Many spices have been in short supply in eastern VA.
White pepper and smoked paprika took me a while to find and trips to multiple grocery stores.
“Many spices have been in short supply in eastern VA.
White pepper and smoked paprika took me a while to find and trips to multiple grocery stores.”
Go on Amazon, they have spices galore. Let your fingers on the keyboard do the walking. They also have their own brand and line of spices called “Happy Belly”; they are very cheap and good (Amazon undercutting other spice companies I’m sure). You can get any spice you want on Amazon. Some are pricey; lots are not, especially their own brand line referenced above.
I appreciate good spices. For years I traveled a lot on business and discovered the very best spices can be bought at a number Mennonite bulk food stores. (In Tipton, MO and a place in Kansas)
On trips to see my daughter who lives in VA, I found The Dutch Kitchen (Mennonite) in Rural Retreat, VA. (Off of I-81 on East side of the Interstate, not right on Interstate, but nearby.) They have a huge stock of spices that they package themselves. And the make some of the best Corned Beef and Rye sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. (note: I make my own corned beef and know what good corned beef is)
They also have specialty flours and ingredients too. Very reasonable prices. Absolutely the best quality.
People don’t realize how many spices and herbs can be grown at home in the garden and how many are perennials.
Not pepper or paprika, of course, but many of the classic ones like sage, oregano, and thyme.
“smoked paprika”
Is a very specialized thing. Issues is how it is made. It is smoked and is an artisan issue.
I do not use Paprika often. More into South Western cooking. Green and/or Red Chili’s, Habanero’s and fresh ground black pepper corns.
“many slices have been in short supply”
Yes good luck finding dried celery flakes. I have looked everywhere.