This is a list of businesses that carry some wonderful products mentioned (or not) in this book. To buy "pre-packedged" spices is such a rip-off it's ridiculous. To buy a jar in a grocery store, costs about $2.95-$3.95; the same bottle would cost about $1.00 to fill in a "health" food store.
MEATS
Hands down, the best bacon you'll ever have. Wonderful deep smokey flavor, with hardly any fat rendered during cooking. Their smoked hocks are also top notch, turning a simple pot of beans into a treasure. The beef jerky (for which they are known)is also the best I have had.
Meadow Farms Country
Smokehouse
2345 N. Sierra Hwy
(P.O. Box 1387)
Bishop, CA 93515
(888)624-6426
SPICES, HERBS, and CHILES
Smallish selection of chiles, but of the highest quality. I consider their Dixon chile to be a great all-around chile. Good source for Nambe and Chimayo chiles. They sell ristras (chile "strands"), too.
The Chile Shop
109 E. Water Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505)984-6080
These people have a huge selection of ground and whole chiles, along with various spices and rubs. Pretty good "gifty" items also (hot sauces, cookbooks, etc.).
Pendery's
1221 Manufacturing St.
Dallas, TX
75207-6505
(800)533-1870
This operation is top flight, from their courteous, prompt help, to their wonderful herbs and spices; trust them with your orders, you won't be surprised. I've been dealing with them for years - they're good.
Penzey's, Ltd.
P.O. Box 933
Muskego, WI
53150-9920
(414)679-7270
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