Comments on: Sources of Bulk Dry Foods http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/ Sharon Astyk's Ruminations on an Ambiguous Future Tue, 13 May 2008 12:53:43 +0000 #?v=2.3.2 By: Lissa http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3627 Lissa Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:20:37 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3627 Thanks for some great links. I wanted to toss you another great herb-and-spice resource -- the <a href="http://spices-r-us.com/" rel="nofollow">Apothecary Rose Shed</a> specializes in organic herbs and spices, are based out of <a href="http://www.atthewarehouse.net" rel="nofollow">local-vendors-warehouse</a> in Albany, and is run by two of the greatest people I've met -- Richard and Margaret are just terrific. And they're as generous with their measurements as they suggest their customers should be with spices in their recipes: my $2 half-cup of organic turmeric overflowed my half-pint storage jar. They also run a mail order system for folks looking to make a purchase from a distance. Thanks for some great links. I wanted to toss you another great herb-and-spice resource — the Apothecary Rose Shed specializes in organic herbs and spices, are based out of local-vendors-warehouse in Albany, and is run by two of the greatest people I’ve met — Richard and Margaret are just terrific. And they’re as generous with their measurements as they suggest their customers should be with spices in their recipes: my $2 half-cup of organic turmeric overflowed my half-pint storage jar. They also run a mail order system for folks looking to make a purchase from a distance.

]]> By: Dave http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3587 Dave Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:06:41 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3587 Here's is a source, free, of the best publication available on starting a food co-op: http://www.cgin.coop/public/food-coop-info/start-a-food-coop Starting a business is not simply or easy; this resource covers the bases from meetings to money. There also is an organization dedicated to helping startup co-ops: www.foodcoop500.coop (note that the suffix is .coop NOT .com). Here’s is a source, free, of the best publication available on starting a food co-op:
http://www.cgin.coop/public/food-coop-info/start-a-food-coop
Starting a business is not simply or easy; this resource covers the bases from meetings to money. There also is an organization dedicated to helping startup co-ops: http://www.foodcoop500.coop (note that the suffix is .coop NOT .com).

]]> By: Joann http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3545 Joann Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:50:17 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3545 These guys have better prices and a huge selection then all of the sites listed above (as far as I have found): http://survivalacres.com These guys have better prices and a huge selection then all of the sites listed above (as far as I have found): http://survivalacres.com

]]> By: Lynnet http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3532 Lynnet Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:48:47 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3532 Another of my favorite places is Native Seeds/SEARCH. They carry a wide variety of beans, chiles, and other SW staples. Their primary mission is to preserve the traditional crops of the Southwest. http://www.nativeseeds.org Another of my favorite places is Native Seeds/SEARCH. They carry a wide variety of beans, chiles, and other SW staples. Their primary mission is to preserve the traditional crops of the Southwest.

http://www.nativeseeds.org

]]> By: Pat Meadows http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3531 Pat Meadows Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:42:09 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3531 Sharon, You may want to add these to your list. I use them quite a bit: www.bulkfoods.com www.barryfarm.com - they have a lot of organic grains, dried fruits etc. www.wheatmontana.com - for wheat, and other grains, etc. They sell wheat already packed in buckets if you want it that way. Cheers, Pat Sharon,

You may want to add these to your list. I use them quite a bit:

http://www.bulkfoods.com

http://www.barryfarm.com - they have a lot of organic grains, dried fruits etc.

http://www.wheatmontana.com - for wheat, and other grains, etc. They sell wheat already packed in buckets if you want it that way.

Cheers,
Pat

]]> By: Wendy http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3518 Wendy Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:42:20 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3518 For those who live in the Western US, here is a link to a good source of natural and bulk foods: http://www.azurestandard.com/ We order from Azure Standard once a month as part of group of people in our community, and the food is delivered a couple of days later by truck, which provides two advantages: we get to hang out together and have fun on delivery day, and with a large order there is no delivery charge. You can find out if there is a group in your area by calling Azure. For those who live in the Western US, here is a link to a good source of natural and bulk foods: http://www.azurestandard.com/ We order from Azure Standard once a month as part of group of people in our community, and the food is delivered a couple of days later by truck, which provides two advantages: we get to hang out together and have fun on delivery day, and with a large order there is no delivery charge. You can find out if there is a group in your area by calling Azure.

]]> By: RedStateGreen http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3512 RedStateGreen Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:25:45 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3512 I buy my rice at Stansel Rice (in Louisiana): http://www.stanselrice.com I buy my rice at Stansel Rice (in Louisiana): http://www.stanselrice.com

]]> By: Kim http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3511 Kim Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:21:02 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3511 Thanks! Actually, I'm not sure I want my animals eating that stuff now. I need to go make sure all my animal feed bags say organic. Kim Thanks! Actually, I’m not sure I want my animals eating that stuff now. I need to go make sure all my animal feed bags say organic.

Kim

]]> By: Sharon http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3507 Sharon Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:35:53 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3507 Grain used for animal feed is generally (not always, but usually, unless it is organic) fumigated against pests - and you don't want to eat that stuff. Sharon Grain used for animal feed is generally (not always, but usually, unless it is organic) fumigated against pests - and you don’t want to eat that stuff.

Sharon

]]> By: Ailsa Ek http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3504 Ailsa Ek Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:45:22 +0000 http://sharonastyk.com/2008/03/10/sources-of-bulk-dry-foods/#comment-3504 Indian grocery stores are good for beans and bean flours as well. I'd love to stick to local & organic, but I mainly just want to make sure I have enough food socked away that I know I can feed us. We're planting corn & buckwheat & sorghum & beans & peas this summer, so we'll have local & organic come fall. Indian grocery stores are good for beans and bean flours as well. I’d love to stick to local & organic, but I mainly just want to make sure I have enough food socked away that I know I can feed us. We’re planting corn & buckwheat & sorghum & beans & peas this summer, so we’ll have local & organic come fall.

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