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Web Resource: Penzey's Spices

2008_09_15-Penzeys.jpgWe just love getting the Penzey's catalog in the mail. Flipping through it and poring over each spice photograph and description is a food lover's wet dream. Just reading about a spice we've never tried before jump-starts our cooking creativity; we start visualizing all the wonderful meals we'll conjure from it.

 
 

Penzey's Spices has several retail locations in the US, but if there isn't a location near you, don't fret; they have an excellent online store. Click through it and you're surely to find a few spices you haven't seen before, or maybe that one hard to find spice you've been seeking. Along with spices, they also sell spice mills and storage containers. For those watching their sodium intake, there's a salt-free section.

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I grew up going to the original Spice House in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. I remember walking into the store as a child and being both overwhelmed and enchanted by the smells and sights. I also remember getting these amazing wooden tea crates (for free!) from them when I got my first apartment. I think I used them for bookshelves.
The original owners of The Spice House were the parents of the current owners of Penzey's. I think The Spice House is still in existence, run by the siblings of Penzey's.

posted by Dana V on September 15th 2008 at 8:46am
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much love to Penzey's.
St Louis, Phialadelphia, and a handful of other cities have retail locations where you can go in to sniff the delights of their whole line. Great way to discover just how great their quality is.

posted by magdelane on September 15th 2008 at 8:51am
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Pittsburgh has a Penzey's in the Strip District, FYI.

posted by Jeni_Rae on September 15th 2008 at 10:00am
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Couldn't you have just said "a food lover's dream" rather than make me think about nocturnal emissions? A little over the top...

posted by Squirrely on September 15th 2008 at 10:23am
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I also enjoy the Penzey's catalog. I mark off what I want/need to replace for my every 3-4 month trips to the Columbus store.

They do awesome gift packages too.

posted by bobcatsteph3 on September 15th 2008 at 10:50am
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One of the perks of living/working within 2 blocks of Grand Central's market ... getting to walk past Penzy's at least once at day!

posted by apointe on September 15th 2008 at 11:24am
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The occasional sassy language is welcomed!

posted by AnneBird on September 15th 2008 at 1:31pm
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Even though I am able to get to the Grand Central store quite easily, I still sometimes place a mail order for larger orders or gifts. I have to say that besides having some of the best products out there, they have the best customer service. Calling their customer service line recently, I got in touch with a friendly human who was able to take care of my order immediately. Such a refreshing way to run a business in this day and age.

posted by aftermath on September 15th 2008 at 5:12pm
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Do ya think we can get one in SFO anytime soon? Anytime we are near Penzey's, we stop and buy up the store. Maybe we should do an order together. ;)

posted by Kimberlita Paternosky on September 15th 2008 at 7:30pm
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I've never received their catalog, but I currently have 6 Penzey cinnamons in my cupboard, as well as lots of other treasures in bottles, cans and bags bearing their imprint...

posted by mschatelaine on September 16th 2008 at 12:00am
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I frequent the Spice House location in Chicago. I think it's worth the trip because you can buy spices in small amounts. I've taken all of my foodie friends there when they visit and they all seem to love it.

The pre-packaged sets for BBQ, baking, etc., are great hostess/housewarming gifts.

posted by Kathryn on September 16th 2008 at 4:00am
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Dana V., Yes the original little, crowded store in Wauwatosa is still open, and has looked the same for many years-- old, yellowed newspaper articles and recipes taped all over the walls and shelves and numerous handwritten hints and notes about the spices and mixes abound. I go there once a year to purchase poppy seeds and spices for my Christmas baking. The smell when you open the door is amazing! I did not realize how lucky I am to have this store nearby (about a mile from my house). I believe the parents still run the store. (The Mom is always there when I shop.)

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