Sky wrote:
> Bobo Bonobo® wrote:
>>
>> On Aug 3, 10:12 am, notbob > wrote:
>>> On 2007-08-03, Sky > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Yeah, I feel very, very, very deprived! I've never been to a TJs
>>>> (major whine!). In fact, I never heard of TJs until I started
>>>> reading RFC.
>>>
>>> Don't feel too deprived. They have some good things and some good
>>> prices on average things (milk prods), but they aren't all that. A
>>> lot of it is yuppie/healthnut hype hiding a few exceptional items.
>>> We finally got a store in our town and I can only think of about
>>> half a dozen things I buy there with any regularity. Their
>>> pre-made salads are iffy, while some of the frozen foods approach
>>> inedible. Breads are good, but produce is a max-pac rip. In
>>> short, it's a crap shoot and alternative shopping option rather
>>> than a replacement for a good supermarket.
>>
>> Yeah, as he said, "Don't feel too deprived." We have one about 2
>> miles away, and almost never go there. Now, not having a close
>> Penzey's is a different matter
>>>
>>> nb
>>
>> --Bryan
>
> Oh man! This is pure torture <G>. I never heard of Penzey's either
> until I started reading RFC. I just want to say I've been there, if
> only once (with regard to TJs). I'm sure I'd love to shop frequently
> at Penzey's In a way, it's a good thing there isn't one in my
> neck of the woods - I'd be tempted to spend more $$ than I should!
>
> Sky

Penzey's is heaven Just walking in your senses are innundated with herbs
and spices. There are samples set out everywhere for you to "taste" and
recipe cards hanging all over the place, free for taking. I have to stay
away from Penzey's otherwise I'd be buying all kinds of herbs and spices I
actually have no use for!