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[appreciator]

I just looked at one of the links in the previous note and it does list Bob's Red Mill as a source of Grits so I think they would work for your purposes. Let us know how things turn out

Oops.... I've made a boo boo.... so you won't see my previous post. However, upon googling grits and polenta and the difference as such, I came up with an answer that you can probably find on your own by doing the same thing.

Edited by appreciator, 05 February 2005 - 10:39 PM.

[Richard Kilgore]

Afraid I don't know a Canadian supplier. I was going to recommend the heirloom grits from Anson Mills, since I have cooked them several times recently and they are far and away the best I have ever eaten. Ever. You would have to email them to find out if they could ship to you. Here's a thread that may interest you on Anson Mills grits, spun off a New York Times article on Glenn Roberts and his heirloom grits, polenta and other corn meal products.

[CompassRose]

The Bob's grits are not real grits. I know, cos I went through just this exact search in Ontario! I finally found grits -- real, white-corn hominy grits -- in a South American groceteria in Kensington Market in Toronto. And I came across more in a random supermarket that clearly caters to a lot of different ethnic niche markets (they also had a wide array of, for instance, cool Caribbean hot sauces and canned goods).

Not that that helps you any in a concrete way -- but they may be (must be, surely!) somewhere in Vancouver if you dig deep.

[nwyles]

Have you tried the Latin Supermarket at 14th and Commercial ?

[HKDave]

Neil, I didn't know about that place on Commercial. Did you make a positive sighting there? I'm trying to avoid a wild bus chase....

[chocklateer]

I've had my curiousity button tweeked...and now need to experience it for myself...MOCHI. Where might I find it in Vancouver? A restaurant? A grocer? Also, does any one know where I might purchase PANDAN? I've checked several grocers in China town to no avail.
Thanks in advance,

D.

[chocklateer]

This is probably too late too..but here it goes anyway... I bought Meyer Lemons last week at the SouthSeas shop in the Public Market on Granville island. I paid 2$ for each one(...a little hefty....but there's a meyer lemon/vanilla bean marmalade in last month's Bon Apetit that I've been dying to try) Then yesterday, I saw them in Urban Fare at a considerably lower price. I don't remember how much per pound they were except they weren't $12 or I wouldn't have bothered. I bought one just to see....and it was a mere 60 cents....perhaps this lemon has been hanging around longer than the ones I bought from South Seas. I don't know. Anyway, there you have it ....in case you're in the mood for more granita!!!

[Chocoholic]

If it is pandan leaves you are refering to, they regularly sell them at the South Seas Trading Company in Granville Island. I use them for Indonesian style rice and curry dishes. They also make a great garnish since you can tie them in neat bows and things like that.

For mochi, try the Japanse place on Venables and Clark. I have never bought it myself but if any place has it, this would be the one.

[Sam Salmon]

If the haul over to Clark Drive for Mochi doesn't appeal try
Uminari Japanese Foods
3780 W 10th
604 -222 - 1767

[bimbojones]

It's called Fujiya on Clark @ Venebles. Now when I think mochi I think the glutinous rice ball that's typically filled with sweet red bean paste...is that right? I LOVE it! Sometimes I've seen it frozen, too.

[Ling]

You can get mochi at T&T (in the cooler).

Edited by Ling, 11 February 2005 - 12:13 AM.

[Kayaksoup]

This is probably too late too..but here it goes anyway... I bought Meyer Lemons last week at the SouthSeas shop in the Public Market on Granville island. I paid 2$ for each one(...a little hefty....but there's a meyer lemon/vanilla bean marmalade in last month's Bon Apetit that I've been dying to try) Then yesterday, I saw them in Urban Fare at a considerably lower price. I don't remember how much per pound they were except they weren't $12 or I wouldn't have bothered. I bought one just to see....and it was a mere 60 cents....perhaps this lemon has been hanging around longer than the ones I bought from South Seas. I don't know. Anyway, there you have it ....in case you're in the mood for more granita!!!

I suspect everything at South China Seas can be found for much cheaper somewhere in the city. I only shop there because its easy, but i quinge everytime I get to the cash register.

edited because I have typing issues

Edited by Kayaksoup, 11 February 2005 - 03:57 PM.

[*Deborah*]

Success!!

I ended up at boring old Safeway, as Trader Joe's, while having many lovely items did not (in the Capitol Hill location) have any corn meal of any description (which I found really weird!).

So I ended up with three small boxes (3 and 3/4 lb--I don't know why that much, particularly, I wasn't sure how much you wanted!) of Albers' "Enriched Hominy Quick Grits" which from the picture look about as they should. I was unsure about the "quick" part, but they're not "instant" which was the only other type available, so if they don't suit your bill, I'll eat 'em!

The box has recipes for grits, fried grits, Cheese Grits Casserole and a Grits and Sausage Bake...

Tonight I have a date so can you wait for them till tomorrow? I'll be bouncing around, running some errands, and I can meet you somewhere maybe?

[Ling]

Oh, I totally forgot that you can get mochi from Chinese bakeries too. However, I don't know if they are "authentic"...they are very soft, and covered in shredded coconut. Yum...I had some for breakfast. The Japanese ones at T&T are much firmer, and chewier.

[Uranus1]

Does anybody know where I can get rose and lavender water?

I want to make roser water ice cream, but I don't know where to get it.

Thanks

[peppyre]

I know that Yek O Yek on Main has Rose water, but I'm not sure where you could find Lavender water. Yek O Yek is on 14th and Main, great little store with the most amazing Baklava.

[jpr54_]

you can purchase rose water in most indian shops-at least here in new jersey
i haven't seen lavender water-
there is orange flower water made by same company as rose flower water i purchase-it is in a dark blue small bottle-
when i get home i will look at bottle to find name and address-

if you want flavored syrups you can purchase these from online from monin

joanne

[canucklehead]

There are a number of Persian stores on the north shore that may carry what you are looking for. Certainly rosewater should be easy to obtain not sure about lavendar water. One of the stores that I am thinking about is on 1860 Lonsdale, Yaas Bazaar. You could give them a call about lavender water.

[Vancouver]

There is also rose water available of at all places Real Canadian superstore in the ethnic foods aisle. I don't think they have lavender though.

Another place to try is the small persian shop on Robson street immediately east of Denman (next to the bookstore that burned down last year). The name of the shop is slipping my mind right now. It is across the street from the Safeway all the way on the left.

Cheers!

[jpr54_]

you can purchase rose water in most indian shops-at least here in new jersey
i haven't seen lavender water-
there is orange flower water made by same company as rose flower water i purchase-it is in a dark blue small bottle-
when i get home i will look at bottle to find name and address-

if you want flavored syrups you can purchase these from  online from monin

joanne

Orange Flower Water produced in France by A.Monteux-Vallauris(Alpes Mmes)

[James Kendal]

I would contact Silk Road Tea in Victoria
http://www.silkroadtea.com/

They have infused water which I buy from there spa collection. Worth contacting them.

[Edible Vancouver]

The Gourmet Warehouse is sold out but they suggest that any of the Iranian stores on Lonsdale in North Vancouver will have it.

Cheers,

Eric

[vandan]

i noticed they sold pandan leaves at asia market on hastings (i block east of main)they also have a fantastic selection of all other things asian plus a great little vietnamese sub counter in the back of it

[chocklateer]

Give The Parthenon(a meditarranean food store) on West Broadway a call. They used carry Rosewater and at a very reasonable price.

D.

[Kayaksoup]

I know I complain about overpriced South China Seas on Granville Island, but they carry orange flower water, rose water etc. I don't think they carry lavender water though...

[Oat Cake]

Whole Foods in West Van carry Rose Water in the herbs & spices aisle. It costs $4.19 for 3 oz.

Don't think they have Lavender Water but maybe you could make your own by infusing culinary-suitable dried lavender - Capers sells this loose so you can buy as little or as much as you think you need. You'll have to experiment with the quantity to suit your own tastes but, as a rough guide, when I make lavender ice cream, I use between 1 and 1.5 teaspoons to 2 cups of cream.

[eatrustic]

Get them while you can as the season is just about over, and they really are fabulous for lemon tarts or Meyer Lemon marmalade.

[Vancouver]

By the way, when I was in the Real Canadian Superstore yesterday on Marine Drive I checked the price and they had both Rose Water and Orange Blossom water in their ethnic food aisle for $1.88 for a 9 oz. bottle. They keep it near the cous cous.

Cheers!

[Sonja]

Drive Organics on Commercial Drive has organic Meyer Lemons.
They also have the most amazing selection of mushrooms (in mushroom season...) and other yummy, unusual produce throughout the year. They are also not a franchise - lets support our local small businesses!

(they are across the street from Tony's deli)

Sonja

[style councillor]

Famous Foods, Kingsway around Knight has Hominy in the can, and maybe more!