523165 Tue May 27 18:30:35 -0700 2008 8 11 South 0 3725590 My current saffron supply, which was brought back for me a few years ago from Spain by a colleague, is about to run out. I no longer have that connection. I get to Atlanta from my mountain nest occasionally, so is there a good place in the Atlanta area can I get some of decent quality, especially at a reasonable price (I realize reasonable is a relative term when discussing saffron). Many thanks for any help. Tue May 27 18:30:36 -0700 2008 10668 johnb 1 3725653 I order it from San Francisco Herb. That doesn't help you with Atlanta, but I think a large herb and spice seller is more likely to have fresh products, just based on the volume they must sell.. http://www.sfherb.com/ Tue May 27 18:53:51 -0700 2008 3725590 10614 blewgo 1 3726544 Give Star Provisions a call...they'll most likely have it. They're on Howell Mill, owned and operated by Anne Quatrano and Cliff Harrison of Bacchanalia fame. Wed May 28 06:35:54 -0700 2008 3725590 165131 aka frank 1 3726743 DeKalb Farmer's Market has it. You have to ask at the cash register for it. But it's probably the best price in town. Wed May 28 07:37:25 -0700 2008 3725590 117892 Big Daddy 1 3727137 I got my current supply from Penzey's. They actually have a store in B'ham- my folks got it there before coming to ATL for a visit. IIRC, they have 3 different grades to choose from. Wed May 28 09:19:41 -0700 2008 3725590 12626 ted 1 3727427 A 2nd vote for DeKalb Farmers Market It is around $6 and you must pay in cash where they have the cakes Definately the best deal going Wed May 28 10:26:41 -0700 2008 3725590 153622 snobofwine 1 3729287 Not all that long ago I bought a full ounce of Coupe #1 Saffron (Spanish) at Costco for $27 and change. If you are a Costco member you might want to check there. It was an incredible deal. Wed May 28 19:33:09 -0700 2008 3725590 168697 Leepa 2 3729347 The last ounce I bought several years ago was over $40/ounce, so that is a great deal. Was that for threads or powder? Wed May 28 19:54:19 -0700 2008 3729287 10614 blewgo 3 3729423 Threads. The jar is pictured at this site - upper left photo. http://www.plazadesaffron.com/productlist.html There are almost no light red colored threads at all and no orange or yellow. Very good stuff. Wed May 28 20:25:38 -0700 2008 3729347 168697 Leepa