A new Penzey's
Jean B. wrote:
> Becca wrote:
>> brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>> I was one of their very first customers, No.56, I noticed an article
>>> of their opening in the NYT and posted it here and the rest is
>>> history. But I've never been to a Penzeys store... there were no
>>> stores in their early years, no web site, and their catalog
>>> consisted of a few stapled typewritten pages (typed on an old
>>> manual, with lots of typos), usually on pastel paper; yellow, blue,
>>> and pink. Shortly after I moved Penzeys opened a store in the NYC
>>> area... they have yet to open here in the NY capitol region. I've
>>> always placed my order by telephone, I order once sometimes twice a
>>> year, totaling like $100. I think their web site can use a face
>>> lift, and have it include a searchable How-To section, and they need
>>> a FAQ.
>>
>>
>> When I first found Penzey's, I enjoyed reading their recipes, but
>> after seeing their chili recipes, I lost all confidence in them. If
>> they want to include a chili recipe, and I am talking real chili, the
>> recipe should not contain beans. If you think Bryan gets spazzed out
>> over hydrogenated lard, you should see me when I find beans in a
>> chili recipe.<gasp> I was born in Texas and we don't do beans in
>> chili. I try to sit on my fingers and not say anything, but you
>> have to wonder what Penzey's is thinking.
>>
>> Thanks, I feel better. :-)
>>
>>
>> Becca
>
> I will point out, again, that old cookbooks from Texas do contain
> chili with beans. (Now I am going to duck and run.)
>
Wha!!
Becca
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