Does it have to be Ghirardelli? I usually get unsweetened cocoa powder at either a good health-food store or our local co-op. It's sold bulk, in different-size plastic bags, so I don't know the source, but I trust the places I get it from, and it's always been high quality--and it costs a lot less than the packaged stuff. I'm even farther up in the frozen north than you are, so I'd be surprised if you didn't have similar kinds of stores in that area.

I can't get Ghirardelli cocoa powder at my Krogers, though I can get Ghirardelli bar chocolate--100%, 60%, semi-sweet--and chips.

I like and use Droste more than Ghirardelli though I usually have both in the house. Might try it if that's available.

I use Droste also. Ghirardelli only if that's not available. What about online or mail order? I haven't tried this store, but other GWers swear by it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Penzey's

I use Hershey's or Nestle's, that's all that's available here without a 100 mile round trip drive! And I just stopped at Penzey's yesterday, and didn't think to get cocoa there, I got a free bottle of "mural of flavor" and some corned beef spices.

Hershey's is not so bad, it's better than Nestle's...

Annie

It's all been shipped to Australia. Imagine my surprise when I saw Ghirardelli cocoa powder in the local rural supermarket! Want me to mail you some? ;-)

I live in a small town and my only choices are Hershey's, Hershey's special dark (my favorite, Nestle's and Kroger brand. If you are hooked on that particular brand, you may want to consider purchasing it in bulk from Amazon or another retailer. BTW, our local Big Lots has been carrying Droste!

Has anyone found the Ghiradelli or Hershey's Special Dark in Canada? I would like to try either or both, but haven't seen them anywhere.
Jane

I live in SE Connecticut & Ghirardelli is available at all grocery stores in my area. I also used to buy Ghirardelli in Manchester, NH but that's been 5+ years ago.

/tricia

I live in the seacoast area of NH - Portsmouth/Durham/Dover area. I have two 10 oz.cans of Ghiradelli Natural Unsweetened Cocoa powder in my pantry. I bought them at Hannaford.

There's a new Hannaford near the UNH campus in Durham, close to Dover/Durham exit. There's one close to Spaulding Tpk. Exit 9 in Dover. There are 2 Hannafords a little further north in Rochester. It's worth checking their site to see if there's one closer to you.

I purchased my tins a few months ago. I presume Hannaford still carries it, but will check when I go shopping today and report back.

I keep it on hand to make hot chocolate. We have an ice rink in our back yard in winter and it's a treat the skaters always look forward to. It has a much richer chocolate flavor than the mixes, and I like being able to adjust the level of sweetness. Good stuff!

amck,
I was able to find Ghirardellis locally up until a couple weeks ago. I checked Hannafords in Hampton last week but no luck. Over the past souple weeks, I've tried Stop & Shop, Market Basket, Shaws, Walmart and several independents with no luck. I guess I'll have to order on line. :-(

moosemac,you've probably placed your online order by now but wanted to report back that there were multiple cans at my Dover Hannaford store @ $4.29.

This post moved out of sight and I forgot to post back earlier, but shopped in Rochester today and took note of them. Can't explain the shortage just a few miles south. Hope it was just temporary.

I also prefer and usually use Droste, but will buy Hershey on occasion. I don't usually find Ghiradelli at my local store, at least not in the unsweetened powder.

amck,
Thanks for the tip. My DD boyfriend is up in Dover frequently so I'll send him over to the Hannafords for a stock pile.