notbob wrote:
> What the sam Hell has happened to the spice market lately? I went
> down to the super to pick up some sage. Holy chrystonacrutch!
> ...$5.75 for one of those itty-bitty half-bottles of McCormick's whole
> sage. That works out to $32oz!! That's freakin' insane. It also
> appears Mexicans have no use for sage, as even the best mex markets
> have none of the little $.99oz packets I usually buy. I may find
> something at an Indian store, but most of their spices typically look
> like they were harvesting sometime prior to the 4th century. Penzeys
> prices, by comparison, are a steal and even their shippings costs are
> quite reasonable. Looks like Penzey's has another customer.
>
I've always felt they were cheaper than store bought spices. Between the
freshness and the ability to buy just the right quantity, they have
served me well. I think particularly when you're buying something
unusual, their stock will be fresher than your local stupidmarket if you
live in an area where few might use that unusual spice and it sits for a
long time on the shelf without turnover.