[pct-l] Found some yummy new things at the Asian market

[Carol]

Scott, the Houston area has Ranch 99 stores, too. They must be a national chain. The dried veggies sound good, too. 

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> On Jan 20, 2014, at 10:33 PM, Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey Diane,
> 
> There are many dried fishes to be found at your local Ranch 99 Market, a
> Chinese supermarket chain found from the Bay Area to Seattle.  I'm sure
> there must be outlets in Santa Barbara or LA for sure.  They sell dried
> cuttlefish, squid, shrimp and octopus as well as many little fishy goodies.
> They've always been a part of my backpacking larder as they are such a
> nice change from beef jerky or salami as the only dried meat snacks.  If
> it's something I don't recognize, I usually buy a pack and see if it's
> something I like and usually it is.
> 
> I've found the best variety of dried veggies in my local Korean market.
> Dried radish, radish leaves, squash, eggplant, and many others.  And of
> course there's wakame, a very delicate dried seaweed that mixes in with
> just about anything without making it seaweedy tasting.  But Ranch 99 is a
> great place to shop.  Great prices on powdered coconut milk and cream too.
> 
> Shroomer
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Yoshihiro Murakami <
> completewalker at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Dear Diane
>> 
>> They made international site: Check this site.
>> 
>> http://www.kirafoodsintl.com/shop/
>> 
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