Does anyone know where I can get vanilla beans in Raleigh? I really dont want to order them, so I was looking for a local store. I know there are a lot of ethnic specialty stores in the area, but instead of trying all of them, I was hoping someone might know something for sure. I'm also only looking for a small number (like 2 beans), not interested in buying them in bulk.

3/6/2009 4:27:07 PM

Fresh market, whole foods

3/6/2009 4:51:42 PM

Also...try to get ones that are flexible, not hard and brittle

3/6/2009 5:19:08 PM

trader joe's

3/6/2009 5:20:57 PM

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"Fresh market, whole foods"

3/6/2009 5:21:26 PM

food dog

3/6/2009 7:25:04 PM

I know for sure kroger at timber and 70 does. I kind of assumed all grocery stores (except maybe food dog) had them.

3/6/2009 7:34:49 PM

Last time I went to trader joe's they had none.

3/7/2009 12:58:43 AM

pretty sure they have them on the spice aisle at harris teeter

3/7/2009 1:10:43 AM

i didnt see any at harris teeter. i will try whole foods tomorrow.

3/7/2009 1:50:17 AM

If you have problem sourcing a good product, http://www.bulkfoods.com has a good product.

3/7/2009 8:41:19 PM

As i said before, i am not looking for anything online or in bulk. It looks like this website it both of those.

3/8/2009 12:26:44 AM

You can buy by the bean, but they charge a greater S&H for small orders. A small order being <$75. At least see what it would cost for 10 beans, that's what I got a coworker and they gave me the most awesome dessert in return.

3/8/2009 4:21:53 AM

whole foods and Lowe's Foods

3/8/2009 9:45:23 AM

seriously, vanilla beans aren't some special item. just go to the grocery store.

3/8/2009 11:26:10 AM