A break on supermarket prices

[FrankPintor]

In case anyone is unaware, Coto often stocks frozen turkeys (pavita congelada Sadia, $11.499/kg.). They are somewhat small, which can actually be a plus, and have a heavy dose of a saline "marinade". Still, much better than no turkey.

A while back, I spachcocked one and roasted it for about 80 minutes, both light and dark meat perfectly done. Great soup with bones and leftovers too. The next one (now thawing) will be on the parilla with chimichurri. The cool weather somehow seems prefect for turkey.

Yes they do, they’ve been my last resort for Christmas and Easter several times. Soaking overnight takes care of some of the salty marinade, and I normally do them in the oven.

I’ve never been brave enough to try one on the BBQ.

BTW, “carbón blanco” is essentially smokeless and would be great for things that take a long time on the BBQ. Just don’t google it. Also by the way, Coto often has frozen Pacú fish, one of the highlights of Argentinian fish, also great on the BBQ.

 

[Lanick]

I live in Nordelta. When you exit the community and take a right after the petrol station, there is a villa where the verduleria prices are at least half of what it is in supermarkets. The lady working for us, who lives 3 buses and 2,5 hours away, she bought the diapers for us from where she lived for almost half the prices. Same product, same brand. In Argentina everything is artificially inflated. Daylight robbery!

 

[Utopos]

I’ve never been brave enough to try one on the BBQ.

The BBQ/parilla is easy. I once suspended a 15 lb. turkey from a swing set over a kettle grill, fabricating a long foil hood over the turkey --- in the middle of a Buffalo NY winter with 3' of snow on the ground. It took all day but was, without question, the best turkey I've ever had.

 

[retiredbanker]

I buy particular wines from Coto when they have 40% off and never have I seen them cheaper anywhere, including Mercado Libre. Sometimes they are out of stock or only have a few bottles, so I grab whatever I can whenever they offer it. You too can use this "excuse".

...Oh --- Coto also sells food.

;=)

I buy particular wines from Coto when they have 40% off and never have I seen them cheaper anywhere, including Mercado Libre. Sometimes they are out of stock or only have a few bottles, so I grab whatever I can whenever they offer it. You too can use this "excuse".

...Oh --- Coto also sells food.

;=)

Carrefour supermarkets have a far better selection of wine and often run a 3 for 2 sale.

 

[Utopos]

Carrefour supermarkets have a far better selection of wine and often run a 3 for 2 sale.

Thanks. I often compare Carrefour, but they don't carry the few particular wines I like. Still, 40% is better than 3 for 2. You can also check CBGB distributors on Dorrego for wine, beer, and other items (I use their website, don't know if there is a storefront btw).

 

[Rich One]

Thanks. I often compare Carrefour, but they don't carry the few particular wines I like. Still, 40% is better than 3 for 2. You can also check CBGB distributors on Dorrego for wine, beer, and other items (I use their website, don't know if there is a storefront btw).

Very good spot for wines

CBGB

www.cbgbdistribucion.com.ar

 

[Utopos]

Not to hijack this thread but...

I'm somewhat surprised that no one has ever started a thread about Argentine wines. Beer is beer --- find one (or several) that you like and stick with it. Wine is different --- organic, changing, from year to year and person to person. And jam-packed with pretentious BS!

From my personal experience, there is only the loosest correlation between cost and quality with wines here. I am not the best judge, certainly, but for the past year or so I've experimented... done "research" if you will... only to find that occasionally what I enjoy the most is the least expensive or much cheaper than others similar. Not always, certainly. But too frequently, the pricey ones I've tried are, well... OK. … even good perhaps. But definitely NOT 3-20x better.

I've gone to some upscale wine shops, looking for guidance, finding disappointment. My wife's family has inspired much of what I appreciate. I pay attention to the wines offered at asados and/or fiestas. My wife's nephew recently guided my hand away from a bottle of bonarda (much coveted by me) to a Zuccardi malbac which I now often buy. Perhaps he was saving that 10 year old bonarda for another time? He gets hugs anyway.

So, if anyone is interested in starting a thread about wines recommended, particularly if inexpensive, I will happily join you.

Gracias.