Where can i get Brazilian Nuts?

[Northstar22]

I read recently where these are good for a mans Prostate. Where can I find these? Any help would be great.

[BostonZest]

Russo's in Watertown also has a great selection of nuts. And, I'll second BarmyFotheringayPhipps on Fastachi.

They are not only fine purveyors but have been important in helping the local food movement. I remember them from years ago as part of the Massachusetts Specialty Food Association and supporters of a year round public market for Boston.

Store Location:
598 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472.

Here's their link.
http://www.fastachi.com

[Northstar22]

I ended up getting a pound for 4.99 at whole foods in newton, while others were charging 9.99 lb Fastachi in watertown. Are they different?Why the huge upcharge?

[poptart]

I've wondered the same. And have found that the nuts at Whole Foods are more fresh (higher turnover. I imagine?) than other places...even Trader Joes sometimes (and their prices are good on nuts). As much as I prefer to give my business to smaller shops, if they are stale they aren't worth getting.

[BarmyFotheringayPhipps]

I don't know if they're necessarily worth twice the price, but I've never had anything from Fastachi that wasn't so delicious I had to be physically restrained from the bag. I've got the dregs of a bag of their toasted corn here on my desk, actually.

[lgss]

It may be that WFM gets discounted prices for buying huge amounts?

[itaunas]

Superior Nut is a good suggestion from that original list. Trader Joe's is a good source for peeled nuts. If you want whole nuts, I would try something like Roberto's Fruit in Medford or New Deal Fruit in Revere (or other Italian fruit/vegetable markets). There was a Italian candy/chocolate company in Medford which also sold nuts they moved from Main near Harvard to Mystic near the car dealership about 2 years ago, but I am pretty certain they closed after that. And does Harvest in Central carry them in their bulk foods section?

[threedogs]

My own experience with Superior Nut was disappointing to say the least - I got a few packages of really bad, stale nuts - never went back (it would have cost me more, because of the distance, to return them).

What about the Mid Eastern shops in Watertown - I've never been - but isn't there (at least) one place that specializes in nuts?

[Delhiwala]

Whole Food has them in their nuts and grains area.

[cindywho]

Trader Joe's often has them.

[okello]

Second Trader Joes. I think I saw some there last weekend.

[Gio]

You mean Brazil nuts. Here's a list of 4 stores in the Boston area that sells nuts... Phone and find out if they sell Brazil nuts:

http://www.magicyellow.com/category/N...

[threedogs]

Make that 3 stores - alas, Dairy Fresh is only a memory now...

[Gio]

Many thanks for that correction!

[LisaN]

What!! When did this happen! I used to live in Mass and go to Dairy Fresh whenever I got back there, was planning on going when I was there in a few weeks!

[BarmyFotheringayPhipps]

Few months ago. They "closed for renovations" and never reopened.

[threedogs]

I heard that the original owner passed away, and, as in so many cases, the 'kids' (who are no longer kids, lol) didn't want to continue in the business.

Every time I think about some ingredient I can't get locally, I realize I would have made the trip to Dairy Fresh (we called it, "Joe Candy's") ... sigh... guess now internet purchases prevail.

[Northstar22]

I stand corrected Gio. Thanks to all for your help.