Richmond - achiote paste?

[JonH]

Does anyone know a place where I can buy achiote paste in the Richmond area? I am seeing a ton of great sounding recipes, but can't track any achiote paste down. Thaks!

[VaPaula]

I looked for it a few months ago, with no luck. Even Ellwood's didn't have it. But that was pre-Penzey's. I would check there, but I agree with ordering it online.

I've had issues finding several "exotic" ingredients here. Let me know if you end up finding it in these parts.

[hopkid]

I think I recall seeing it at a hispanic grocery store on Quioccasin. Unfortunately I can't recall the name. It's just west of Mediterranean Bakery on the same side of the street.

[Jeanne]

If you can't find it in a store - I've ordered mine online at mexgrocer.

www.mexgrocer.com

[Tom from Raleigh]

I have no clue about Richmond, but it's sure easy to find in the Hispanic grocery stores in the spice aisle here in the Triangle. Look for a yellow box. I love it in cochinita pibil.

[JonH]

anyone?? how about a mexican grocery store?

[inmybackpages]

You can make your own "paste" using annatto seeds that you can usually find in the Mexican section of a decent grocery stores. They will probably have it at whole foods or the like...you can always order online from Penzeys. It's very cheap to buy, I bought about a pound of it and I think it will last forever.

[MGC]

If Penzey's has it, there is a store in Carytown.