Foods where a generic/house brand is better than the name brand
Nov 14, 2010, 1:14 pm
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afaik, there's no actual technical definition for "European-style" butter. That was the description used by the rep at the Fancy Food Show.
ime, typically, "European-style" refers to a higher butterfat content than usually found in those butters produced in the US.
then again iirc, I've also seen "European-style" used as designation for cultured butter.
in any event, ESB can come in either salted or unsalted varieties.
fwiw, unsalted butter is also commonly known as "sweet" butter
hth...but my suggestion would be buy some (suggestions can be found in the butter thread) & see if you taste the difference.
Nov 14, 2010, 5:03 pm
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Chowhound as well has a lot of butter discussions. I am sorry but without meaning to offend I don't most butter I have tried in America, salt issue aside. Butters have very distinct flavours although I cannot be more descriptive - the experts online have more detail to the variables.
I did try some Kerrygold (Irish) from Trader Joe's and that was very good albeit a very different taste to the butter I usually eat. I don't think however that TJ sells President brand anymore, which is my fall back if I cannot find Danish butter in the US.
I did try some Kerrygold (Irish) from Trader Joe's and that was very good albeit a very different taste to the butter I usually eat. I don't think however that TJ sells President brand anymore, which is my fall back if I cannot find Danish butter in the US.
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I just wait til Coke goes on sale, and then buy it. Sometimes it will go as low as 5 (12pks) for $10. But I'll stock up anytime it hits 4 for $10
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Also.. I realize that Jiffy is a name brand... but their 50 cent (sometimes half that) cornbread mix kicks the butt of any of the more expensive name brands out there.
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Publix Honey Wheat English Muffins
I love Wegmans and have lots of favorites from Trader Joes. But I can't find any English muffin that compares to the honey wheat ones I enjoyed from Publix during my time in Nashville. Those were the best. I'd drop one in the toaster and the whole office would be wondering what smelled so delicious.
I love Wegmans and have lots of favorites from Trader Joes. But I can't find any English muffin that compares to the honey wheat ones I enjoyed from Publix during my time in Nashville. Those were the best. I'd drop one in the toaster and the whole office would be wondering what smelled so delicious.
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Kroger Private Selection roasted and salted pecans are even better than the Trader Joe ones.