Comments on: A Visit to Penzeys in Menlo Park

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:23:59 +0000

I LOVE YOUR BLOG! I just happened upon it today! I can’t wait to browse some more!

By: OysterCulture

OysterCulture — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:13:59 +0000

Just made it here last night – awesome to have one close by. I was spoiled in that anytime I went back to the midwest I could conveniently stock up.

By: Rena Takahashi

Rena Takahashi — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:34:46 +0000

Nate, I saw a whole basketful of Mural Of Flavor by the register when I was there in mid November. I’m sure they still have it in stock – it is definitely good stuff, especially for the sodium-conscious!
Carolyn, I’m glad you found the Mexican Vanilla extract. My mom got very anxious when she heard about it because she had heard about possible coumadin(?) coumarin(?) contamination in Mexico, where slimy manufacturers cut the vanilla with this toxic plant extract that smells exactly like vanilla. I guess one has to be careful to buy from a reputable source when buying Mexican vanilla. I notice that Penzey’s doesn’t say anything about it, but they’re about as reputable as spice purveyors get, right!?
We like the Chinese cinnamon here too, but think that the Vietnamese cassia cinnamon has even more punch – it’ll really knock you over!

By: Jude

Jude — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:29:24 +0000

It’s always fun to visit Penzey’s — such a charming little shop.

By: Neeracha

Neeracha — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:51:40 +0000

Glad you enjoyed your trip there – it’s less than a mile from my house and not only is the selection phenomenal, the pricing is actually better than buying plain old McCormick’s at Safeway (believe it or not!)