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Croney

(4,661 posts) Sat Feb 3, 2024, 11:29 AM Feb 3

Picture of my spice collection and obsession with Penzeys [View all]

I do cook and I try to use things before they expire, but I'm happy when a family member takes something home.

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Picture of my spice collection and obsession with Penzeys [View all] Croney Feb 3 OP

Some spices dont really expire.... getagrip_already Feb 3 #1

I agree; they've been staples for thousands of years, Croney Feb 3 #2

LOL, cinnamon is not a great example to "last forever" in my house. RandomNumbers Feb 3 #32

Notice that mine is the big jar in the back center of the picture! Croney Feb 3 #33

I think that the "last forever" meant usefulness, not how often we go through niyad Feb 3 #51

Grow as much as you can Puppyjive Feb 3 #39

I grow a few basics here in Boston, like parsley and oregano, Croney Feb 3 #42

100%! BobTheSubgenius Feb 4 #62

That Is a Truly Impressive Array! It Has My Mouth Watering! What Do We Cook Next? The Roux Comes First Feb 3 #3

I'm cooking with little or no salt these days, and Penzeys has Croney Feb 3 #5

Have you seen his Groundhog Day sale? Just got the email. niyad Feb 3 #23

Yes, very tempting, the two $25 gift cards for $35, Croney Feb 3 #46

Yes, the two for $35 is very tempting. And it is not like they expire or anything! niyad Feb 3 #47

I was recently turned on to smoked paprika, hot & sweet. CrispyQ Feb 3 #4

I just looked, and my Paprika Smoked Spanish Style bottle Croney Feb 3 #6

It's so pretty, too! CrispyQ Feb 3 #14

Penzeys granulated air-dried shallots are also great on popcorn. Snarkoleptic Feb 4 #61

Smoked paprika from Penzey's is now what I sprinkle on boiled eggs instead of salt and pepper. Upgrade! n/t DJ Porkchop Feb 3 #7

That sounds interesting. LoisB Feb 3 #9

Love the sumac for nonsalty tang! Easterncedar Feb 3 #27

I love Penzey's smoked Spanish paprika! yardwork Feb 3 #36

And the roasted garlic! niyad Feb 3 #48

I haven't tried that yet! yardwork Feb 3 #49

Do try as soon as you can. niyad Feb 3 #52

Someone on D.U. directed me to Berbere. It is an Ethiopian blend. 3Hotdogs Feb 3 #8

At Penzey's, it is now listed as Ethiopian blend. The name change has to do niyad Feb 3 #24

Thanks for the info Easterncedar Feb 3 #28

We we redesigned the kitchen... Tesha Feb 3 #10

That's how my daughter's are in her new kitchen, very organized in drawers. Croney Feb 3 #11

Sounds wonderful! yardwork Feb 3 #50

Spices ... kooth Feb 3 #12

I love Penzeys. StarryNite Feb 3 #13

I don't know how you keep all that from tumbling down... Trueblue Texan Feb 3 #15

Finding a good arrangement has been an ongoing challenge. Croney Feb 3 #18

Pre-pandemic a local grocery sold bulk spices Retrograde Feb 3 #45

Have you checked out Panch Phoran and Ras Al Hannout? Ponietz Feb 3 #16

I looked both those up and they're salt-free, so worth a try! Croney Feb 3 #21

I don't see our favorite Unwind Your Mind Feb 3 #17

Yes, I've had to donate the salted blends because Croney Feb 3 #20

There's a little local spice store north of me that's been doing business since 1870. LudwigPastorius Feb 3 #19

Lovely. Ive been wanting to try Green Goddess. Must be good cause you have 2. Recommend Herbs txwhitedove Feb 3 #22

Green Goddess is my number one favorite. Croney Feb 3 #29

Goodness, your collection almost rivals those of mine, and a friend (whose niyad Feb 3 #25

Care to share a picture? 🙂 Croney Feb 3 #30

I would, but I don't have the skills. niyad Feb 3 #31

I use postimages.org, it's pretty easy. Croney Feb 3 #34

I started out with a small spice rack Farmer-Rick Feb 3 #26

I love their store! The Justice blend is AllyCat Feb 3 #35

My wife gives Penzeys spices for gifts. It is always a gift for a newly married couples. And she has repeat.... usaf-vet Feb 3 #37

I give them to the Rethug relatives I'm stuck with. Croney Feb 3 #40

Here is a little trick she picked up somewhere to save space in her spice cabinet. And find the spice you want. usaf-vet Feb 3 #43

Cool! Croney Feb 3 #44

I stock up on the gift boxes when there are special sales, and have a tote just niyad Feb 3 #54

As for myself, my supplier in the previous year Tetrachloride Feb 3 #38

I give weight to Bill Penzey's outspokenness for the cause. Croney Feb 3 #41

Sighhhhhh niyad Feb 3 #55

I used to have a similar cigar box in which I kept my herbs Bristlecone Feb 3 #53

This one holds only humdrum coffee filters. Croney Feb 3 #58

if you like smoked paprika --- try Aleppo pepper nebby70 Feb 3 #56

Great Company and Great Owner EddieOnTheMesa Feb 3 #57

TIL... ( Today I Learned ) Pluvious Feb 3 #59

getting fresh is BS. i just use more, of course. i have rarely used + a few never used. but i happened to walk past the pansypoo53219 Feb 4 #60

I've got to check out Penzey's. I've got a big rack hanging on the side of a cabinet that's Vinca Feb 5 #63