39817 Thu Sep 22 18:04:13 -0700 2005 8 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 189785 Hi there, I live in the Berkeley area and was wondering if anyone has used this product, and if so, where you obtained it. Thanks Thu Sep 22 18:04:13 -0700 2005 0 jay 1 189793 Oakville Grocery has it for mail order, and may have it in their stores. I don't know if they have opened their San Francisco store yet (in the Cannery). Link: http://www.oakvillegrocery.com/ Thu Sep 22 18:43:36 -0700 2005 189785 0 Gary Soup 2 189795 They have had it at Rainbow, but haven't looked recently. Also, I have seen it at Sur la Table. But very $$$$ Thu Sep 22 18:52:17 -0700 2005 189793 0 Ross Settles 1 189818 You can buy the "Himalania Pink Salt" at Rainbow for sure. I have also seen the same Pink Salt at Berkeley Bowl about a year ago. However, if you're looking for the "Original Himalayan Crystal Salt", then I have not seen it at Rainbow nor at Berkeley Bowl. I do not know if chemically/structurally they're the same thing. If you know the differences (or lack of difference) please let me know. I have used 3 different brands, including the "Original" for homecooking purpose only and has yet to tell any differences. Thu Sep 22 19:52:53 -0700 2005 189785 0 xiong xiong 1 189828 I've seen (not used) it at Cost Plus. Thu Sep 22 20:28:29 -0700 2005 189785 0 Sarah 1 189849 I've seen Himalayan Pink Salt at Berkeley Bowl. But it is about $10 for a small quantity, and it is imported from France. (???) Thu Sep 22 21:41:43 -0700 2005 189785 0 Joel Teller 1 189900 Also available at The Pasta Shop, Market Hall and Fourth Street. Fri Sep 23 12:01:40 -0700 2005 189785 0 tiviander 1 190106 I've seen it at Andronico's, Sur La Table and Draeger's. Good stuff - especially to sprinkle on salads and crostini. Good luck! Sun Sep 25 08:11:37 -0700 2005 189785 0 Cakechef 1 190778 the thing is that salt is salt in terms of taste..it is an element and does not change its composition in the process of cooking...if you blind taste all the salts of the world..say a teaspoon in a glass of water...you wil not detect any difrence...the colors of salt are from trace minerals. but the rub is that texture and mouth feel can change the way the dish itself is approached...so whats the deal? dont cook with fancy salt..just like not cooking with extra virgin olive oil as it no longer is EVO once heated..once your fancy crystals disolve it is just salt... Wed Sep 28 22:28:55 -0700 2005 189785 0 jit