I know I just shared with you my love of Ben Franklin, but
this store is one that you actually could visit. They have various locations in the US, online
store, and you can request a catalog to flip through. The catalog usually comes with a coupon for
something free too!
Penzeys Spices* offers more than 250 spices for any meal,
side dish, or dessert you could think of.
The moment you walk in the door you are smacked in the face with the
wonderful aromas. The spices are nicely
organized and each one offers clear ideas of how you could use that spice. Most even have a takeaway recipe! It’s just one of those places that you feel
welcome and don’t want to leave. The
staff is super knowledgeable and will even suggest other ways to use the
spices, mostly from their own experiences.
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| Jake getting some grill seasoning advice from a staff member. |
It’s easy to go overboard and end up with a full basket so
maybe go in with a few key spices you know you’ll use. Then maybe buy one or two that you just
really want. They sell small and large
jars so that will help keep your spending down too.
Some of my favorites include...
Vanilla Extract
Almond Extract
Mexican Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar (So good on toast!)
Cake Spice
Baking Spice
Taco Seasoning
Chili Powder
I used the Mexican Vanilla Extract and a dash of the Baking
Spice in my Pumpkin Cupcakes; I think that just took the overall flavor up a
notch.
I love the recipe section on their website too.
Where do you buy your spices? What are the staples in your spice
cabinet?
*I was not paid or asked to write about good ol’
Penzeys. I just wanted to share my
experiences with ya. J