Christine, a recent Washington arrival from San Francisco, wanted to know where to find spices and herbs in bulk cheaply. Not at Whole Foods, for a start. Healthway, featured at the top of the page, has a wide range. But she did her own researches and came up with these answers, which she generously passes on.

Yes! Organics in Adams-Morgan, at $16 or $32-plus per pound. "But," she says, "I managed to get 7 (all $1 an ounce) for less than $4." She also recommends Glut Food Co-Op, at 4005 34th St, Mount Rainier, MD, 301 779 1978.

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