On 09 Feb 2009 21:11:44 GMT, "Michael \"Dog3\""
> wrote:

>Andy > : in
>rec.food.cooking
>
>> Michael,
>>
>> Happy trails and good weather up and back! Keep those tire pressures
>> in check!
>
>Keep my blood pressure in check is more like it. I'll be driving with my
>mother. At least she's a lead foot and we won't have to mosey down the
>road at a snail's pace.
>
>>
>> If you try Nick's, let us know.
>
>I sure will. I doubt we'll try it but you never know. We'll be in
>Evanston and will most likely be hitting the college town joints.

Evanston is a long way from Elgin and Crystal Lake. Far, Far western
burbs. But while you're in Evanston the Spice House is worth checking
out. I prefer it to Penzeys. So did Julia Child.

http://www.thespicehouse.com/info/stores.html

Lou