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Farm Kitchen:  I'm having trouble finding Halibut in stores  |
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FieldsofThyme
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StrawHouseRanch
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Paula
Holt
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 Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 06:08:55 AM
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There is a handy guide online by the Environmental Defense Fund that outlines most seafood and fish and how to make your selections at the store, depending on where it is caught/raised based on their ratings for sustainable fishing and healthy environment. We keep the pocket version with us when we shop. This may not help you find the substitute for halibut, but when you do go shopping for fish, it will help you find the healthiest and most eco-friendly choices!
http://apps.edf.org/documents/1980_pocket_seafood_selector.pdf
Paula
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FebruaryViolet
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Jonni
Elsmere
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 06:12:35 AM
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Mahi Mahi or snapper. What store are you shopping? I note that you're in Ohio--our Kroger stores locally consistently stock Halibut, but it ain't cheap. In fact, I find it ridiculously priced.
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FieldsofThyme
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FebruaryViolet
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 07:42:15 AM
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That's not too bad--Mahi Mahi is a pricey fish. And Halibut even more pricey. That's why I don't buy it anymore. The last 2 pieces of halibut I purchased from a Kremer's market near my home rang up $23.00!!!!!
I just made fish for 5 people and the recipe called for Coley, which is a meaty white fish, mostly found in Britain, so cod is a good replacement. I've never thought cod very salty, but I do appreciate that it's mild. Anyway, I ended up paying $17.98 for 5 pieces of fish. Not whole fish, just pieces of the filet!
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graciegreeneyes
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Rosalia
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 1:20:28 PM
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I've been trying to support our local businesses more since Trader Joe's opened (I shop at trader joe's too but want to be fair) anyway - I planned a halibut dinner for 2 and ended up paying $28 for just the two of us. Yikes! To be fair I bought too much - it is hard though, living inland and wanting to serve fish. Availability and price may vary depending on season too....
Amy Grace
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I'm having trouble finding Halibut in stores
