Nancy Young > wrote:
>Honestly, every time I order from them I mess up
>in some way. Usually it's that I completely forget that I need
>(whatever). Today I managed to order whole cumin rather
>than ground.

Best reason to get a mortar & pestle EVER!

No. Seriously. It's good therapy, and the flavor is
better. And the seeds are more self-preserving than the
powder is, so it lasts a lot longer. And it gives you
more textural options. All win, no lose.

>It's sad, what is my problem. I don't do that with other catalog
>ordering.

It's the hypnotic allure of Penzey's. You're spice-struck.

Try some sage and savory in your scrambled eggs. Just
a pinch. Just try it. It won't hurt you...

>Luckily they are absolutely flawless about fixing my screwups
>when I email them, usually within minutes of placing my order.
>They're very nice to me.

The monkey on your back always is.

--Blair