andreaindc
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Which are the ones that you find you must buy this way because the quality of the product in the supermarket can't even begin to compare?
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For those of you who buy herbs/spices through the mail...
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I shop at Penzey's, regularly, for tellicherry black peppercorns,>>
Turkish oregano, Sunny Spain seasoning (a lemon pepper w/o salt), Bicentennial seasoning (wonderful on duck or any poultry to roast), Aleppo crushed pepper, sumac berries(ground), and hot curry/oriental blend are a few that come to mind. I did try their garlic powder last time, and little as I use it, it is superior, in aroma & flavor to the store bought brands!
Turkish oregano, Sunny Spain seasoning (a lemon pepper w/o salt), Bicentennial seasoning (wonderful on duck or any poultry to roast), Aleppo crushed pepper, sumac berries(ground), and hot curry/oriental blend are a few that come to mind. I did try their garlic powder last time, and little as I use it, it is superior, in aroma & flavor to the store bought brands!
debbie_in_ga
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For me it's ground ginger and curry powder from Penzey's - Amazing difference!!!
Most of the ones Moyn mentioned, several of the curry blends, Ozark blend for......
the best fried chicken and fish. Florida pepper,
Northwest blend, leaf sage, cracked rosemary, spearmint, French gray sea salt, and several others. almost forgot the Vietnamese cinnamon.
I take these to work with me and like the fact I can purchase larger quanitys. Always fresh!!
Nan
the best fried chicken and fish. Florida pepper,
Northwest blend, leaf sage, cracked rosemary, spearmint, French gray sea salt, and several others. almost forgot the Vietnamese cinnamon.
I take these to work with me and like the fact I can purchase larger quanitys. Always fresh!!
Nan
Cinnamon!
The cinnamon I can get locally isn't even close to what I can get through Penzey's (and I tried them all) and Penzey's has 4 to 6 different versions (it varies every couple years). I make baked goods with the Vietnamese (the most flavorful) and savory tagines with the Ceylon. My recipe for cinnamon shortbread just isn't the same using anything less than Vietnamese (can you tell, I have a severe cinnamon addiction, *g*). I buy my ground "baking" spices from Penzey's, cardamom, ginger, etc, they're the freshest hands down. I generally grow my own herbs but, if I'm out of something, I stop by a local company (SF Herb in San Francisco) which also has a mailorder business. I can get mint teabags there, in bulk, perfect for infusing cream for filled chocolates (when fresh mint isn't plentiful).
The cinnamon I can get locally isn't even close to what I can get through Penzey's (and I tried them all) and Penzey's has 4 to 6 different versions (it varies every couple years). I make baked goods with the Vietnamese (the most flavorful) and savory tagines with the Ceylon. My recipe for cinnamon shortbread just isn't the same using anything less than Vietnamese (can you tell, I have a severe cinnamon addiction, *g*). I buy my ground "baking" spices from Penzey's, cardamom, ginger, etc, they're the freshest hands down. I generally grow my own herbs but, if I'm out of something, I stop by a local company (SF Herb in San Francisco) which also has a mailorder business. I can get mint teabags there, in bulk, perfect for infusing cream for filled chocolates (when fresh mint isn't plentiful).
I totally agree about Penzey's cinnamon. Even the mildest type, Korintje, which is the basic type
sold in supermarkets, is far superior. I also love their peppercorns, both Tellicherry Extra Bold and Sarawak. Their garlic powder and toasted onion powder are great also.
I haven't found all Penzey's products to be superior to other brands, however. For example, I find their basil and oregano to be just average. Also, I'm not wild about their ground cumin and chili powder - for those, I prefer Spice Islands. I also love Spice Islands' curry powder, mustard seeds, etc.
Penzey's double vanilla extract is very good with a great price, although I prefer Nielsen Massey.
sold in supermarkets, is far superior. I also love their peppercorns, both Tellicherry Extra Bold and Sarawak. Their garlic powder and toasted onion powder are great also.
I haven't found all Penzey's products to be superior to other brands, however. For example, I find their basil and oregano to be just average. Also, I'm not wild about their ground cumin and chili powder - for those, I prefer Spice Islands. I also love Spice Islands' curry powder, mustard seeds, etc.
Penzey's double vanilla extract is very good with a great price, although I prefer Nielsen Massey.
Just as Rick said, I use it on chicken/fish and also on veggies.... and that's>>>
exactly what I do... play with it... I use it to enhance Moroccan spices... & Mideastern spices.. don't have any particular recipe that requires it. It's a very fresh & lemony flavor. Have fun!
exactly what I do... play with it... I use it to enhance Moroccan spices... & Mideastern spices.. don't have any particular recipe that requires it. It's a very fresh & lemony flavor. Have fun!
andreaindc
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Hi, Diane - I periodically get the Penzey's catalog & start marking up pages...
then after seeing how many thing I want to order and adding it up, I never wind up ordering anything. I think I'll at least start with the pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and curry powder, since I use those frequently.
then after seeing how many thing I want to order and adding it up, I never wind up ordering anything. I think I'll at least start with the pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and curry powder, since I use those frequently.
I regularly order or buy their tellicherry pepper and....
I love their hot curry powder.
Last trip I made to the store I bought both types of cinnamon, and I also got some wasabi powder. Yeehaa! That stuff is potent! I love it!
I also like their Mexican oregano and they had some special Indian peppercorns, which I put in my stove-side peppermill, and they are so fragrant.....I swoon every time I use them!
I will look to see how they are labeled, and check back here.
Otherwise, I get my everyday spices bulk from Wild Oats.....
I love their hot curry powder.
Last trip I made to the store I bought both types of cinnamon, and I also got some wasabi powder. Yeehaa! That stuff is potent! I love it!
I also like their Mexican oregano and they had some special Indian peppercorns, which I put in my stove-side peppermill, and they are so fragrant.....I swoon every time I use them!
I will look to see how they are labeled, and check back here.
Otherwise, I get my everyday spices bulk from Wild Oats.....