Goomba38 wrote:.

> notbob wrote:
> > What the sam Hell has happened to the spice market lately? I went
> > down to the super to pick up some sage. Holy chrystonacrutch!
> > ...$5.75 for one of those itty-bitty half-bottles of McCormick's whole
> > sage. That works out to $32oz!! That's freakin' insane. It also
> > appears Mexicans have no use for sage, as even the best mex markets
> > have none of the little $.99oz packets I usually buy. I may find
> > something at an Indian store, but most of their spices typically look
> > like they were harvesting sometime prior to the 4th century. Penzeys
> > prices, by comparison, are a steal and even their shippings costs are
> > quite reasonable. Looks like Penzey's has another customer.
> >
> I've always felt they were cheaper than store bought spices. Between the
> freshness and the ability to buy just the right quantity, they have
> served me well. I think particularly when you're buying something
> unusual, their stock will be fresher than your local stupidmarket if you
> live in an area where few might use that unusual spice and it sits for a
> long time on the shelf without turnover.


If you have a large/decent health food store check them out to see if they
have spices. I discovered that Sherwyn's here in Chicago has a large spice
section, very fresh things at reasonable prices. They have all kinds of
stuff, including sesame seeds for something like 4 - 5 bucks per pound...

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Best
Greg