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Mail-Order Makes Food Shopping Easy

Newsday

Hundreds of mail-order food companies cater to home cooks. Here are a few of our favorite resources:

The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Catalog: This company has been around for more than 200 years, and its following has grown to cult status. The darlings of bread bakers, King Arthur’s sales representatives answer cooking questions by phone for their customers. P.O. Box 876, Norwich, VT 05055-0876; telephone, (800) 827-6836; fax, (800) 343-3002.

Penzeys Ltd.: This company claims to grind and blend its spices fresh every week. Prices for the spices and flavorings are frequently a fraction of what one finds in the supermarket. P.O. Box 1448, Waukesha, WI 53187; telephone, (414) 574-0277; fax, (414) 574-0278.

The White Lily Foods Co.: Devotees swear this flour makes the best biscuits in the world. Check or money order only; $5 for a 5-pound bag (west of the Mississippi), shipping included. P.O. Box 871, Knoxville, TN 37901.

Sweet Celebrations (formerly Maid of Scandinavia): Catalog lists equipment, chocolate and decorations for the serious sweet baker. P.O. Box 39426, Edina, Minn. 55439-0426; telephone, (800) 328-6722.

Linda Eckhardt’s Great Food Catalog: The updated, 1996 version of Eckhardt’s guide lists more than 400 places to get food by mail. (Park Lane Press, $15).