On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 16:29:12 -0600, "Rona Yuthasastrakosol"
> wrote:


>If you were to do a taste-test of dollar store spices and Penzey's (for
>example), I doubt you would find them equally flavourful.

You *can* buy fresh spices and herbs in other places besides dollar
stores and Penzey's.

I also have many fresh spices and herbs bought from other places but
for things I use most frequently I prefer picking them up at the
dollar store. An example is chili powder or seasalt.