609784 Sun Apr 05 18:59:50 -0700 2009 12 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 4570222 No, I'm not asking you to help me look for it in my cupboards... I tried to post this before, but it got moved to "chains" for whatever reason. Anyway, TJ's has stopped selling King Arthur flour in favor of their "own" brand. Wahh!! The clerk was kind enough to tell to me that it is NOT sourced from the KA peeps. It always sold really well here in Oakland, CA and was often featured up front with those "last minute necessities". Is this true of ALL TJ's, or just out here? Safeway sometimes has it, but it's like $6.00 for 5 lbs.!! I don't wanna go back to Gold Medal or Pillsbury's Best. Shall we all organize a peaceful demonstration? Kumbaya anyone?... adam Sun Apr 05 18:59:51 -0700 2009 154787 adamshoe 1 4570429 KA announced on their website that TJ's was dropping them. They do list alternative sources on their site. I'm on the east coast so there are lots of stores that carry it here. Sun Apr 05 20:28:39 -0700 2009 4570222 15882 PrincessBakesALot 1 4570507 I think you can order KA online and definitely it's available at Whole Foods, if you have one nearby. Likewise, the bigger health food stores stock it. I mean the crunchy groceries, not the GNC vitamin type places, kwim? Sun Apr 05 21:04:09 -0700 2009 4570222 42513 Mawrter 2 4573545 Here's the website for the KA Store: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop-home-b.html I also saw a good selection in a rather small but good health food store today. Mon Apr 06 19:32:37 -0700 2009 4570507 117271 Stuffed Monkey 1 4570525 Heads up hounds in Pasadena , CA. Saw several bags of KA unbleached at $2.99/bag last week. Sun Apr 05 21:13:21 -0700 2009 4570222 11914 monku 1 4573553 I buy it my local Ralphs, Pavillions and Whole Foods. Alot of makets have it. Mon Apr 06 19:35:32 -0700 2009 4570222 62097 paprkutr 1 4573663 Thanks to all for the replies. I think my local smart & final carries the 10 lb. bags @ a good price. My point was, I can FIND it here, but 2 years ago it was $2.79 for 5 lbs. @ TJ's and now it's like $5 0r $6.00 @ safeway, Lucky's, Whole Food, etc. Was trying to find a good source w/out paying the premium price. I know prices have gone up due to the "fuel crisis", but will they ever stabilize now that it's "over" (hee-hee... I know the answer to THAT one!) adam Mon Apr 06 20:18:32 -0700 2009 4570222 154787 adamshoe 2 4574966 The somewhat new book, Artisan Bread in 5 minutes a Day, hasn't helped either. They specifically recommentd King Arthur, so now the demand is even higher. If you aren't familiar with the book, go check it out. Easy peasy, very little effort & very nice result. Tue Apr 07 09:23:46 -0700 2009 4573663 90359 PattiCakes 3 4576599 I hate the Artisan Bread in 5 minutes a Day!!! Tue Apr 07 16:23:45 -0700 2009 4574966 80667 janetms383 4 4579052 Why? Wed Apr 08 13:36:46 -0700 2009 4576599 90359 PattiCakes 1 4575020 I buy online and they ship promptly. I've been very happy and I don't have to compromise buying only what the store will carry, which are the fast movers.. I buy the French flour mix and high glutin flours, among others. Sometimes I mix them to get the results I want. I get the cake flour for making fluffy pancakes. Tue Apr 07 09:36:50 -0700 2009 4570222 137946 Scargod 1 4576649 It's actually on sale for 3.99 at Fry's right now, but I believe that price is only good until tomorrow. Tue Apr 07 16:43:06 -0700 2009 4570222 179970 meleyna 1 4577695 Even Walmart carries KA flour here. Wed Apr 08 06:08:35 -0700 2009 4570222 253154 Fritter