed and of inferior quality. Get your money back.
>
>Good quality saffron will take minutes to add color to the water.

And it won't be red... saffron imparts a yellow hue.

On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:23:16 -0700, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

>On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:05:56 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>
>>Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:33:54 -0700, Janet Bostwick
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
>>>>was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
>>>>labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
>>>>Regulador.
>>>>Janet US
>>> Sorry, that is for one gram.
>>
>>
>>Janet,
>>
>>If you buy a a gram, establish that it's real saffron. Test it by
>>dropping a pinch into a glass of warm water. If it quickly turns the
>>water red, it's been dyed and of inferior quality. Get your money back.
>>
>>Good quality saffron will take minutes to add color to the water.
>>
>>Best,
>>
>>Andy
>Thank you. I don't think I will waste a whole pinch but perhaps one
>thread when I open the little jar.
>Janet US

Best to test by cooking a cup of rice, rice is cheap and the worst can
happen is that you'll have flavorless colored rice.

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:22:02 -0700, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> We get seasonal displays of vanilla beans and apparently saffron. They
>> just built us a bigger store and built one on the other side of the
>> metro area but already it isn't enough. The store is extremely
>> popular here. I hear about things that other Costco stores in larger
>> metro areas carry and I am jealous.
>
> I just saw the vanilla beans for the first time tonight. $11 for 10
> of them. 5 each in two nice, sealed glass tubes.
>
> Speaking of seasonal items, is pickled herring considered a holiday
> thing? Or is it just herring season? I only see it there October
> through January.
>
> I think Atlantic herring season is around May-July. Holland (North
> Sea?) is June. but I'm not sure about other parts of the world.
>
> -sw

It's a holiday thing.

On Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:17:04 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:23:16 -0700, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:05:56 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>>
>>>Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:33:54 -0700, Janet Bostwick
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
>>>>>was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
>>>>>labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
>>>>>Regulador.
>>>>>Janet US
>>>> Sorry, that is for one gram.
>>>
>>>
>>>Janet,
>>>
>>>If you buy a a gram, establish that it's real saffron. Test it by
>>>dropping a pinch into a glass of warm water. If it quickly turns the
>>>water red, it's been dyed and of inferior quality. Get your money back.
>>>
>>>Good quality saffron will take minutes to add color to the water.
>>>
>> Thank you. I don't think I will waste a whole pinch but perhaps one
>> thread when I open the little jar.
>> Janet US
>
>I really don't think you have to worry about CostCo selling fake
>saffron. But you already knew that :-)
>
>-sw
Yes, but I appreciate the concern and advice of other members of this
group.
Janet US

On Mon, 7 Nov 2011 20:20:09 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:22:02 -0700, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> We get seasonal displays of vanilla beans and apparently saffron. They
>> just built us a bigger store and built one on the other side of the
>> metro area but already it isn't enough. The store is extremely
>> popular here. I hear about things that other Costco stores in larger
>> metro areas carry and I am jealous.
>
>I just saw the vanilla beans for the first time tonight. $11 for 10
>of them. 5 each in two nice, sealed glass tubes.
>
>Speaking of seasonal items, is pickled herring considered a holiday
>thing? Or is it just herring season? I only see it there October
>through January.

It's a new years eve thing for Germans and Poles. It's supposed to be
the first thing you eat as the clock changes to the new year for good
luck. I just got a jar at Costco only because it was cheap and I had
a taste for it. Costco here carries Vita brand but I prefer Noon
Hour. I love the stuff and eat it all year. It does go on sale in
December but around here it's always in stores including Costco.

Lou

On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:22:02 -0700, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

>On Mon, 7 Nov 2011 18:01:03 -0600, Sqwertz >
>wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:33:54 -0700, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>
>>> Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
>>> was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
>>> labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
>>> Regulador.
>>
>>They carry that year round here in Austin. I noticed it again
>>tonight. A small jar clam-shelled onto a larger piece of cardboard.
>>
>>-sw
>
>We get seasonal displays of vanilla beans and apparently saffron. They
>just built us a bigger store and built one on the other side of the
>metro area but already it isn't enough. The store is extremely
>popular here. I hear about things that other Costco stores in larger
>metro areas carry and I am jealous.

There's 7-8 Costco's in the Chicago metro and they all have different
stuff. More-so with seasonal things I think. I had to go get an ION
Tailgater for a friend because the stores by him didn't carry them.
We're only about 20 miles apart.

Lou

BTW, in Europe you can readily buy bottles of saffron oil. I've never seen a
recipe that calls for it, however.

-- Larry

On Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:54:15 -0500, wrote:

>BTW, in Europe you can readily buy bottles of saffron oil.

You need to have your eyes checked... it said snake oil.

On 2011-11-07, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
> Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
> was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
> labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
> Regulador.

I never quite got saffron. Bought some quality saffron, once, and
used it in rice. Seems it either jes colors the rice/dish and offers
little/no flavor, or if more is used, imparts a flavor like eating
dirt. OTOH, I get the same effect from fresh black truffles.
Probably jes me.

nb

On 11/7/2011 1:33 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
> was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
> labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
> Regulador.
> Janet US

My Swedish step-mom has a jar of saffron. It was jarring to see such a
large amount since we're used to seeing it sold in small envelopes. She
uses it for cookies and breads. She likes making cookies and breads
especially during this time of year.

I took a whiff of it and it was pretty heady stuff. I can't say it was
pleasant but I guess at the concentrations it's used the effect is quite
different. She said she got it at the "Apoteket" which as near as I can
guess is a pharmacy. It seems that Europeans can get saffron a lot
cheaper than we can. Now why the heck is that the case?

On Nov 9, 12:50*pm, notbob > wrote:
> On 2011-11-07, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>
> > Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. *The price
> > was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. *It is
> > labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
> > Regulador.
>
> I never quite got saffron. *Bought some quality saffron, once, and
> used it in rice. *Seems it either jes colors the rice/dish and offers
> little/no flavor, or if more is used, imparts a flavor like eating
> dirt. *OTOH, I get the same effect from fresh black truffles.
> Probably jes me. *

It seems to me that you described turmeric. Real saffron is very
aromatic as it comes.

Jerry
--
Engineering is the art of making what you want from things you can
get.

On Nov 9, 10:18*am, Jerry Avins > wrote:
> On Nov 9, 1:27*pm, dsi1 > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On 11/7/2011 1:33 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
> > > Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. *The price
> > > was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. *It is
> > > labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
> > > Regulador.
> > > Janet US
>
> > My Swedish step-mom has a jar of saffron. It was jarring to see such a
> > large amount since we're used to seeing it sold in small envelopes. She
> > uses it for cookies and breads. She likes making cookies and breads
> > especially during this time of year.
>
> > I took a whiff of it and it was pretty heady stuff. I can't say it was
> > pleasant but I guess at the concentrations it's used the effect is quite
> > different. She said she got it at the "Apoteket" which as near as I can
> > guess is a pharmacy. It seems that Europeans can get saffron a lot
> > cheaper than we can. Now why the heck is that the case?
>
> I buy it an ounce at a time fromhttp://www.saffron.com/. Check the
> site; it's full of information. The price has now risen to $80/oz.,
> more than double what I paid 5 years ago when it came from Iran.
>
> Jerry

My understanding is that they cut the saffron with some heroin for
more profit. (-:

On Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:47:31 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:53:16 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 7 Nov 2011 20:20:09 -0600, Sqwertz >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Speaking of seasonal items, is pickled herring considered a holiday
>>>thing? Or is it just herring season? I only see it there October
>>>through January.
>>
>> It's a new years eve thing for Germans and Poles. It's supposed to be
>> the first thing you eat as the clock changes to the new year for good
>> luck. I just got a jar at Costco only because it was cheap and I had
>> a taste for it. Costco here carries Vita brand but I prefer Noon
>> Hour. I love the stuff and eat it all year. It does go on sale in
>> December but around here it's always in stores including Costco.
>
>This is Blue Hill Bay (Acme Smoked Fish Company). I get a quart for
>$4.39 (it may only be 24 ounces). I eat it year round as well.

That's a good price. The Vita was 4.99 for 32 oz. I usually just get
a little jar because I'm the only one here who likes it. I find once
it's opened it gets mushy pretty quick.

The Polish place we like has barrels lined with plastic vats of kraut,
pickles, fish, ETC. I grabbed a few herring filets and it was good
but too salty to have more than one at a time. I went for another one
two days later and it was nasty. The texture had gone to shit.

Lou

On Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:39:06 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:54:11 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:47:31 -0600, Sqwertz >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>This is Blue Hill Bay (Acme Smoked Fish Company). I get a quart for
>>>$4.39 (it may only be 24 ounces). I eat it year round as well.
>>
>> That's a good price. The Vita was 4.99 for 32 oz. I usually just get
>> a little jar because I'm the only one here who likes it. I find once
>> it's opened it gets mushy pretty quick.
>
>I checked this monring,. It's $4.39 for 28 ounces. It's the pickled
>with wine, not the sour cream version (wine is the very last
>ingredient on the jar). They don't get mushy at all, though.

The Vita I bought is in wine too and I think it lasts longer than the
cream version once it's opened. I have no clue why that is.
>
>> The Polish place we like has barrels lined with plastic vats of kraut,
>> pickles, fish, ETC. I grabbed a few herring filets and it was good
>> but too salty to have more than one at a time. I went for another one
>> two days later and it was nasty. The texture had gone to shit.
>
>Most brined food have to stay submerged in brine. I have learned that
>you shouldn't drink the [real] pickle, kimchi, or sauerkraut juice
>lower than the level of the product.

I'll try to get some brine next time. I get my kraut there too but I
only get what I can eat in a day or so. I don't buy kraut in the
grocery store anymore. I always liked it but once I had the real deal
I don't like in from a bag or jar anymore.

Lou

On Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:22:22 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:23:20 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> I'll try to get some brine next time. I get my kraut there too but I
>> only get what I can eat in a day or so. I don't buy kraut in the
>> grocery store anymore. I always liked it but once I had the real deal
>> I don't like in from a bag or jar anymore.
>
>All sauerkraut is the "real deal" as far as pickling goes. There are
>no vinegared krauts (taht I've seen). Even Libby's.

I should have said fresh and not commercially packaged. I know little
about making it but from the little I've read if the temperature isn't
right during fermenting the texture and flavor suffer. All I know is
the stuff from the Polish place is much better than the name brands
like Franks and Vienna.

>Barrel-aged is another story. I suppose that barrel adds flavor ;-)

I did say the barrels were lined.
>
>I alsomost bought some "classic" French sauerkraut yesterday. Made
>with duck fat and spices (juniper, bay, etc...). But I chickened out
>at the last minute. It was $6 for 14 ounces.

That's high. I've heard of lard being used but know nothing about the
results. The stuff I like is $.79 a pound.

Lou

On Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 3:03:54 AM UTC+3:30, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> Today I noticed that Costco had saffron in the spice aisle. The price
> was $14.99, the same as Penzeys, but you don't have to pay s&h. It is
> labeled La Mancha Spanish Saffron and carries a seal from the Consejo
> Regulador.
> Janet US

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I'm just wild about Saffron, she's just wild about me.

On 11/15/2017 2:56 PM, wrote:
> I'm just wild about Saffron, she's just wild about me.
>

and electrical banana?

On 11/15/2017 5:06 PM, casa chevrolet wrote:
> On 11/15/2017 2:56 PM, wrote:
>> I'm just wild about Saffron, she's just wild about me.
>>
>
> and electrical banana?
>
forged.

On 11/15/2017 4:56 PM, wrote:
> I'm just wild about Saffron, she's just wild about me.
>
Quite right.

On 11/15/2017 3:17 PM, casa chevrolet wrote:
> On 11/15/2017 4:56 PM, wrote:
>> I'm just wild about Saffron, she's just wild about me.
>>
> Quite right.
forged.

On 11/15/2017 3:14 PM, casa chevrolet wrote:
> On 11/15/2017 5:06 PM, casa chevrolet wrote:
>> On 11/15/2017 2:56 PM, wrote:
>>> I'm just wild about Saffron, she's just wild about me.
>>>
>>
>> and electrical banana?
> >
> forged.
yes you did.

Donovan, Hurdy Gurdy Man is a much better song, Jimmy Page plays in it.

On 11/15/2017 3:57 PM, wrote:
> Donovan, Hurdy Gurdy Man is a much better song, Jimmy Page plays in it.
>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN_MG9B2CPI

On 11/15/2017 4:57 PM, wrote:
> Donovan, Hurdy Gurdy Man is a much better song, Jimmy Page plays in it.

Â* Atlantis , hands down winner .

Â* --

Â* Snag

On 11/15/2017 4:48 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
> On 11/15/2017 4:57 PM, wrote:
>> Donovan, Hurdy Gurdy Man is a much better song, Jimmy Page plays in it.
>
> Â* Atlantis , hands down winner .
>
> Â* --
>
> Â* Snag
>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj9F8pHJF10


.....aw...all those shiny, earnest hippies having a sing along...


Q
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On 2017-11-15, Terry Coombs > wrote:

> On 11/15/2017 4:57 PM, wrote:

>> Donovan, Hurdy Gurdy Man is a much better song, Jimmy Page plays in it.

> Atlantis , hands down winner .

Donovan!?

Colours, the organ solo jes knocks me out. Better even, than the
song, 96 Tears.

nb

On 11/16/2017 8:32 AM, notbob wrote:
> On 2017-11-15, Terry Coombs > wrote:
>
>> On 11/15/2017 4:57 PM, wrote:
>
>>> Donovan, Hurdy Gurdy Man is a much better song, Jimmy Page plays in it.
>
>> Atlantis , hands down winner .
>
> Donovan!?
>
> Colours, the organ solo jes knocks me out. Better even, than the
> song, 96 Tears.
>
> nb
>

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