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I love Penzeys!
Just thought I'd share my latest order with you so that we can
both suffer the waiting for it to arrive. LOL European Peppercorns Bavarian Seasoning Bouquet Garni Sate Parisien Herbes I am absolutely drooling with anticipation. I was going to order the Bangkok Blend but decided to get the Sate, instead. Yes, I know they aren't the same but they both have similar ingredients. Unfortunately I was over-cilantro'd about 2 years ago by some silly person that put in too much cilantro in their black bean soup. Therefore, I'm pretty much ruined where cilantro is concerned and feel the need to avoid it. I can tolerate a little bit of it... Anyway, the Sate doesn't have it and the Bangkok does. Maybe next year I'll order one of the tiny jars of it and see how it goes. Anybody out there familiar with "galangal"? Per Penzeys, it's "A close relative of ginger, galangal (aka Laos powder) is used in Indonesia and SE Asia, especially Thailand. The flavor is similar to ginger but flowery and intense. Use to season curries and soups, for grilling chicken or fish kabobs. From Thailand". The name "Laos powder" actually did sound familiar and I'm guessing that I have had it in an entree before - but just didn't know it. It sounds divine! I wonder how it would handle being candied, like how I enjoy ginger. I may have to check to see if I can even get it and try it. Penzeys only showed it being sold ground and/or combined in blends. After receiving my last order, Nathan and I (4 y/o charming monster {him, not me}), stood in the kitchen devouring the Northwoods blend and the Sunny Paris - out of our hands. Oh my stars those two are awesome!! The shallots in the Sunny Paris could not BE any sweeter and delicious. I was going to order the Pasta Sprinkle too but the Frug in me said that I could blend my own. But then again, I don't have any French basil... No. I'm going to be good. Besides, I still have a little bit of the Sprinkle left thanks to Nancy (Waving to Nancy while remembering opening that beautiful package of Oregano she sent with the bottle of Pasta Sprinkle!!!) ! The aroma from that oregano was nothing short of spectacular. Pure perfection. While I can get supposedly fresh herbs/spices from a semi-local health food store... theirs just doesn't compare to Penzeys'. Being that I get nothing for recommending Penzeys (other than the satisfaction that somebody else is going to be as pleased as everyone else here that orders from them...) I'm telling ya, if you've been thinking about ordering from them but just haven't gotten around to it yet... DO IT! They rock! BTW, in case you missed it (from their catalog or the web site) Bill and his wife (Penzey) had a little girl last month. Theodora Lee Penzey ("Teddi"). -- Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply> |
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"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in
news:rdgOb.86811$8H.129025@attbi_s03: > Parisien Herbes > Is excellent in homemade soups, placed on oiled potatoes before roasting and potato casseroles. -- Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water. -------- FIELDS, W. C. |
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On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:41:11 GMT, "Rick & Cyndi"
> wrote: >Anybody out there familiar with "galangal"? I opened my first packet of Penzeys galangal a few nights ago to add to some chicken soup. I like it, but can't think of much to add to Penzeys own description. I'd like to find some galangal root to grow so I can compare the real thing to the ginger root from my garden. David |
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"hahabogus" > wrote in message
... : "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in : news:rdgOb.86811$8H.129025@attbi_s03: : : > Parisien Herbes : > : : Is excellent in homemade soups, placed on oiled potatoes before roasting : and potato casseroles. : : -- :========= Yummm. I can't wait to try it that way! Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply> |
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"David Wright" > wrote in
message ... : On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:41:11 GMT, "Rick & Cyndi" : > wrote: : : >Anybody out there familiar with "galangal"? : : I opened my first packet of Penzeys galangal a few nights ago to add : to some chicken soup. I like it, but can't think of much to add to : Penzeys own description. I'd like to find some galangal root to grow : so I can compare the real thing to the ginger root from my garden. : : David ==== Very cool idea. I'll look around and see if I can find some roots... If I find a place that sells/ships it I'll be sure to let you know. -- Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply> |
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"David Wright" > wrote in message ... : On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:41:11 GMT, "Rick & Cyndi" : > wrote: : : >Anybody out there familiar with "galangal"? : : I opened my first packet of Penzeys galangal a few nights ago to add : to some chicken soup. I like it, but can't think of much to add to : Penzeys own description. I'd like to find some galangal root to grow : so I can compare the real thing to the ginger root from my garden. : : David ====== I just found this via Google: http://www.kalyx.com/store/proddetai...D/5.0/file.htm They're selling a 1# root for $ 16.00 . Of course, I don't know for sure if you could "root" it and get it to grow...? Cyndi |
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On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 20:41:48 GMT, "Rick & Cyndi"
> wrote: <about growing galangal> >Very cool idea. I'll look around and see if I can find some >roots... If I find a place that sells/ships it I'll be sure to >let you know. Thanks, Cyndi. Meanwhile, let's look for some at our local Asian groceries. We could plant some of that. David |
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On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:41:11 GMT, "Rick & Cyndi"
>Being that I get nothing for recommending Penzeys (other than the >satisfaction that somebody else is going to be as pleased as >everyone else here that orders from them...) I'm telling ya, if >you've been thinking about ordering from them but just haven't >gotten around to it yet... DO IT! They rock! I am drooling with anticipation of going into one of their stores on my way home to California. Whatever route I take, I will manage to go through a town where they have a store. I am planning to spend a hefty bundle in replenishing my spice/herb pantry. And I am leaving room for all of this in the car! Christine |
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On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 20:53:29 GMT, "Rick & Cyndi"
> wrote: >I just found this via Google: > >http://www.kalyx.com/store/proddetai...D/5.0/file.htm >They're selling a 1# root for $ 16.00 . Of course, I don't know >for sure if you could "root" it and get it to grow...? > >Cyndi Yeah, and add to that the shipping costs, and it might be an expensive gamble. I've had good luck growing ginger from roots I bought at the supermarket, so I think I'll look around for some fresh galangal at the few Asian groceries I know about here in San Antonio. Thanks, Cyndi. David |
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Oh my, Penzey's Sweet Basil from France is to ordinary basil as the NY
Philharmonic is to tissue paper and a comb. Fox Point can be eaten with a spoon. And don't get me started on the curries. I got some of the "sweet curry" and the expensive "Maharajah". I cook with the sweet curry and I wear the Maharajah stuff behind my ears! Lynn from Fargo (four hour drive from the nearest Penzey's) |
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"Sheryl & Cyndi chatted
(snip) I was just there this morning, Cyndi! One of my RFC friends will be passing through on his way to the Boston area next Sunday and he's stopping here for a visit and lunch at the local pizzaria. He asked me to pick up a bottle of Sunny Paris for him, so since it was a nice day (seasonably cold, but sunny, bright and about 20 degrees warmer than it was the past few days.) I decided to take a drive. I picked up the SP for our friend, and bought myself a few things. *** I am soooo jealous! Man, to be able to just driver over to a local Penzeys! Weatherwise we're in the yucky teens again with icky gusty winds around 23 mph. We're supposed to back up to 30 by Friday. I get the small jars of things the first time I buy them, because they fit in my spice chest. Thereafter, for refills, I buy the bags and store in a cool dark place. Here's what I bought: - Bag of dehydrated minched garlic - bag of dehydrated celery - small jar of seasoned salt (just to try) - small jar of ozark seasoning (when I sprinkled some on my finger from the sniffing jar, i thought it tasted like the colonel's 11 herbs and spices....and immediately imagined fried chicken fingers for supper tonight!) *** Did you get *just* seasoned salt or the newer "4S" ? I'll have to try the Ozark Seasoning next time. I noticed in their description that it doesn't say what the "spices and herbs" are...! Maybe it *really* is the Colonel's secret! LOL - Parisian Bonnes herbes (why get just chives when for a dime more, you can kick them up a notch with the other herbs? smile) This is one of my favorite blends. *** It sounds like a very delicious blend. My first impression (since I like to *taste* flavors in my head as I read them) was that it will probably have a pleasant *green* flavor. That's how I associate the flavor of tarragon and chervil. Cyndi, the Bavarian is one of my absolute favorite blends!!!! It is wonderful on pork chops or roasts. I have also used it on lamb, with additional garlic. And Bouquet Garni is probably second only to Sunny Paris, as far as my favorites go. It is especially good on roasted carrots, believe it or not, and it is perfect in any chicken recipe! *** I'm really looking forward to trying the Bavarian. The Bouquet Garni sounded as though it would be the perfect thing to use, especially when I can't (or won't pay the $$) get fresh herbs to throw into pots of things that require some of my favorite herbs. Sunny Paris ROCKS!!! I swear between that and the Northwoods... YUMM! The other night, I made a stew of chicken with carrots and celery (really, it was probably just a thick soup) and then very wide noodles, sort of my own take on southern chicken and dumplings--and I added a healthy sprinkle of both the Bouquet Garni and their Poultry seasoning and it was SO delicious! *** That *does* sound great! Sunny Paris is very special. Try it mixed into sour cream as a topping for baked potatoes or a dip for raw veggies! Or used as the herbs in a creamy salad dressing recipe. It really goes nicely with dairy products, like cream cheese for canapes. *** That too, sounds wonderful; of course, that means I'll have to stop eating it by itself! > > I was going to order the Pasta Sprinkle too but the Frug in me > said that I could blend my own. But then again, I don't have any > French basil... No. I'm going to be good. Besides, I still > have a little bit of the Sprinkle left thanks to Nancy (Waving to > Nancy while remembering opening that beautiful package of Oregano > she sent with the bottle of Pasta Sprinkle!!!) ! The aroma from > that oregano was nothing short of spectacular. Pure perfection. > > While I can get supposedly fresh herbs/spices from a semi-local > health food store... theirs just doesn't compare to Penzeys'. The only advantage to getting them at the health food store is if you can buy them in "bulk", that is, just the quantity you desire....so if you don't know if you'd like, say, summer savory, you can buy a tablespoon of it, and they charge by the weight. Then, I can see doing it. Otherwise, for my money, it's Penzey's all the way. ***Yeah. That and being able to get it immediately (since I don't live near one of those heavenly stores!). Hmm, I also only spend about $0.50 on fuel and not a couple of bucks on shipping... Pros and cons. But the health food store DEFINITELY doesn't have the terrific blends that Penzeys offers. Which is obviously why I've become such a fan of theirs. And shopping there is such a pleasant experience. I've become a regular there and the clerks and the manager always greet me warmly. *** I can imagine that. I was blown away when I received my first Penzeys package. There was a hand signed note in there plus hand written thank yous on the packing slip! Totally surprised me. The incredible aromas as items were opened... oooohhhhhs, aaaaahhhhhhssss, mmmmmmmmmssss.... I was ever so blissfully happy. While I know that my local health food store carries a lot of the same items... it's just not the same. But then again, I love receiving boxes of goodies in the mail... kind of like Christmas any day of the year! There's just no comparison to buying seasonings elsewhere. The quality is better, the prices are lower and the people are wonderful. It's exactly the sort of company I want to patronize. ***Yep. So far, they've pretty much beat out all of the others that I've considered/have ordered from. There is one other site (can't remember its name, though) that did have peppercorns for a much lower price but they didn't have anywhere near the variety of everything else that Penzeys offers; therefore, I'd rather order everything from 1 source that I know and trust than trying to get it from 2 or 3 different places (which means whatever savings I would have saved would be transferred to the s/h costs = no savings). Cyndi |
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"David Wright" > wrote in
message ... : On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 20:41:48 GMT, "Rick & Cyndi" : > wrote: : : <about growing galangal> : : >Very cool idea. I'll look around and see if I can find some : >roots... If I find a place that sells/ships it I'll be sure to : >let you know. : : Thanks, Cyndi. Meanwhile, let's look for some at our local Asian : groceries. We could plant some of that. : : David ------------------ You're welcome. I'll be checking locally, too. I probably won't get the chance for another week or two... Cyndi |
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"David Wright" > wrote in
message ... : On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 20:53:29 GMT, "Rick & Cyndi" : > wrote: : : : >I just found this via Google: : > : >http://www.kalyx.com/store/proddetai...8371.0/Categor yID/1500.0/SubCatID/5.0/file.htm : >They're selling a 1# root for $ 16.00 . Of course, I don't know : >for sure if you could "root" it and get it to grow...? : > : >Cyndi : : Yeah, and add to that the shipping costs, and it might be an expensive : gamble. I've had good luck growing ginger from roots I bought at the : supermarket, so I think I'll look around for some fresh galangal at : the few Asian groceries I know about here in San Antonio. : Thanks, Cyndi. : : David : ======== Yes, I agree that the above could/would be an expensive gamble. My thoughts were that since there obviously are/is site(s) that do sell it that our chances are improved at finding it and giving it a go. I'm getting a little excited about the possibility of finding some and trying to grow it... Yay! -- Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply> |
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"Lynn Gifford" > wrote in message
om... : Oh my, Penzey's Sweet Basil from France is to ordinary basil as the NY : Philharmonic is to tissue paper and a comb. : Fox Point can be eaten with a spoon. And don't get me started on the : curries. I got some of the "sweet curry" and the expensive : "Maharajah". I cook with the sweet curry and I wear the Maharajah : stuff behind my ears! : Lynn from Fargo : (four hour drive from the nearest Penzey's) =============== Yes. I too have become a giant fan of French Basil. Philharmonic vs. tissue paper and a comb, indeed! That's funny. Good comparison - but funny! Yep - that added saffron will get you in the $$. That appears to be the primary difference between the Maharajah and the Sweet Curry... it also looks like the order/proportion of cardamom might be a slight difference too... I'm looking forward to receiving the Sate. I can't recall the proper name of the candy but do you know the kids candy that has the stick made of candy that is licked and then dipped into powdered candy? Lic-a-stix...? I dunno. But my thoughts were which of the Penzeys products would be great in an adult version. My votes for today would be Northwoods, Sunny Paris and maybe the Sate (not sure since I haven't had it YET). -- Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply> |
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"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
news:9LBOb.82496$nt4.122135@attbi_s51... <snip> > > I can't recall the proper name of the candy but do you know the > kids candy that has the stick made of candy that is licked and > then dipped into powdered candy? Lic-a-stix...? I dunno. > The sticks were Lik-m-stix and the powdered stuff was Lik-m-aid (but they were sold as a set). I was still eating them a few years ago, and I think they're still available (at least in Canada). Grape's my favourite. rona -- ***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!*** |
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>Sheryl Rosen writes:
> >My friend's kids eat this candy called Bottle Pops. They are just as you >describe, except baby bottle shaped. The "nipple" is hard candy, the nipple >ring screws off the bottle, which has the sugary stuff inside. On the >underside of the nipple ring is a handle, like on an old-fashioned pacifier. >They dip the nipple into the bottle and lick off the powdered candy stuff. >Dip-Lick....dip again, lick again, until it's gone. Keeps them busy for an >hour!!!! Hmmm... ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
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>Sheryl Rosen teased:
PENMART01 took the bait: > >>> Sheryl Rosen writes: >>> >>> My friend's kids eat this candy called Bottle Pops. They are just as you >>> describe, except baby bottle shaped. The "nipple" is hard candy, the >nipple >>> ring screws off the bottle, which has the sugary stuff inside. On the >>> underside of the nipple ring is a handle, like on an old-fashioned >pacifier. >>> They dip the nipple into the bottle and lick off the powdered candy stuff. >>> Dip-Lick....dip again, lick again, until it's gone. Keeps them busy for an >>> hour!!!! >> >> Hmmm... >> > >SHELDON!!! >They are innocent, pure, angelic children!!!!! >(smile) > >Ok, I know how they got here, but still!!! From now on I will be haunted by dreams of Sheryl's sugary honey nipples... okay, butterscotch!  ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
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"Rona Yuthasastrakosol" > wrote in message
... : "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message : news:9LBOb.82496$nt4.122135@attbi_s51... : <snip> : > : > I can't recall the proper name of the candy but do you know the : > kids candy that has the stick made of candy that is licked and : > then dipped into powdered candy? Lic-a-stix...? I dunno. : > : : The sticks were Lik-m-stix and the powdered stuff was Lik-m-aid (but they : were sold as a set). I was still eating them a few years ago, and I think : they're still available (at least in Canada). Grape's my favourite. : : rona ======== Yep. That's the stuff! Thanks Rona! -- Cyndi <Remove a "b" to reply> |
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Hark! I heard "Rona Yuthasastrakosol" > say:
> "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message > news:9LBOb.82496$nt4.122135@attbi_s51... > <snip> > > I can't recall the proper name of the candy but do you know the > > kids candy that has the stick made of candy that is licked and > > then dipped into powdered candy? Lic-a-stix...? I dunno. > The sticks were Lik-m-stix and the powdered stuff was Lik-m-aid (but they > were sold as a set). I was still eating them a few years ago, and I think > they're still available (at least in Canada). Grape's my favourite. I believe they still sell them in a few places here in WA State too. I loved the Lik-M-Stix as a kid; the stick was the best part... :-) -- j.j. ~ mom, gamer, novice cook ~ ...fish heads, fish heads, eat them up, yum! |
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"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message ... > > > ROTFL! Hey, Toots -- if there's ever a time when you want just a > couple things that could fit in an envelope, let me know. I've got one > store about 4 miles from me and would happily mail something to you. I've been thinking muchly about how nice it would have been to go to Penzey's before I left for Japan. I'd have liked to have brought some of their stuff with me. Unfortunately, my meeting was scheduled for Chicago and though there was a Penzey's sort of nearby (in some suburb) it just wasn't going to be do-able. However, I just learned that my meeting is no longer going to be in Chicago, but in Minneapolis!! I'm bringing my mother along for the ride (I think I'm driving) so I hope you have some free time in March (we'll probably be there March 4-7). Penzey's here I come again!!! And Al's, too!! Oh, I have another pickle hat picture to send you...I'll get to it one of these days! rona -- ***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!** |
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In article >, "Rona
Yuthasastrakosol" > wrote: > "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message > ... > However, I just learned > that my meeting is no longer going to be in Chicago, but in > Minneapolis!! I'm bringing my mother along for the ride (I think I'm > driving) so I hope you have some free time in March (we'll probably > be there March 4-7). > > Penzey's here I come again!!! And Al's, too!! I haven't been there since you and your mom visited. I could do that. :-) Penzeys is closed on Sundays. I'll mark my calendar. Remember what I said about me driving? Still holds. You can buy lunch or dinner. :-) -- -Barb A good friend will come and bail you out of jail; a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn,that was fun!" |
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"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
... > > I haven't been there since you and your mom visited. I could do that. > :-) > > Penzeys is closed on Sundays. I'll mark my calendar. Remember what I > said about me driving? Still holds. You can buy lunch or dinner. :-) I remember! But I wasn't going to hold you to it. I feel bad when people drive me all over the place. It's my Asian-"Don't inconvenience other people"-ness. However, I say dinner at Mediterranean Cruise so we can all belly dance!! Or lunch or dinner at El Burrito Mercado if you're in to Mexican--think sd would join us? Or...Turkish? And of course we'll have French pastries and cafe au lait at Patrick's (do they do coffee there?)! Yum! I have to admit, I was really looking forward to going to Chicago and I had already planned my eating itinerary for that city. But Minneapolis is just as good! I just have to plan a new itinerary! rona -- ***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!*** |
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