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Old 10-05-2008, 07:19 PM   #1
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Where to get Goose?

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How about some suggestions? Looking for sources eastern Pa or NJ for organic maybe free range goose. Google search was not that good unless I wanted a plush goose LOL or something from the UK! BDG maybe just me. Thought I would ask all the talented people here for suggestions...Thanks in advance
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:01 PM   #2
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Do you have a Whole Foods market in your area? They sell fresh free-range &/or organic geese for the holidays. While they usually keep a few in the case, it's best to pre-order to ensure a bird.

We bought one one year. Cost about $45 & frankly I didn't see any difference between it & the frozen organic &/or free-range geese I now buy every year from any one of our local supermarkets - including Wal-Mart of all places!! In fact, the WalMart birds have been the best so far. The birds are always juicy & delicious, run approx. $2.69-$2.89/pound (so around $30-$35 or so depending on the size of the bird) & we've been roasting one every year for Xmas dinner for the last 20 years. Any leftovers go into our traditional New Year's Day "Cassoulet".
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:10 PM   #3
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You could ask at Wegmans, if they haven't got them in stock they could probably get some for you.
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:29 PM   #4
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If you wait till it's closer to the holiday season, most of the supermarkets will carry a few. You could also google local poultry farms.
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Old 10-05-2008, 09:53 PM   #5
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Hey everyone,
How about some suggestions? Looking for sources eastern Pa or NJ for organic maybe free range goose. Google search was not that good unless I wanted a plush goose LOL or something from the UK! BDG maybe just me. Thought I would ask all the talented people here for suggestions...Thanks in advance
Just look up, point and shoot!!! Isn't it migration time?
LOL!!!
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Old 10-05-2008, 11:21 PM   #6
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A nice tasty plump fresh goose is generally a seasonal delicacy. A frozen one might be easier to find.

If you have a local grocery store that still has a meat counter with real people behind it, or a real butcher shop - they might be able to order one for you.

If all else fails: Lobel's has Free Range and Organic fresh poultry - "all-natural and raised on small Amish and Mennonite farms in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania Dutch country."
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Old 10-05-2008, 11:28 PM   #7
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man, tense is everything, huh?

in past tense, i woulda said on my bottom.

but seriously, 1/4, check out this place: Home
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Old 10-06-2008, 01:11 AM   #8
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Yes, goose is very seasonal beast, unless you buy frozen, here in the UK. the traditional time is Michaelmas. I usually notice them arriving in Novemberish, but mainly out for Christmas.

I love roast goose.
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