Comments on: Shallots http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2009/09/shallots/ The Sweet, The Savory Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:20:20 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Bistro Salad and Mustard-Thyme Vinaigrette : Chocolate & Garlic http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2009/09/shallots/comment-page-1/#comment-1036 Bistro Salad and Mustard-Thyme Vinaigrette : Chocolate & Garlic Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:15:50 +0000 http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/?p=2290#comment-1036 [...] tablespoons red or white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 shallot, peeled 1 small garlic clove, peeled [I always use 2 medium size cloves] 2 teaspoons fresh thyme [...] [...] tablespoons red or white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 shallot, peeled 1 small garlic clove, peeled [I always use 2 medium size cloves] 2 teaspoons fresh thyme [...]

]]> By: Mary Ann http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2009/09/shallots/comment-page-1/#comment-979 Mary Ann Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:46:02 +0000 http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/?p=2290#comment-979 Pmpm, this was very useful. I've tried buying shallots around here with no luck. I didn't know about the bag at Costco or Chao's nor did it occur to me to try growing them (you would think it would since we tried growing garlic this year, but it wasn't really a year for thinking . . . ). I've always bought tired, dry little things for way too much at the grocery store. I'll try Chao's and wait to hear your restaurant recommendation! Pmpm, this was very useful. I’ve tried buying shallots around here with no luck. I didn’t know about the bag at Costco or Chao’s nor did it occur to me to try growing them (you would think it would since we tried growing garlic this year, but it wasn’t really a year for thinking . . . ). I’ve always bought tired, dry little things for way too much at the grocery store. I’ll try Chao’s and wait to hear your restaurant recommendation!

]]> By: Jim F. http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2009/09/shallots/comment-page-1/#comment-977 Jim F. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:31:55 +0000 http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/?p=2290#comment-977 I second Mark M's advice: shop at Chao's whenever you can: good deals on Asian ingredients and produce, including shallots. And on top of that, they are a very nice family running a small store that needs our support. So, shopping at Chao's is not only less expensive, it is the right thing to do. I second Mark M’s advice: shop at Chao’s whenever you can: good deals on Asian ingredients and produce, including shallots. And on top of that, they are a very nice family running a small store that needs our support. So, shopping at Chao’s is not only less expensive, it is the right thing to do.

]]> By: Mark M. http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2009/09/shallots/comment-page-1/#comment-976 Mark M. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:45:19 +0000 http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/?p=2290#comment-976 The best deal in town for shallots and a lot of other fresh ingredients is Chao's Trading Post, 77 N University Avenue, Provo, (801) 377-8845. They also have phenomenal deals on vinegars, rice wine, Thai curries, etc. I have started shopping there for produce before I go to other grocery outlets. You'll love it. Mark M. The best deal in town for shallots and a lot of other fresh ingredients is Chao’s Trading Post,
77 N University Avenue, Provo, (801) 377-8845. They also have phenomenal deals on vinegars, rice wine, Thai curries, etc. I have started shopping there for produce before I go to other grocery outlets. You’ll love it.
Mark M.

]]> By: Jim F. http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/2009/09/shallots/comment-page-1/#comment-975 Jim F. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:16:31 +0000 http://www.chocolateandgarlic.com/?p=2290#comment-975 I, too, love shallots. We grew them quite successfully one year, but the starts were too expensive to make them cost effective and I didn't figure out a way to store them well. Having a lot of shallots isn't a blessing if you don't have enough things to do with them, and having to throw them away is not only expensive (given what I paid for them as babies), but sad because I hate to throw away what I've grown. As for the slugs: put out a lid, such as the lid of a mayonnaise jar, and fill it about half way to the brim with beer. It attracts slugs and snails and kills them. I have no idea why it does either, but I have been using this method for many years and it works marvelously. (And they don't seem to be picky about brand names.) I, too, love shallots. We grew them quite successfully one year, but the starts were too expensive to make them cost effective and I didn’t figure out a way to store them well. Having a lot of shallots isn’t a blessing if you don’t have enough things to do with them, and having to throw them away is not only expensive (given what I paid for them as babies), but sad because I hate to throw away what I’ve grown.

As for the slugs: put out a lid, such as the lid of a mayonnaise jar, and fill it about half way to the brim with beer. It attracts slugs and snails and kills them. I have no idea why it does either, but I have been using this method for many years and it works marvelously. (And they don’t seem to be picky about brand names.)

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