[redshifter]

as a fellow pistachio nut lover, i need to ask: where can a guy get some good pistachio nuts? it seems lately every bag of pistachios i get is either stale, tastes funny (the last batch tasted like pumpernickel

), has 6 good ones out of 500, or god forbid are mushy. for $4+ a pound this is just not acceptable.

years ago my sister sent me a 10 lb bag of pistachios from nyc from a company called baldzinni (sp?). every single pistachio nut was crunchy and fresh, perfectly salted, and had that perfect sweet pistachio taste. every damn one of them. she's moved now so she can't get more, and i can't find them on the net.

does anyone know where to buy perfect pistachio nuts?

 

[HighwayStar]

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Originally posted by redshifter as a fellow pistachio nut lover, i need to ask: where can a guy get some good pistachio nuts? it seems lately every bag of pistachios i get is either stale, tastes funny (the last batch tasted like pumpernickel ), has 6 good ones out of 500, or god forbid are mushy. for $4+ a pound this is just not acceptable. years ago my sister sent me a 10 lb bag of pistachios from nyc from a company called baldzinni (sp?). every single pistachio nut was crunchy and fresh, perfectly salted, and had that perfect sweet pistachio taste. every damn one of them. she's moved now so she can't get more, and i can't find them on the net. does anyone know where to buy perfect pistachio nuts?

Company or store ? Could this be it -> http://www.suttongourmet.com/balducci/balducci.html

edit: my wife says there's a Balzini's or Barizini's as well, but she doesn't know where they are. I can't find anything on them.

 

[gloco]

Ahhh (licks lips)...i could always go for a bag of chick peas...maybe i need to take a trip to bay ridge

 

[HighwayStar]

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Originally posted by gloco Ahhh (licks lips)...i could always go for a bag of chick peas...maybe i need to take a trip to bay ridge

PM me if you're heading to the ridge... Least I can do is buy a fellow Head-fi'r a cold one. I have it on good authority there are one or two bars in the area...

 

[redshifter]

highwaystar,
thanks for the link. it sounds right, but i'll have to do more research. i found a couple of sites that claim to have gourmet pistachios... does anyone know the difference between middle-eastern pistachios and california pistachios besides the size?

btw, your avatar reminds me of "ash" from evil dead 2. we just need to graft a chainsaw onto your arm and cover your face in gore and we're all set.

 

[HighwayStar]

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Originally posted by redshifter highwaystar, thanks for the link. it sounds right, but i'll have to do more research. i found a couple of sites that claim to have gourmet pistachios... does anyone know the difference between middle-eastern pistachios and california pistachios besides the size? btw, your avatar reminds me of "ash" from evil dead 2. we just need to graft a chainsaw onto your arm and cover your face in gore and we're all set.

There's quite a few NY'ers here, you should get more info as they chime in. I don't know anything about CA pistachios, but my old man used to to up to these middle eastern stores that had tons of dried fruit and nuts and he'd get these great pistachios. He was quite fond of them.

Yes, Ash. Check out ED3 > Army of Darkness. He reprises his role and is hysterical.

 

[redshifter]

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Yes, Ash. Check out ED3 > Army of Darkness. He reprises his role and is hysterical.

oh yeah, saw that in the theater. "this is my BOOMSTICK!"

 

[HighwayStar]

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Originally posted by redshifter oh yeah, saw that in the theater. "this is my BOOMSTICK!"

"Good guy, bad guy, I'm the guy with the GUN !"

 

[joelongwood]

The name is A.L. Bazzini's. I used to pick up fresh roasted pistachios there when I owned a natural food store. Best pistachios I ever had. Check out this website if you're interested in purchasing some.
http://www.newyorkfirst.com/gifts/9040.html
Hope this helps satisfy your craving.

 

[HighwayStar]

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Originally posted by joelongwood The name is A.L. Bazzini's. I used to pick up fresh roasted pistachios there when I owned a natural food store. Best pistachios I ever had. Check out this website if you're interested in purchasing some. http://www.newyorkfirst.com/gifts/9040.html Hope this helps satisfy your craving.

So much for my wife's memory...

 

[redshifter]

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Originally posted by joelongwood The name is A.L. Bazzini's. I used to pick up fresh roasted pistachios there when I owned a natural food store. Best pistachios I ever had. Check out this website if you're interested in purchasing some. http://www.newyorkfirst.com/gifts/9040.html Hope this helps satisfy your craving.

joe, i'd kiss you if your teeth weren't covered in bugs!

thank you!!!

 

[HighwayStar]

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Originally posted by redshifter joe, i'd kiss you if your teeth weren't covered in bugs! thank you!!!

ROTFLMAO !