Robin - there isn't a store near me either, I do all mine by mail order. Not as good as the real store, but it does the job. They are great with shipping, I've never had a problem with an order, and they send me the same coupons that they give in the stores with a code to redeem online.
And Robin ... with a decent-sized order ... they throw in a free sample. Some of the blends are HEAVENLY. Nice, nice people too. Make a pilgrimage at some point, because walking in the front door is like hitting a wall of exotic smells.
ICU - I forgot the free sample! I've gotten Sandwich Sprinkle, Greek Seasoning, Shallot Salt, Herbs de Provence, a couple of different pepper blends and a curry blend as samples. And the samples come in a decent little size! And a pilgramage to a store sounds like a great idea...
Oh, and Robin, the catalogs they send have recipes scattered throughout with the nutritional information listed.
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It's not normal how excited I am about this discovery. I'm off to go order some catalogs. It's the next best thing to being there. Although being there would be divine. Just divine. I'd probably do more damage though.
OMG, I too, am excited. THere is ONE store in Indianapolis, and low and behold, it is about 2 miles down the road from work, which means I can go on my lunch hour as they are not open of the evening when I get off of work. I can barely stand it and I am going one day next week.
Shannon, crazy me to forget the recipes! And they have all of them in a collector's hardcover book now, too - Penzey's One, I think it is. The Chili 9000 blend is wicked! I was lucky enough to receive Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle as my free sample once - I have been back for that one, too. I also use their cocoa powders in my protein shakes ... Robin, you MUST try the Aleppo pepper - it's so divinely smoky and clean heat! In fajitas, on eggs, in chili, sprinkled on a veggie burger ... there is NOTHING this stuff can't make better!
ICU - I just got the Chili 9000 in my last big order, haven't tried it yet. I also just got the Hot Curry, which I've been waiting to try. I've been thinking about the cocoa powders, which ones do you use? I think Penzey's One is also available as a monthly magazine too maybe? Aleppo Pepper... yummy... I got ground Ancho last time that was really good, and I have California & Indian red pepper. Love the spicy...
Robin - DH introduced me to Penzey's when we first got together, with a Vindaloo Chicken dish using the Vindaloo seasoning blend... fantastic... I also love the Bold Taco Seasoning, though I'm thinking about making up my own next time so I can cut the salt down.
Annie - I'm jealous that you have one so close! Enjoy it!
The market spice tea from... I think the place is just called market spice? It's in Pikes Place Market In Seattle.... It's really good!! We've mail ordered it a few times as I live nowhere near Seattle.
I can hardly breathe that's how excited I am. After Annie mentioned she's got one 2 miles from her work (lucky you) and the rest of the gang chimed in with specific spices that sound just too good to be true, I was in a funk. I said let me check this out again. And I checked out the locations and lo and behold, I don't know how I missed it, there's one about 45 minutes away from me, near a place that I go to once a month!!!! Still don't know how I missed it, don't really care right now. I will be headed there in about 2 - 3 weeks or so!!!! Woo hoo!!!
Okay. Something just popped into my head - This should just go to show folks, how enjoyable food is to people who adhere to a healthy lifestyle. And how we don't feel deprived. I'm not making myself clear here, but, oh whatever.
I've got a Penzeys nearby! I've got a Penzey's nearby!
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Thanks for the tip I just bought the Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice and I love it!!!! also gonna try the honey vanilla camomile...
I'm so glad you got it and loved it. It's something else, isn't it? Very unique and VERY tasty.
Congrats Robin! I've always liked my tea black. I think tea can be so flavorful, doesn't really need any help from sweeteners or milk which distort the taste.
I've got a Penzeys nearby! I've got a Penzey's nearby!
Still get the catalog. It's (mostly) calorie-free food porn. It doesn't change a great deal, but it's still fun to sit down with and read just for fun once in a while. I'm such a dork.
I just got this article forwarded to me tonight about the link between "Excitocins" and Multiple Sclerosis. I did some research and it looks like there may be a DEFINITE link between heavy use of Excitocins (particularly Aspartame and other artificial sweetners) and M.S. Many of you here know 2 of my sisters have been stricken with this. After doing some reading (from several credible sources) about how exactly the artificial sweetners can produce brain lesions, I have decided I am no longer using the sweetners.
I think I was meant to see this thread. I think I was meant to read that Forward in my email.
It just isn't worth the risk. I love my ongoing coffee habit and truly enjoy it even. Sadly, it will no longer be with artificial sweetners.
Still get the catalog. It's (mostly) calorie-free food porn. It doesn't change a great deal, but it's still fun to sit down with and read just for fun once in a while. I'm such a dork.
Being as I'm such a dork too (which I think is a GOOD thing), I WILL get the catalog!
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It just isn't worth the risk. I love my ongoing coffee habit and truly enjoy it even. Sadly, it will no longer be with artificial sweetners.
I think upon giving it up, in a very short time, you too will have one of those "why didn't I do this earlier?" moments as well. You'll see.
And now that I've cut it out in the tea, I'm thinking where can I cut it from next?
My younger daughter uses XYLITOL as a nasal spray for respiratory issues. I was reminded here a few weeks ago that it can also be used as a sweetner.
Yesterday I found granular Xylitol at a Natural Grocery. I used it this morning in my coffee. It's actually not bad. The dowside is that it's more pricey than artificial sweetners. $6.49 for a pound.
Make a pilgrimage at some point, because walking in the front door is like hitting a wall of exotic smells.
