On 11/20/2003 3:31 PM, in article
. net, "Kate B"
> opined:

> Inspired by the pumpkin seed thread I pulled out my "Authentic Mexican"
> cookbook to make out a shopping list for Pumpkin seed mole "Pipian". As
> luck would have it all that I needed were pumpkin seeds and ancho chiles.
> Because of other errands I ended up shopping at Whole Foods (for those
> familiar with Chicago the one located on Sheffield near North Ave). I
> finally locate the anchos in the bulk spice section. I like the bulk spice
> section even though I know the prices are a little high because you can buy
> exactly as much as you need. I grab some anchos and proceed to stuff them
> (literally) into the tiny bags they provide and am diligently writing down
> the bin number when I notice the price they are asking for anchos. $28
> dollars per pound!?? Huh? Did anchos suddenly become rare and precious?
> Did the U.S. government ban anchos from Mexico because of hepatitis or BSE
> ;-)? Anchos costing as much as some prime dry aged beef! This is nuts!
>
> I drive about a mile west to a Mexican market that I like and they are
> selling anchos for $3.69 per pound. Sheez! The anchos at Whole Foods
> weren't labeled as organic and even if they were this couldn't possibly
> justify such a price differential.
>
> Just a warning/
>
> Kate <--- looking at prices much more closely now.
>
>
Did you ask if there was a mistake in the pricing, it happens from time to
time.