tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post4541888570423436102..comments2024-03-28T05:14:28.792-04:00Comments on HowChow: Penzeys In Rockville: Why 355 Is The Spice RoadHowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-39261622267261216422011-02-26T18:32:30.164-05:002011-02-26T18:32:30.164-05:00We went to Penzey's today and it was definitel...We went to Penzey's today and it was definitely worth the trip. I stocked up on the basics: Vanilla Extract, red pepper flakes and I am trying their medium hot chili powder for my chili.<br /><br />I was very impressed with their selection, particularly their cinnamon section.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00366276986881765089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-92027915881192693922011-02-26T16:02:35.875-05:002011-02-26T16:02:35.875-05:00Penzey's has good saffron, but like everywhere...Penzey's has good saffron, but like everywhere else it's expensive. They have excellent vanilla beans, too, several sources (usually). And they have some good seasoned salts.<br /><br />One interesting fact about them is that they started out mail order, and have never used advertising. It's thrived entirely via word of mouth.David Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-71407593676855035462011-02-23T17:54:23.225-05:002011-02-23T17:54:23.225-05:00Has anyone bought saffron from penzeys?
I don'...Has anyone bought saffron from penzeys?<br />I don't really know much about cooking with Saffron. I do know it's ridiculously expensive.<br />We like to simply add a pinch to brown rice when making a chicken or fish dish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-51195860037001659052011-02-23T17:54:03.140-05:002011-02-23T17:54:03.140-05:00Has anyone bought saffron from penzeys?
I don'...Has anyone bought saffron from penzeys?<br />I don't really know much about cooking with Saffron. I do know it's ridiculously expensive.<br />We like to simply add a pinch to brown rice when making a chicken or fish dish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-88257899066784353252011-02-23T12:00:20.478-05:002011-02-23T12:00:20.478-05:00Penzey's is great! Now if only we had one in H...Penzey's is great! Now if only we had one in HoCo. I go there every few months and stock up. I'm a big fan of some of their blends - Chicago Steak, Taco, Northwoods, Pasta Sprinkle, and Herbs du Provence.<br /><br />I usually make my own rubs for BBQ, but I keep their BBQ of the Americas on hand for when I'm in a hurry.P90 Noirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796786147607789224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-427665986135649742011-02-23T11:58:44.950-05:002011-02-23T11:58:44.950-05:00Penzey's has been very good to me. When I pla...Penzey's has been very good to me. When I placed a bulk order of tiny spice jars to give away at our wedding reception, they gave me a discount even though they didn't have a bulk discount policy.<br /><br />Pantry herbs do go bad; even Penzey's summery rosemary will die on you eventually (unless you use it all before then). Just open the container and sniff; if it doesn't smellKatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-53517628588687723802011-02-23T10:40:39.807-05:002011-02-23T10:40:39.807-05:00I love Penzeys, although I've never been to th...I love Penzeys, although I've never been to the shop. When I run out of more than once spice, I buy them online. One of my favorites: sweet curry. I like to use it in desserts.theminxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546089936845346029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-12492101415612122042011-02-23T08:42:11.700-05:002011-02-23T08:42:11.700-05:00So glad you've discovered the wonderful world ...So glad you've discovered the wonderful world of Penzey's. I make the trip down from Baltimore a few times a year and always end up leaving the store with more than I planned to buy. It's kind of dangerous like that.Wendi @ Bon Appetit Honhttp://www.bonappetithon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-45314991884988378482011-02-23T08:31:07.339-05:002011-02-23T08:31:07.339-05:00If you're driving down to Rockville for Penzey...If you're driving down to Rockville for Penzeys and want to make a foodie trip, here are a few other suggestions less than a mile down the road in either direction.<br /><br />Yasaman Bakery: a fantastic Iranian bakery and sweet shop. In the same shopping center is Sam's Cafe & Market, a great place to pick up Iranian groceries and have a bite to eat. Really good restaurant-made Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242584402907862830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-48909762906281328182011-02-23T07:51:47.283-05:002011-02-23T07:51:47.283-05:00I love Penzey's! I learned about them , oddly ...I love Penzey's! I learned about them , oddly enough, in a cooking thread on Fark. I checked out their website. Their prices are much cheaper than anything you buy in the store and the quality is awesome.<br /><br />Their Penzey's Cinnamon is a must buy for everyone who bakes. It has four different types of cinnamon in it. My toddler loves the stuff.<br /><br />Their customer service is Jen Blackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522249407181011535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-86034229756999095592011-02-23T07:32:43.998-05:002011-02-23T07:32:43.998-05:00I love Penzey's too! Try the freeze dried sha...I love Penzey's too! Try the freeze dried shallots next time, I picked them up on a whim but use them frequently!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-36652118273060132362011-02-23T07:30:43.771-05:002011-02-23T07:30:43.771-05:00Welcome to Penzey's! I have been a fan for yea...Welcome to Penzey's! I have been a fan for years. If you aren't sure, try this. Buy a couple things you use regularly at Penzey's, then come home and compare the smell to the bottle of that spice you have in your spice cabinet. You will be shocked at the difference, especially if you have been buying McCormick & you've had the bottle/can for a couple years. <br /><br />I took Marcianoreply@blogger.com