429061 Tue Aug 07 21:16:33 -0700 2007 6 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 2824037 Anyone out there knowledgeable about brands of fleur de sel that are available retail? I've gotten the Gilles HERVY fleur de sel du pays Guerandais, and it was okay, but not nearly as good as a locally packaged fleur de sel that I had picked up on a trip to Camargue a few years ago. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Tue Aug 07 21:16:33 -0700 2007 20064 durhamois 1 2824047 Love the Trader Joe's 'Fleur de Sel' brand and it's under 4 bucks.. Tue Aug 07 21:19:24 -0700 2007 2824037 97452 Beach Chick 1 2824094 Not French, but English, Maldon - flaky (as opposed to small rocky crystals that need to be ground) - imparts wonderful texture & taste. I'm so addicted I carry a bag of it in my purse everywhere I go. And get really upset when I forget it at $8 a bag! Wonderful folded into soft sweet butter & re-chilled then slathered on the best bread you can find... Have seen it elsewhere in unusual places (ie. Sendick's in Milwaukee - I live in Orange County, CA) for $5.99. Tue Aug 07 21:42:58 -0700 2007 2824037 10392 torta basilica 2 2824396 LOL - I do the exact same things! Carry a baggie of Maldon in my purse and I also mix it into butter and then keep it in the butter boat for several days - it doesn't last long around here! Maldon is wonderful. Wed Aug 08 04:44:02 -0700 2007 2824094 10222 queenie 3 2824401 Me too! I've tried a number of sea salts and always come back to Maldon. It's the best! Wed Aug 08 04:51:05 -0700 2007 2824396 11069 fauchon 2 2826262 For the SF Peninsula Hounds reading this, Draeger's in San Mateo carries Maldon! Wed Aug 08 13:22:52 -0700 2007 2824094 105586 Cat Chow 3 2826296 Maldon is lovely, but it's not fleur de sel. OP, wish I could help you; I'll be watching for answers. I buy something called "Portuguese salt cream" from The Spice House. But that's because it's cheap; it is not better than the brand you mention. Wed Aug 08 13:28:59 -0700 2007 2826262 11250 bibi rose