I just want some lard, whole foods.

[marilynmac]

/* start rant

I just moved back to Colorado, and started up soaping here. I really want to use lard. The City Market didn't carry it, so I went to Whole Foods. I had to ask someone if they carried lard, and they gave me the dirtiest look, and practically threw me out to never come back.

Uh, lard: simple, pure, "whole", local, environmentally healthy, mostly unprocessed. Why so snooty about it?

They sell meat, they have whole aisle full of thoroughly processed powdered food in a jar, why not lard? And so mean about it, too.

end rant */

 

[marilynmac]

Also, you can get non-GMO salt there. http://www.soapmakingforum.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/

 

[snappyllama]

King Soopers carries lard if you're still looking. Welcome back to Colorado!

 

[OliveOil2]

I had to search for lard in Northern California too, Wal-Mart will sell it online, and deliver to the store for free. Do you have Smart & Final stores? Most restaurant supply stores have it too, and the bargain markets like FoodMaxx and Hispanic stores also have it. I got the same reaction at the local Wal-Mart, I bet Whole Foods was even worse. Everything in that store is vegan or gluten free, they do carry tubs of palm shortening though.

 

[xoticsoaps]

When I read the title of your thread I immediately started laughing. Personally, I would have never had the nerve to walk into Whole Foods and ask for lard because it's supposed to be a very zealous health food store, but also for fear of asking a clerk that just happened to be an exceptionally zealous vegan/vegetarian. Sounds like you got one of those. Good point on the meat thing, too. :clap:

I do know that you can buy beef lard online.

 

[girlishcharm2004]

I got the same reaction at the local Wal-Mart, I bet Whole Foods was even worse. Everything in that store is vegan or gluten free, they do carry tubs of palm shortening though.

Really? Whole Foods used to supply me with the best beef tallow -- grass-fed, organic, humanely raised, etc. I'm surprised they would act like that. If I had to guess, I would think that it's a personal issue with the employee in particular and not a a view of the store members/employees in general.

I would ask at the meat counter if they carry lard -- they're sure to not give you a snooty look!

 

[PinkCupcake]

My Whole Foods sells lard, but it's very expensive. It also must be refrigerated, and has a short shelf life. I like the use the hydrogenated lard that is shelf-stable at room temp. It's cheaper and lasts a long time. I buy large quantities from Soaper's Choice, or smaller amounts from WalMart or Sam's. If you have a Mexican market near you, they will probably sell lard, too.

 

[JustBeachy]

And the 'War on Lard" continues. Don't let DWin find out they gave you a hard time about lard. He takes this kind of thing seriously. haha

see this thread.
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=49719

 

[lenarenee]

Whole Foods is supposed to be a health food store? I didn't realize that. Maybe the one here isn't very good. I've been extremely disappointed in the quality of veggies and fresh meat.Was sold meat on two occasions was that spoiled; didn't notice the stench until driving home in the car. One employee tried to tell me it spoiled during the 30 minutes it took to return to the store. The manager made up for it though.

Their baked goods are made with margarine and corn syrup.

That being said, I would go back to see for they have some of that grass fed tallow!

 

[DWinMadison]

/* start rant

I just moved back to Colorado, and started up soaping here. I really want to use lard. The City Market didn't carry it, so I went to Whole Foods. I had to ask someone if they carried lard, and they gave me the dirtiest look, and practically threw me out to never come back.

Uh, lard: simple, pure, "whole", local, environmentally healthy, mostly unprocessed. Why so snooty about it?

They sell meat, they have whole aisle full of thoroughly processed powdered food in a jar, why not lard? And so mean about it, too.

end rant */

If you have a local hispanic market they will have it as well. Or, if you have a local restaurant that you frequent, they would probably order it for you too. You could always come to Mississippi. We practically baptist our children in it.

 

[snappyllama]

If you have a local hispanic market they will have it as well. Or, if you have a local restaurant that you frequent, they would probably order it for you too. You could always come to Mississippi. We practically baptist our children in it.

Bah, I visited Mississippi every summer as a kid. Kids are dipped in cornmeal - not lard.

 

[marilynmac]

I found it! It was right where Snappyllama said it would be.

 

[DWinMadison]

Bah, I visited Mississippi every summer as a kid. Kids are dipped in cornmeal - not lard.

Well sure. We dip em in meal but fry them in lard.

 

[girlishcharm2004]

Well sure. We dip em in meal but fry them in lard.

Ha, good ol' southern cookin'!

 

[goji_fries]

Whole Foods is supposed to be a health food store? I didn't realize that. Maybe the one here isn't very good. I've been extremely disappointed in the quality of veggies and fresh meat.Was sold meat on two occasions was that spoiled; didn't notice the stench until driving home in the car. One employee tried to tell me it spoiled during the 30 minutes it took to return to the store. The manager made up for it though. Their baked goods are made with margarine and corn syrup. That being said, I would go back to see for they have some of that grass fed tallow!

/* start rant

I just moved back to Colorado, and started up soaping here. I really want to use lard. The City Market didn't carry it, so I went to Whole Foods. I had to ask someone if they carried lard, and they gave me the dirtiest look, and practically threw me out to never come back. Uh, lard: simple, pure, "whole", local, environmentally healthy, mostly unprocessed. Why so snooty about it?

They sell meat, they have whole aisle full of thoroughly processed powdered food in a jar, why not lard? And so mean about it, too.

end rant */

/* I cannot afford to shop at Whole Paycheck */

 

[grumpy_owl]

Daryl is right--look for the nearest Latino store. If they don't already carry lard but have a butcher, they will surely give you trimmings for cheap if not free.
It's funny to me that Whole Paycheck is too fancy to carry shelf-stable pig fat but they are A-OK with high fructose corn syrup.

 

[marilynmac]

I went there because I wanted a big jar of coconut oil and a tub o' lard. The CO was $10.99 / pound so I passed on that. I didn't see anything else in the store I wanted for the price they were asking.

My local market has a big latino section and I did find lard in it. yay.

 

[JustBeachy]

Well sure. We dip em in meal but fry them in lard.

And wash em down with some sweet tea!!

I think I like you more every time you post. hahaha

 

[snappyllama]

I went there because I wanted a big jar of coconut oil and a tub o' lard. The CO was $10.99 / pound so I passed on that.

I get coconut oil from Amazon for 2.62/lb. They have organic too for under $3.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2A88ZW/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Cheers!

 

[Ellacho]

I buy lard at a Chinese market(Lion Supermarket). Good luck!