Comments on: Save money – buy spices & herbs in bulk!

By: How to cook during a recession | Eating Out Loud

How to cook during a recession | Eating Out Loud — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:03:14 +0000

[...] of flours, cereals, beans, dried fruits and nuts in the bulk section.. You’ll also find that bulk spices are a great cost saver. Buying in bulk typically lowers the price since you aren’t paying for [...]

By: Peter G

Peter G — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:32:00 +0000

Its a great idea Allen and very much a money saver. And yes it does look like you stocked up on Indian spices! Can’t wait to see what you come up with.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:21:00 +0000

When I need spices, I go to an Indian grocer first. Their prices for whole spices are very low and the quality is very high. Indian cooks are very particular and thrifty.

By: Manggy

Manggy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:59:00 +0000

You know, Allen, I’ve long dreamed of a store that just sold you small amounts of food for cheap, sort of a dispensary. I wish I’d encountered a Whole Foods while I was there, it totally didn’t cross my mind. And to think there’s three in San Francisco and one in Long Beach! Sigh.

I think the markets here only offer peppercorns for dispensing, but maybe times I have changed..

By: Allen

Allen — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:37:00 +0000

Anonymous: You're welcome!

Peter M: I do need to get a dedicated grinder ... tired of that coffee taste in my cooking :-) Mostly, I use my mortar/pestle and just bang it all around.

Ben: Glad to hear my blog is finally paying off for you! :-) ... you're so demanding ...

Erin: YES - there are Indian dishes on their way!

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:19:00 +0000

Love the tip Allen! I never buy in bulk. I guess I better change my ways. PS: You’re totally making Indian dishes this week aren’t you :) I hope so!

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:18:00 +0000

Great tip Allen. I was wondering how I could stretch my food budget and you just gave me a brilliant idea. Suffering all those delicious sweets on your blog has paid off :-p

By: Peter M

Peter M — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:11:00 +0000

I’m with you on this one Allen, buy bulk – small amounts so you get the most bang out of your buck and spices.

Next step, a coffee grinder dedicated to just spices.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:55:00 +0000

Thanks for the tip. I didn’t know Whole Foods sold spices that way.