I will be ordering spices from Penzey's....Any idea's of what I should order
1st? I appreciate your help...Thanks.
Sandy

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>I will be ordering spices from Penzey's....Any idea's of what I should order
>1st?

Numero uno: Adobo... don't cook pork/chicken/beans/chili without it.

Coincidently "adobo" is (and always was) the 1st product listed in the Penzeys
catalog.

Adobo Seasoning
"A traditional and popular Mexican spice mix. Not hot, but spicy and rich in
flavor, and salt-free. Use 1 /2 -1 tsp. per pound and rub on chicken, fish and
pork. Great for the grill, just sprinkle fish or meat with a bit of lime juice,
rub on Adobo, add salt to taste, then grill (or broil). Add to taco or chili
meat or beans for that South-of-the-border flavor, use 1-2 tsp. per pound and
fry with the meat before adding to the sauce. Great for easy guacamole, just
mix 1 tsp. Adobo Seasoning in 1 TB. water, add to 2 mashed avocados with a
squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a shake of salt and a pinch of hot pepper.
Adobo Seasoning is great for perking up low-sodium and low-fat diets, just
sprinkle on in place of salt and pepper before cooking. Hand-mixed from:
garlic, onion, Tellicherry black pepper, Mexican oregano, cumin and cayenne red
pepper."
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"sandy" > wrote in message
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> I will be ordering spices from Penzey's....Any idea's of what I should
order
> 1st? I appreciate your help...Thanks.
> Sandy
>
I guess it depends on what sort of cooking you do. Buy first the ones that
go into the dishes you make regularly.

"sandy" > wrote in message
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> I will be ordering spices from Penzey's....Any idea's of what I should
order
> 1st? I appreciate your help...Thanks.
> Sandy
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Some must have's in my book:

Granulated Garlic, Chipotle, Northwoods Seasoning, Fox Point/Sunny Paris,
Galena Street Rub - heck it's all good. I usually buy a 4oz jar of
something new and see if I like it, then I buy the 4 or 8oz bags for
refilling - cheaper that way and you can re-use the jar.

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: I will be ordering spices from Penzey's....Any idea's of what I
should order
: 1st? I appreciate your help...Thanks.
: Sandy
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Depends upon how empty your spice cabinet is and what you prefer.
That being said, I whole heartedly recommend:

Sunny Paris
Sate (it's a sweet-hot curry powder blend)
Bavarian Seasoning
Sarawak Black Peppercorns
Northwoods Seasoning
Bouquet Garni
Pasta Sprinkle (I usually blend my own but Penzeys' blend is
superb)
Parisien Bonnes Herbes

and anything else you might be needing!

Cyndi
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"sandy" > wrote in message
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> I will be ordering spices from Penzey's....Any idea's of what I should
order
> 1st? I appreciate your help...Thanks.
> Sandy
>

Just to reiterate with others... What you order will largely depend on what
kind of food you like to cook. Get the things that you need to make the
dishes you make most often.

As for my personal recommnedations, I absolutely love love love Fox Point.
Of the blends I've tried so far, it's definitely my favorite. I like the
sandwhich sprinkle (aka crouton seasoning) for garlic bread. It's
especially good on sour dough. Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle is another one
I'm a fan of. I use it to make the topping to go on top of homemade
breadsticks. I just tried out the Fajita seasoning last night, and I
thought it was pretty good, but I did add a touch more pepper and garlic
powder. The jury is still out on the Galena Street and Ozark seasoning.
I've tried the Galena street twice, and still can't make up my mind. I used
it once as part of the rub on a small pork shoulder I was attempting to turn
into southern style real bbq, and once during finals week I threw some on
some pork chops, put them in the oven, and then put some bbq sauce on there.
Those didn't turn out so great, but I was more worried about getting a paper
wrote than food that night, so I think another trial with the galena street
is in order. Ozark, I've tried once, so I need to sample a few more times.
The pepper is excellent.

I've had their Korintje Cassia Cinnamon, which is wonderful. I havne't
tried the Vietnamese Cinnamon yet, but I know it comes highly recommended
around here. I've been happy with their cocoa powders as well--both the
natural and the dutch process

I've got--but haven't yet had the chance to try--the Bicentennial Rub, Fines
Herbes, Northwoods, Old World, Pariesen Bonnes Herbes, and Sunny Paris.

I've tried quite a bit of the standard type cooking spices--oregano, basil,
etc.--and there hasn't been a one that I haven't been impressed with.

The only thing I haven't really liked is their Lamb Seasoning. Too
much oregano - but I think that may just be my personal taste as when
I used it everybody else was pleased with the result.

If you've never used ground coriander before, Penzey's will spoil you
for anything else.

Lynn in Fargo

"DRB" > wrote in message news:7oWQb.17183
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> "sandy" > wrote in message

> > I will be ordering spices from Penzey's....Any idea's of what I should
> order
> > 1st? I appreciate your help...Thanks.
> > Sandy
> >
>
> .....love Fox Point.
> .....Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle is another one
> ......The jury is still out on the Galena Street and Ozark seasoning.
> I've tried the Galena street twice, and still can't make up my mind.
>
> I've got--but haven't yet had the chance to try--the Bicentennial Rub,
Fines
> Herbes, Northwoods, Old World, Pariesen Bonnes Herbes, and Sunny Paris.

I'll second your call on Fox Point and Brady Street. I personally (and my
family) like Galena St quite a bit. Also use their Curry and Garam Masala
regularly. Rec'd at Christmas a package that included Bicentennial and
Singapore, among others. I've tried each a couple of times, and they're
both keepers.

John Gaquin

Thanks for your suggestions! I checked out the website,,,,,and ordered the
catalogue,,,,,,and made a small order....will let you know how I like them.
They also have great recipe ideas!
You guy's are so helpful........much appreciated.

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> I will be ordering spices from Penzey's....Any idea's of what I should
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> 1st? I appreciate your help...Thanks.
> Sandy
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