Not Be Buying Again

[marvholly]

BIC crystal stick pens - dry out WAAAY too quick – just tossed about 8 (the papermates bought at the same time are just fine)
Dollar Tree – pancake syrup, ice cream cups, Italian dressing
Aldi – pasta sauce,

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Hampton Farms roasted peanuts in the shell--too many rotten peanuts and too many empty peanut shells. I need to find shelled peanuts that are not made in equipment with or possibly contain tree nuts.

[yogiii]

Mar 1, 2016 11:38:03 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Hampton Farms roasted peanuts in the shell--too many rotten peanuts and too many empty peanut shells. I need to find shelled peanuts that are not made in equipment with or possibly contain tree nuts.

I've heard this company does that

americasbestnutco.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

but I don't see that confirmed on their page.

You could send them a message and see what they say.

[resolution]

I won't buy the produce with a $1 off sticker on the package and the expiration date tomorrow. No matter how much I eat, I always end up eating it too slow and throwing away more than the $1 I saved.

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Mar 2, 2016 7:51:40 GMT -5 yogiii said:

Mar 1, 2016 11:38:03 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Hampton Farms roasted peanuts in the shell--too many rotten peanuts and too many empty peanut shells. I need to find shelled peanuts that are not made in equipment with or possibly contain tree nuts.

I've heard this company does that

americasbestnutco.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

but I don't see that confirmed on their page.

You could send them a message and see what they say.

Thanks, Yogii!!!

I'll contact them directly to confirm.

[Chocolate Lover]

I guess you don't have any peanut farms up there huh GRG?  

My mom's backyard neighbor is a field an there used to be peanuts there. Her aunt would wander out and pull up a handful now and then. You'd have to shell yourself but you'd be sure to not cross contaminate right from the farm.

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Mar 2, 2016 12:42:26 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

I guess you don't have any peanut farms up there huh GRG?  

My mom's backyard neighbor is a field an there used to be peanuts there. Her aunt would wander out and pull up a handful now and then. You'd have to shell yourself but you'd be sure to not cross contaminate right from the farm.

Umm, no. No peanut farms or trees (old joke). :-)

I suspect the cold and snow are not conducive to peanut growth. ;-)

The eternal linking of peanuts and tree nuts gets a little frustrating after a while. ODS is proof that you can be allergic to one and not the other (because peanuts aren't nuts at all). And, of course, peanuts are one of his favorite snacks. I'm going to have soooo much free time when he heads off to college and I don't have to feed him anymore. ;-)

[wvugurl26]

Mar 2, 2016 13:36:21 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Mar 2, 2016 12:42:26 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

I guess you don't have any peanut farms up there huh GRG?  

My mom's backyard neighbor is a field an there used to be peanuts there. Her aunt would wander out and pull up a handful now and then. You'd have to shell yourself but you'd be sure to not cross contaminate right from the farm.

Umm, no. No peanut farms or trees (old joke). :-)

I suspect the cold and snow are not conducive to peanut growth. ;-)

The eternal linking of peanuts and tree nuts gets a little frustrating after a while. ODS is proof that you can be allergic to one and not the other (because peanuts aren't nuts at all). And, of course, peanuts are one of his favorite snacks. I'm going to have soooo much free time when he heads off to college and I don't have to feed him anymore. ;-)

A coworker's son is like that. When we travel her snack of choice is trail mix with tree nuts! Always consumed and packaging disposed of before returning home.

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Mar 2, 2016 13:54:14 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Mar 2, 2016 13:36:21 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Umm, no. No peanut farms or trees (old joke). :-)

I suspect the cold and snow are not conducive to peanut growth. ;-)

The eternal linking of peanuts and tree nuts gets a little frustrating after a while. ODS is proof that you can be allergic to one and not the other (because peanuts aren't nuts at all). And, of course, peanuts are one of his favorite snacks. I'm going to have soooo much free time when he heads off to college and I don't have to feed him anymore. ;-)

A coworker's son is like that. When we travel her snack of choice is trail mix with tree nuts! Always consumed and packaging disposed of before returning home.

LOL, my family does the same.  When I travel alone with ODS, it's all about eggs and foods that contain eggs and cashews and almonds and pistachios and shellfish.  When I travel alone with YDS, it's all about Chipotle (which added tofu to its menu a couple of years ago thereby eliminating itself from our list of go-to restaurants).  

[wvugurl26]

Mar 2, 2016 14:09:11 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Mar 2, 2016 13:54:14 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

A coworker's son is like that. When we travel her snack of choice is trail mix with tree nuts! Always consumed and packaging disposed of before returning home.

LOL, my family does the same.  When I travel alone with ODS, it's all about eggs and foods that contain eggs and cashews and almonds and pistachios and shellfish.  When I travel alone with YDS, it's all about Chipotle (which added tofu to its menu a couple of years ago thereby eliminating itself from our list of go-to restaurants).  

I was pitching a fit at Wegman's the other night. The roasted red skin potatoes ingredient list included soy protein. Wtf! I was not happy! I will never get the obsession with adding soy to everything.

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Mar 2, 2016 14:11:35 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Mar 2, 2016 14:09:11 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

LOL, my family does the same.  When I travel alone with ODS, it's all about eggs and foods that contain eggs and cashews and almonds and pistachios and shellfish.  When I travel alone with YDS, it's all about Chipotle (which added tofu to its menu a couple of years ago thereby eliminating itself from our list of go-to restaurants).  

I was pitching a fit at Wegman's the other night. The roasted red skin potatoes ingredient list included soy protein. Wtf! I was not happy! I will never get the obsession with adding soy to everything.

Especially when it is added to things that don't really need anything added to them like roasted potatoes.  Take a potato.  Roast it.  MAYBE add some salt and pepper or a bit of butter.  But, soy protein?  WTF is right!!!!

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Mar 2, 2016 7:51:40 GMT -5 yogiii said:

Mar 1, 2016 11:38:03 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Hampton Farms roasted peanuts in the shell--too many rotten peanuts and too many empty peanut shells. I need to find shelled peanuts that are not made in equipment with or possibly contain tree nuts.

I've heard this company does that

americasbestnutco.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

but I don't see that confirmed on their page.

You could send them a message and see what they say.

Heard back -- they ONLY process and sell peanuts!!!!!

Thank you, for the referral, yogiii!!!

Off to place a huge order for YDS.  

[jeep108]

I bought turkey wraps from Costco.  Reading the ingredients, there is soy in them.  Why would you need soy in a turkey wrap?  

[wvugurl26]

Mar 4, 2016 11:58:03 GMT -5 jeep108 said:

I bought turkey wraps from Costco.  Reading the ingredients, there is soy in them.  Why would you need soy in a turkey wrap?  

They hide it in all kinds of stupid places.

I do cook a lot of things from scratch. But sometimes I'm tired of cooking plus we needed to get groceries. At least they list the ingredients of the dishes so I can make a decision. I was in the ER one time and hadn't eaten all day. My poor brother after work was at the 7-11 reading labels on everything trying to find something for me to eat. Luckily I'm not life threatening allergic to it but I don't like puking so I avoid it.

[Opti]

Mar 2, 2016 14:11:35 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Mar 2, 2016 14:09:11 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

LOL, my family does the same.  When I travel alone with ODS, it's all about eggs and foods that contain eggs and cashews and almonds and pistachios and shellfish.  When I travel alone with YDS, it's all about Chipotle (which added tofu to its menu a couple of years ago thereby eliminating itself from our list of go-to restaurants).  

I was pitching a fit at Wegman's the other night. The roasted red skin potatoes ingredient list included soy protein. Wtf! I was not happy! I will never get the obsession with adding soy to everything.

I wonder if the soy protein was part of some flavoring. Its sad they couldn't have just used nice simple herbs or spices.

[Ombud]

Mar 4, 2016 14:23:35 GMT -5 Opti said:

Mar 2, 2016 14:11:35 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

I was pitching a fit at Wegman's the other night. The roasted red skin potatoes ingredient list included soy protein. Wtf! I was not happy! I will never get the obsession with adding soy to everything.

I wonder if the soy protein was part of some flavoring. Its sad they couldn't have just used nice simple herbs or spices.

it's for the vegetarians and vegans. Hard to get enough protein if you don't eat anything with a face

[wvugurl26]

Mar 16, 2016 9:06:45 GMT -5 Ombud said:

Mar 4, 2016 14:23:35 GMT -5 Opti said:

I wonder if the soy protein was part of some flavoring. Its sad they couldn't have just used nice simple herbs or spices.

it's for the vegetarians and vegans. Hard to get enough protein if you don't eat anything with a face

Well it sucks when a side dish is ruined for those of us who cannot have soy. I would absolutely not expect to find it in potatoes. That could go badly for me if Wegman's didn't label everything. I kind of expect that at whole foods but Wegman's? Luckily Panera listened and took it out of the broccoli cheese soup.

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Mar 16, 2016 9:06:45 GMT -5 Ombud said:

Mar 4, 2016 14:23:35 GMT -5 Opti said:

I wonder if the soy protein was part of some flavoring. Its sad they couldn't have just used nice simple herbs or spices.

it's for the vegetarians and vegans. Hard to get enough protein if you don't eat anything with a face

I think soybeans actually do have a face.  

Darn, I guess the vegetarians and vegans will have to give up soy now.  

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Review on the American Best Nut Company peanuts:

1.  I got a 4-flavor sample pack:  salted, sea salt, honey roasted, and seasoned.  

2.  The seasoned peanuts have hydrolized soy protein in the seasoning.     The other flavors are soy-free.

3.  The sea salt peanuts are TOO salty, and that's saying alot because I love salt.  

4.  The honey roasted are really, really yummy.  Mind you, these are southern-style peanuts -- so they are boiled before they are roasted, which gives them a distinctive crunchy but ever-so-slight gummy texture.  

5.  The salted peanuts are good (maybe a bit overshadowed by they yummy honey roasted).

So, in total, the peanuts get a 3 out of 5 rating, but the honey roasted and salted peanuts each get 4 out of 5 (I am firmly withholding a star on every rating because of the use of stupid soy.)  

[Chocolate Lover]

Mar 16, 2016 14:36:06 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Review on the American Nut Company peanuts:

1.  I got a 4-flavor sample pack:  salted, sea salt, honey roasted, and seasoned.  

2.  The seasoned peanuts have hydrolized soy protein in the seasoning.     The other flavors are soy-free.

3.  The sea salt peanuts are TOO salty, and that's saying alot because I love salt.  

4.  The honey roasted are really, really yummy.  Mind you, these are southern-style peanuts -- so they are boiled before they are roasted, which gives them a distinctive crunchy but ever-so-slight gummy texture.  

5.  The salted peanuts are good (maybe a bit overshadowed by they yummy honey roasted).

So, in total, the peanuts get a 3 out of 5 rating, but the honey roasted and salted peanuts each get 4 out of 5 (I am firmly withholding a star on every rating because of the use of stupid soy.)  

I have never ever in my life seen a BOILED roasted peanut and I have never lived north of I-10. WTF?! 

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Mar 16, 2016 14:42:34 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Mar 16, 2016 14:36:06 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Review on the American Nut Company peanuts:

1.  I got a 4-flavor sample pack:  salted, sea salt, honey roasted, and seasoned.  

2.  The seasoned peanuts have hydrolized soy protein in the seasoning.     The other flavors are soy-free.

3.  The sea salt peanuts are TOO salty, and that's saying alot because I love salt.  

4.  The honey roasted are really, really yummy.  Mind you, these are southern-style peanuts -- so they are boiled before they are roasted, which gives them a distinctive crunchy but ever-so-slight gummy texture.  

5.  The salted peanuts are good (maybe a bit overshadowed by they yummy honey roasted).

So, in total, the peanuts get a 3 out of 5 rating, but the honey roasted and salted peanuts each get 4 out of 5 (I am firmly withholding a star on every rating because of the use of stupid soy.)  

I have never ever in my life seen a BOILED roasted peanut and I have never lived north of I-10. WTF?! 

Well, they ain't northern-style!!!!   

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Just checked -- they're "Virginia style" peanuts.

Virginia is in the South.

My post remains accurate.  

[Chocolate Lover]

Mar 16, 2016 14:45:55 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Just checked -- their "Virginia style" peanuts.

Virginia is in the South.

My post remains accurate.  

Virginia is only technically Southern. They obviously have been badly influenced by some outside sources. 

[lexxy703]

Mar 16, 2016 15:01:37 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Mar 16, 2016 14:45:55 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Just checked -- their "Virginia style" peanuts.

Virginia is in the South.

My post remains accurate.  

Virginia is only technically Southern. They obviously have been badly influenced by some outside sources. 

Hey now!  I don't like boiled peanuts.  They are weird.  And there is no such thing as too salty peanuts GRG.

[Chocolate Lover]

Boiled peanuts are fine, boiled and then roasted? That's just wrong. 

[Tiny]

Mar 4, 2016 11:58:03 GMT -5 jeep108 said:

I bought turkey wraps from Costco.  Reading the ingredients, there is soy in them.  Why would you need soy in a turkey wrap?  

So they can put less turkey in it? Thus saving money making the product but continue to sell it labeled as "Turkey"?

 

[justme]

Mar 16, 2016 15:01:37 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Mar 16, 2016 14:45:55 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Just checked -- their "Virginia style" peanuts.

Virginia is in the South.

My post remains accurate.  

Virginia is only technically Southern. They obviously have been badly influenced by some outside sources. 

They're more southern than you if you haven't lived north of I-10! As I've always said, Florida is too far south to be southern.

[Chocolate Lover]

Mar 17, 2016 17:18:48 GMT -5 justme said:

Mar 16, 2016 15:01:37 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Virginia is only technically Southern. They obviously have been badly influenced by some outside sources. 

They're more southern than you if you haven't lived north of I-10! As I've always said, Florida is too far south to be southern.

I'm not in FL sweetie  It runs through lots of other states. 

[justme]

Mar 18, 2016 9:49:57 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Mar 17, 2016 17:18:48 GMT -5 justme said:

They're more southern than you if you haven't lived north of I-10! As I've always said, Florida is too far south to be southern.

I'm not in FL sweetie  It runs through lots of other states. 

Oh, ha true! My bad. I forgot.

[Chocolate Lover]

Mar 18, 2016 9:53:00 GMT -5 justme said:

Mar 18, 2016 9:49:57 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

I'm not in FL sweetie  It runs through lots of other states. 

Oh, ha true! My bad. I forgot.

I do like to keep it kind of up in the air where I actually am, more mysterious that way.