The next delight on the roving birthday party itinerary was a visit to Swanson Vineyards and winemaker Marco Cappelli. We’d met a year earlier and this was my first chance to take him up on his offer to check out the winery.... (0 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong April 30, 2003)

The dang thing has a popup that jumps out and covers part of the thread I’m trying to read. There ought to be a chowhound limitation barring in that sort of behavior. (1 reply, last updated by Jacquilynne February 23, 2009)

-cook method. My MIL makes a shortcut pho w/ Swanson's chicken broth that, quite frankly, tastes insipid and terribly sad. I don’t even know why she bothers, but I smile and eat it. :-) (7 replies, last updated by Olivia March 23, 2007)

I’ve seen the ads, liked the idea, but wonder if anyone else has tried Swanson beef or chicken stock, as opposed to their broth. (5 replies, last updated by Mellicita November 1, 2008)

meals (that I will cook for her, using recipes in the book!). I was thinking of Heidi Swanson's Super Natural Cooking or her Cook 1.0. Anyone have either who could elaborate on experience with the book? Reviews seem promising,... (18 replies, last updated by katwright December 17, 2007)

I’m finding it everywhere, too. The lowered-sodium “improved” Swanson chicken broth is superior to every other canned broth I’ve tried. There’s no MSG. I make my own broth and freeze it in 2-cup... (8 replies, last updated by bonedaddy November 12, 2004)

You think you’ve tasted good or great wines. Purchased in your local market, favorite liquor or specialty liquor store. Then you go to the Napa Valley where you’ve booked an ‘exclusive’ wine tasting at... (16 replies, last updated by crt November 20, 2007)

So is there anybody else out there who really craves Swanson frozen chicken and turkey pot pies? They’re coagulated! Yes. They’re gooey. Yes! They’re pretty much tasteless. Yes! And yet there’s something... (26 replies, last updated by munch_kin December 28, 2006)

I usually use the Swanson vegetable broth in cans with great results. I have not tried the certified organic vegetable broth yet. How does it compare? (5 replies, last updated by Olive123 March 30, 2009)

I seem to recall Swanson's in Monroe being open Christmas morning, but I could be wrong (it’s been awhile since I lived there). There are a number of other Swanson's around Fairfield County, but each one has been... (2 replies, last updated by ccferg December 18, 2008)

I have found the best chicken stock is right in your super market. The Swanson chicken is great.....................Rachel Ray uses it all the time (1 reply, last updated by Raisel November 14, 2007)

I’m trying to make one of Heidi Swanson's recipes that calls for Agar Flakes. My local co-op only has Agar Powder. How would one substitute Agar Powder for Agar Flakes? Thanks, Alison (2 replies, last updated by Reddyrat June 4, 2008)

I had a good lunch awhile back in Monroe. I don’t recall the name of the restaurant, but it’s in the Clocktower Plaza on Route 25 (Dunkin Donuts, Swanson's, the old Duke’s Barbecue). (2 replies, last updated by joe katz August 21, 2004)

and truffle oil...(whatever happened to consomme?). I end up using a lot of swanson's fat free chicken broth (though I’ve seen fat lumps in the tinned versions) both because of ready availability, the dim memory of a... (2 replies, last updated by N Tocus January 28, 2003)

What are your preferences, why and most important, which brand? I believe that Swanson packages their stock in both cans and boxes. What really got me curious (aside from planning to try a recipe that includes a smidge of chicken... (13 replies, last updated by Funwithfood July 10, 2004)