My First Azure Order - Azure VS Amazon, Which Is Better? 

When you order from Amazon your not guaranteed where it comes from. I love Azure Standard. I’ve been ordering from them for about 5 months now. I like that Azure puts in the description where they get things from. I try to stay away from things from China especially when it’s being consumed.

Lima bean creamy soup. Cooked beans in chicken or veggie stock. When tender ad one peeled medium red potato. One cup of fresh green beans. Two cloves of garlic n make sure the stock covers all veggies but just barely. Pour ingredients in whatever blender you have and add one cup of cream. Makes the best creamy Lima bean soup ever!

Thank you so much for this presentation! What a big help it was!

Fantastic comparison shopping, thanks so very much! Saving this video for future shopping.

Thank you do much for comparison shopping for us. Great video.

Thank you! This video was a lot of work and very informative! I appreciate you doing this! Thanks again!

I am an Azure Standard Drop Coordinator, and have been for about a year now. I started ordering from them since I was, and I'm so glad I did! Their stuff is amazing! I love that it's all natural, and Organic, without all the crap in their foods. . I think you are going to enjoy ordering from them! :)

Thank you for doing all this research for us

Enjoyed your haul!! Great idea to do the amazon comparison. The variety of products Azure sells is amazing and has been such a blessing to my family as well!

Thanks for video. You are fun to watch! Love your fact based analysis!

Do a little research on diatomaceous earth to kill off any infestation of weevils and other bugs that can infest your grains. It’s much easier than the freezer method. Some people don’t have chest freezers and, when you freeze you introduce moisture that’s not desirable for long term storage. Diatomaceous earth is a mineral that humans are typically lacking. Don’t be discouraged by warnings, as with anything powdered, it not healthy to breathe in the fine particles. If that makes you nervous, just wear a mask. Most of us don’t because…well, in my case, I’m learning that anything the FDA has demonized is typically something that’s critical to health (there’s no money in healthy people).

Just ordered our first haul! Can’t wait. Some of the bulk prices are jaw dropping. Thrive Market and Amazon can kick rocks lol.

That was a fun video! Thanks for taking the time to do the Amazon price comparison, that was cool!

Great haul! I would love to see how you store your foods in your pantry…thank you!

Good info! Thanks for sharing🙂

Wow. This was awesome. I love data nerds. Thank you for taking the time to do this!!

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New subscriber. Was watching the Stivers and you were on there and put this link to your video. Love watching homesteading. So interesting and learn so much .

Thanks for the info. I have in my stash some texturized vegetable protein TVP. You may already know about. I put it directly into chili, spaghetti sauce, soups and so on.... A great source of protein when meat is not in the house.

Azure is based out of Oregon. I also love their business model, been a customer for 15 years at least. You have given me some great ideas for my next order.

I think you came out great on the prices for the quality from Azure! I’ve been ordering from them every month for a year and always find great products! Thanks for the ginger reminder I added it to my cart! Their gallon jars and lids(purchased separately) are really nice for storage. Thanks for the video!

Great video I love azure standard been ordering from them for 2 years. Great prices and great products

I love azure! Thanks for all the price comparisons.

Great vlog Anna!! They have just recently added a drop spot very near me in New Jersey and plan on putting in a order within the next month.. Our favorite rice is jasmine and seriously never knew there was brown jasmine rice. So thank you so much!!! Peace and prayers..

We love azure. They have some of the best quality stuff! Our favorites are their hard red wheat (we use our nutrimill to grind it) and their dried yellow corn (we use our nurtimill for that as well). I enjoyed your haul! Thank you!

Thank you for the comparison! I started looking into the quality and price between both too

Me too girl, I eat mostly plant, but do incorporate chicken, fish & beef a few days a week, trying grass fed & wild caught, ty for video, you have a great personality 😀

Love a pantry tour!!!!

Thanks for posting this. I love videos that do comparisons like this. I am getting ready to place my 1st order with Azure. I do like what they are doing and love all the organics they have. One thing to keep in mind is the shipping costs. For me it's 8.5%. Not outrageous, especially on some of the bulk grains. You definitely have to shop around though. Like right now I can get 25 lbs of Einkorn for 69.00 with free shipping. Azure is 72.39 plus the 8.5% bringing it up over 80 dollars for the same thing at Azure. Forget Amazon for any wheat products. The nice thing about Azure is the monthly shipping. Gives me a lot of time to shop around on each item. One last thing for my consideration is the drive time and cost to go pick everything up. Not sure how long it takes to unload the truck but for me it's 2 hrs drive time round trip. 10 gallons of gas at 3.65 a gal is almost 40 bucks. So far it looks like the bulk grains are a good deal through Azure. Other things not so much. Many items are at least 1/2 the cost at other sources. So definitely shop around as many places also offer free shipping right to your door. Bulk grains are normally the exception. The shipping on those is oftentimes as much as the grain itself.

I've been considering trying Azure. I'm glad you posted this video.

Great savings you got. New subscriber here glad I found you.

I like your weight lifting program!

The thing about spices and herbs and all of that a lot of that stuff has been radiated. And that is probably why it’s A little bit cheaper on Amazon because at azure you can get it organic and there has been no radiation put to it.

I love azure for almost everything you have! I'll have to get the jars of ginger, that's a great idea. I buy dog food containers with wheels to store all my beans and grains, they work great! The only thing I don't care for is their produce because it's refrigerated and doesn't store well once I get it home... But if I know I can preserve it right away it's awesome quality!

Anna that was brilliant. You put in a lot of work, very generous. I'm in Australia so i don't think we have Azure Standard but I'm going to check it out anyway. Yes to a pantry tour ... and i have to check out what a gamma lid.. was it? actually is. til next time

i am so happy to see that people my own age group are doing stuff like that. i know I am not alone in this, but just to see that some one else is doing the same this is amazing! my husband has a youtube channel but i dont think i would be comfortable to be posting of what i have & how much i have! i do regular orders from them as well! so happy to have this company and their dedicated service! yes, somethings are not as cheap or chipper but quality is the best!

Great video it was very helpful and informative. Would love to see a pantry video. Thanks

Getting my first Azure order on Monday!

Wow fantastic savings!

Great video!! Thanks! I’d love a pantry tour, but id especially love to see your pantry foods in action! I’m trying to incorporate more pantry foods…

AZURE standard is located in Hood River Oregon with a Midwestern hub that they started last year for Eastern US customers

15 year Azure customer here. Amazon's spices may be cheaper, but quality may not be as dependable. I love Azure's herbs and spices

Thank you for sharing

I love Azure Standard!!

Thank you for posting this video! I have my Azure booklets to order but it has always been hard to visualize the size of the packages.

Someone might have already shared, but soy sauce is usually made with wheat (along with soy, check the ingredient list), so if you're trying to avoid gluten, I would suggest maybe trying liquid aminos (made from coconut) or getting a certified gluten free soy sauce!

So many things I didn’t know they had. Just added chili powder to my next order.

Please keep up these videos I love seeing what other people get for Azure, because sometimes I don’t even think about looking for it on their site. I really like ordering from them other than Amazon. I don’t order from Amazon at all if I can help it I will do without or go somewhere else. I don’t care for their policies and politics. I Did enjoy your video please keep them coming.

You should check into bread beckers and grains and grit on youtube and listen to what they have to say on gluten. Einkorn flour is a great start! But you may consider a grain mill and making your own flour for even more health benefits.

Do you supplement with blackstrap molasses? They have a killer price on it. That stuff is so good for you it’s insane! A lot of people actually reverse their grey hair with it.

I agree with and appreciate your video Thought about pantry tours. If food was desperately an issue for most would yours be safe? Of course you would share but I’m talkin bout takers.

New subscriber thanks you for your content!

I have been ordering from Azure for at least 25 years.. and now I live less than 2 blocks from the main warehouse…. Love that Company

I don't see them near me in Texas. Near Dallas. Or I would use them. Great job!

Oat groats & Hulled barley makes great pancakes. And make breads with them. Look into getting a Mockmill 100 or 200 and you'll have instant flour at your finger tips!

I have been using Nama Shoyu for 25 years always refrigerate after opening

Loved your video, and am a big fan of Azure's non-GMO policy, variety, pricing and family owned business practices. Would you please share where/how you get free 5 gallon buckets? Suggestions appreciated 💛💛

At least with Azure your getting organic, cqnt always get the organic on amazon..I love Azure, I have broken ankle and can't drive yet but I miss ordering for 3 months now can't wait to get back to ordering

Great haul. Amazon sometimes has better deals but the products quality is questionable.. I ordered 5 lbs of organic Ceylon cinnamon on Amazon but when I received it, best before date was 6 months. You would wonder why they expect someone to use 5 lbs of cinnamon in 6 months…I like Azure Standard because they emphasize on the quality and if there is an issue with the product they will let you know upfront why the product is on sale.

The soy sauce may give you a reaction as well since it has gluten in it. I too get some mild reactions to gluten, but not a lot. I had to switch to a gluten free soy sauce.

Place your grains, flours, and rices in the freezer for three days (minimum) to kill weevil eggs, pantry moths, and the like.

Noodles are wfpb if they are minimally processed. Ones that have a lot of additives are not.

Did you like the lima beans? They are also known as butter beans when you boil them.

Anna please let me know how you like the chili spice.

Oooh gonna get that ginger and the nama shoyu ❤️. Also how did you get free shipping? I still pay a shipping fee, very minimal compared to having it shipped to your front door, for the drop location. My orders are about 300-400 pounds each month so far

We love both Azure and Amazon 😂

In my experience "heavy things" tend to run higher on Amazon than they do at other places. I'm guessing they are making up the cost of shipping.

An added thought, even when Amazon (or Costco) is cheaper, how much are you paying for the membership.

I combine rolled oats and steel cut oats together for hot cereal with dried fruit and cinnamon. Lima beans - yuck. Lol.

Your awesome

I’m so wanting to shop Azure. The problem I have is it’s delivered at a Walmart parking lot on a work day. So I can’t get there for immediate pick up.

so i watch a family out of goshen and they use 2 ltr bottles for the rice and it stores well

Did you like the kelp?

Best way to cook oat groats or steel cut oats are in the instant pot. I start my instant pot in the morning and go get ready. They’re ready when I am and I don’t have to spend time watching them and stirring them. Caitlin Shoemaker on you tube has a ton of gluten free vegan recipes.

I wish they delivered to Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 😳

Sounds to me like you are having a histamine reaction to the gluten. Maybe look up histamine intolerance. The asthma the itchy skin the runny nose some anxiety etc etc etc. But you may also be interested in mast Cell activation syndrome, otherwise known as MCAS

How are u storing all this so don't ruin

No one ever talks about the shipping cost involved with Azure.

New friend 👍🏻🥰

Azures quality is unbeatable. Most everything is sourced from the states. I just don’t trust amazon.

Azure is in Oregon

I want to do this so badly. Im not sure what I am scared of.

I can’t find a drop off close to where I am