tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post365648217565740841..comments2024-03-28T17:15:05.903-04:00Comments on Mystery Lovers' Kitchen: So Many Stores, So Little Time!Korina Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533228666706765470noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-45643275960696344872011-01-10T19:12:46.685-05:002011-01-10T19:12:46.685-05:00Krista, I've wanted a vertical roaster for age...Krista, I've wanted a vertical roaster for ages, and now you've really convinced me to add one to my list of "have-to-have" new kitchen gadgets this year!<br /><br />As for grocery shopping, count me in with the average of 3 stores. I live in the country between 2 small towns, one of which has a WalMart and a Super1 large chain,(& recently a Walgreen's)and the smaller Lynn in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624333137637840905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-36037813168394748052011-01-10T17:26:46.683-05:002011-01-10T17:26:46.683-05:00Avery, I try not to double-back, either! It still ...Avery, I try not to double-back, either! It still takes half the day to shop!<br /><br />NoraA, you're not crazy! You do what the rest of us are doing. I think you're smart to make big pots of soup and split them up. I use my freezer a lot, too. Just the other day I was glad I had it so I could stock up on meat that was on sale.<br /><br />Did you notice what a beautiful bell curve Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-18977032881624442262011-01-10T15:22:53.700-05:002011-01-10T15:22:53.700-05:00Alright, I admit I'm crazy, but most of you al...Alright, I admit I'm crazy, but most of you already know that. My main shopping store is called KOSHER PALACE. It's a supermarket carrying ONLY kosher certified products. The other 3 stores I go to are also Kosher Supermarkets, but the difference is that I use them because they all rotate meat specials from week to week. <br /><br />There's a local handout called Torah Times. It NoraAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820850644240626655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-3774129647390752782011-01-10T15:21:38.162-05:002011-01-10T15:21:38.162-05:00Laineshots, the beer does not flavor the meat. It...Laineshots, the beer does not flavor the meat. It adds moisture though, which makes for a deliciously soft meat. <br /><br />Whole Foods is my favorite store. Alas, the closest one is hours away. I have to say that my local natural food store does a fairly good job, but they can't begin to carry the selection that one finds at Whole Foods.<br /><br />Shirley, I've brined chicken Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-73477191971359089032011-01-10T14:58:53.448-05:002011-01-10T14:58:53.448-05:00Love the vertical roaster. I'm a single-store...Love the vertical roaster. I'm a single-store shopper until it comes to fish or gluten-free things, then I'm back and forth. I try to make a circle whenever I'm shopping. Start here, never double-back.<br />~AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-69727234387085688012011-01-10T13:41:15.663-05:002011-01-10T13:41:15.663-05:00My husband and I shop minimum 2 or 3 stores depedi...My husband and I shop minimum 2 or 3 stores depeding on prices. I have a local store for the day to day stuff like milk, eggs etc so that would be 4 at least.<br /><br />My pledge this summer is to shop at the farmer's market at least once every two weeks. <br /><br />My dh is the chef in our house but I am going to recommend this roasting method. Our next adventure in roasting a chicken was Shirley Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-57818875340515150682011-01-10T12:13:07.495-05:002011-01-10T12:13:07.495-05:00That vertical roasting idea looks great - I'll...That vertical roasting idea looks great - I'll bet it moistens the breast nicely. I've wondered about that beer-can chicken; my husband's company even sells a rack that'll hold the beer can. Does the beer flavor the chicken? Wonder what other cans of stuff you could use?<br /><br />How many stores? Well, there's the one that delivers (good for heavy things). Whole Foods, Laineshotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404938863398418810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-12605297602512476562011-01-10T12:10:41.753-05:002011-01-10T12:10:41.753-05:00Julie, I don't know why rotisserie chickens ar...Julie, I don't know why rotisserie chickens are cheaper, either, unless stores have them as loss leaders to draw us into the stores. <br /><br />I do know that my Kroger uses better fish in the made-on-site sushi than they sell in their fish department. Isn't that crazy?<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-49748988155007231162011-01-10T10:51:33.298-05:002011-01-10T10:51:33.298-05:00Krista - I'm sold. I have to get one of those ...Krista - I'm sold. I have to get one of those vertical roasters. But Dave brings up a good point (and a humorous image...) - why are the rotisserie chickens cheaper? No idea. But I will definitely try this one. I've had the beer can chicken before, but I've never roasted one vertically myself. This will be fun. I know it! Thanks!Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-91931328674921093392011-01-10T10:36:29.618-05:002011-01-10T10:36:29.618-05:00Cleo, it's so good for me to know I'm not ...Cleo, it's so good for me to know I'm not alone in my trek from store to store. I was beginning to think I was the only one who did that. The results of the poll suggest that a lot of us shop around. That's probably good for the stores in this economy. I just wish it didn't take so long!<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-44292762766400001832011-01-10T10:34:17.633-05:002011-01-10T10:34:17.633-05:00Dave, I *love* beer bottom chicken. It's the ...Dave, I *love* beer bottom chicken. It's the very same idea, except on the grill. I find the chicken cooks a little bit faster on the grill, though. It's always so juicy and wonderful. Yum! I've never made it with lemon, will have to try it.<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-44489092178864990422011-01-10T10:32:30.450-05:002011-01-10T10:32:30.450-05:00Elizabeth, I thought you would like the write myst...Elizabeth, I thought you would like the write mystery for one hour part! I like that, too. : )<br /><br />Dru, walking distance makes a huge difference in city living. But you probably have green grocers, bakeries, and butchers that I don't have out here in the country.<br /><br />Nurse Judy, reading a mystery for an hour might even be more important than writing one! I used to buy paper Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-3718935068326900052011-01-10T10:18:40.723-05:002011-01-10T10:18:40.723-05:00How many stores do I shop in? OMG. Thx for giving ...How many stores do I shop in? OMG. Thx for giving me a laugh. I was beginning to think I was the only one who schlepped from store to store to store. (For me it's three or more, depending on what we need.) I love this post. Your chicken is gorgeous (mouth duly watering). And your suggestions are always spot-on. I esp. like the sturdy look of this Spanek brand stand and will def. check it outCleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-7310796654629647782011-01-10T10:03:24.983-05:002011-01-10T10:03:24.983-05:00Isn't there something beautiful about the way ...Isn't there something beautiful about the way the chicken comes out.<br /><br />OK, you've done the vertical roaster, but have you tried beer butt chicken yet??? Same principle, but you balance the chicken on a beer can. Pop the can open, discard about 1/3rd of the beer (gosh, wonder where to pour the beer). Add some spices (I like a Cajun mix) to the beer. the beer steams the chickenInspired by eRecipeCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104173871760979364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-34010507156337246362011-01-10T09:32:08.641-05:002011-01-10T09:32:08.641-05:00I shop 3 grocery stores on a regular basis. Meijer...I shop 3 grocery stores on a regular basis. Meijer (a Midwestern chain) because they have the best selection and quality of produce, Walmart (a universal chain!) for paper goods, etc., and Sam's Club for other things I need that I can't get (like 90% ground beef for under $2.50/lb). I have to agree, I love plain old roast chicken, nothing fancy but truly hard to beat! Since I can't NurseJudyMac55http://twitter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-27262319869397066362011-01-10T07:59:52.511-05:002011-01-10T07:59:52.511-05:00There's only one grocery store within walking ...There's only one grocery store within walking distance of my place.<br /><br />Love the vertical chicken roaster. Also like that it takes an hour.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-74578638124576108262011-01-10T05:57:29.699-05:002011-01-10T05:57:29.699-05:00Ha! I like that "write mystery for one hour&q...Ha! I like that "write mystery for one hour" part of the recipe! <br /><br />I shop at 2 stores each week. Occasionally, I add others to the list. One has better produce. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com