Penzeys has a catalog, but a visit to the mother ship is a lot of fun for anyone who loves to cook. Hundreds of spices, herbs, extracts and blends are offered for sale. The prices for most items are more reasonable than in the average supermarket, the selection is better, and the flavors are livelier.
Another plus: There are big apothecary jars of each spice, which you can pop open to get some idea of what you're buying. Never heard of galangal? Not sure which of the curry powders is right for you? Wanna make sure the herbes de Provence doesn't smell like potpourri? Open the jar and take a whiff.
It's hard to walk out of there with fewer than a dozen items, but they'll spice up your life for months to come.
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