Spices & Herbs

jazzy1
jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
I purchase many of my spices and herbs at local stores such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. Wondering if anyone has a few on-line sites they're using for these items? Surely purchasing in bulk is a bit more cost-effective.

One site I've been using is iHerb.com, but lately turmeric has been out-of-stock, with no date of fulfillment...frustrating!

Thanks ladies,
Jan

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  • JoAnnDK
    JoAnnDK Member Posts: 275
    #2
    sourcing herbs and spices
    I buy many of my spices and herbs from The Spice House near Chicago
    http://www.thespicehouse.com/

    They are an excellent source and their website is wonderful and informative.

    For small quantities, I use my local health food store where I can get the spices out of bins in whatever quantity I want.
  • kkstef
    kkstef Member Posts: 688 Member
    #3
    Spices and herbs
    You might want to look at http://www.starwest-botanicals.com

    I bought my Turmeric there (1#) and put it in my freezer.....lasts a VERY LONG time!!

    I like the fresh Turmeric at Whole Foods although it is a bit pricey....very easy to just slice and eat....much better taste that the powder I take a piece of whole grain bread, some hummus, sliced turmeric, pepper, drizzle of olive oil and some cucumber slices. (Works for regular turmeric as well).

    Good eating! Karen
  • RoseyR
    RoseyR Member Posts: 471 Member
    #4
    kkstef said:

    Spices and herbs
    You might want to look at http://www.starwest-botanicals.com

    I bought my Turmeric there (1#) and put it in my freezer.....lasts a VERY LONG time!!

    I like the fresh Turmeric at Whole Foods although it is a bit pricey....very easy to just slice and eat....much better taste that the powder I take a piece of whole grain bread, some hummus, sliced turmeric, pepper, drizzle of olive oil and some cucumber slices. (Works for regular turmeric as well).

    Good eating! Karen

    Never Even SAW Raw Turmeric!

    Ignorant I must be, for I too shop at Whole Foods but have never seen raw turmeric; would have no idea what it LOOKS like.

    Can anyone describe it? Had no idea we could eat it raw!

    Thanks,
    Rosey
  • kkstef
    kkstef Member Posts: 688 Member
    #5
    RoseyR said:

    Never Even SAW Raw Turmeric!

    Ignorant I must be, for I too shop at Whole Foods but have never seen raw turmeric; would have no idea what it LOOKS like.

    Can anyone describe it? Had no idea we could eat it raw!

    Thanks,
    Rosey

    Raw Turmeric
    Rosey....I get mine at Whole Foods. The appearance somewhat resembles small ginger root....I honestly had not noticed them until recently. I just happened to see the sign.

    Happy gnawing!

    Karen
  • CindyGSD
    CindyGSD Member Posts: 190
    #6
    JoAnnDK said:

    sourcing herbs and spices
    I buy many of my spices and herbs from The Spice House near Chicago
    http://www.thespicehouse.com/

    They are an excellent source and their website is wonderful and informative.

    For small quantities, I use my local health food store where I can get the spices out of bins in whatever quantity I want.

    Here's one...
    http://www.penzeys.com/

    Cindy
  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
    #7
    kkstef said:

    Raw Turmeric
    Rosey....I get mine at Whole Foods. The appearance somewhat resembles small ginger root....I honestly had not noticed them until recently. I just happened to see the sign.

    Happy gnawing!

    Karen

    Thanks Ladies!
    So appreciate the input. I've been purchasing what Karen suggested -- Starwest-Botanicals as they're organic. Found iHerb.com has this same product for a few $$$ less, but OOS now. Guess need to go directly to the company.

    Cindy didn't see that penzeys.com has "organic"?? I always go for organic in anything unless way too expensive.

    Raw turmeric? Are you kidding? Gosh I have enough time getting used to raw ginger...had no clue about turmeric.

    Anyone had luck finding some raw dark chocolate or what they call "cacao"? Guess that'll be in Whole Foods, just check next time in their store. From my research finding cacao has higher antioxidants than even the powerhouses blueberries and pomegranates. NOTE -- if Whole Foods doesn't have something on their shelves, they generally will order if in their warehouse. Tried this a few times with supplements during my chemo days.

    Hugs,
    Jan

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