Online Source for Spices

[enurmi]

I'm looking for a good, reliable online source for spices... as far as I know, there are no spice shops around where I live. (if anyone knows any around DC, that would be preferable)

I've been looking into www.thespicehouse.com

Does anyone have any experience with them? If not, are there any other good (relatively inexpensive) online vendors I should look into? Thanks!

[Beth Wilson]

I live in a remote area and suffer the same problem. I discovered Penzeys Spices when I was in Wisconsin and they are phenomenal. They have locations all over the states.

I just received my first order in the mail last week and was really happy with my purchase. They also have a catalogue you can order to take a look at.

I love the garlic powder! Garlic bulbs in the grocery store around here are dried out and usually have bad spots on them this time of year. I have run out of my farmer's market supply so their garlic powder usually gets me through until the markets offer the fresh again.

I highly recomend them!

[prasantrin]

I've purchased from both Penzey's and The Spice House, and haven't noticed any discernible differences in quality between the two. You'd do fine with ordering from either of them.

[Octaveman]

I'm looking for a good, reliable online source for spices... as far as I know, there are no spice shops around where I live. (if anyone knows any around DC, that would be preferable)

I've been looking into www.thespicehouse.com

Does anyone have any experience with them? If not, are there any other good (relatively inexpensive) online vendors I should look into? Thanks!

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Duh, just realized my redundant reply. Yes, Spice House is a great place to order. Well packed when recieved and fresh. Their website has been revamped to be more user friendly and has plenty of selection to choose from. I thought I read somewhere that Spice House and Penzy's are owned by the same people. I could be wrong.

Edited March 12, 2007 by Octaveman (log)

[tsquare]

World Spice in Seattle and online

and

ChefShop on-line

[beccaboo]

Seasoned Pioneers in the UK are good. I ordered some ras-el-hanout from them , along with a couple of other things--it came quickly, the postage wasn't bad, and I was very pleased with the spices.

[DesertCulinary]

I'm looking for a good, reliable online source for spices... as far as I know, there are no spice shops around where I live. (if anyone knows any around DC, that would be preferable)

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Penzey's will be opening 2 stores in the DC area coming this spring!

[Richard Kilgore]

I ordered on-line from Penzey's before they opened a store in Dallas. I have been using their spices almost exclusively for three years now and find them excellent.

[mukki]

I've been ordering from Penzey's for a few years -- great quality. I'm very happy with them.

[kbjesq]

I have had good luck ordering from Frontier Herbs. And I like the company's social conscience. Here is their website:

Frontier Herbs

http://www.frontiercoop.com/company.html

KBJ

[budrichard]

Penzey's, hands down the best!

We started with the original store in Waukesha Wisconsin and have never found better quality. The strenght of the spices is sometimes at least double of regular spices from other sources.-Dick

[shellfishfiend]

Penzey's. I love them. My last order included a bag of parsley flakes and I was blown away by the vibrant color. The smell of their bay leaves will knock your socks off.

[TheUnknownCook]

enurmi:

I had worked for a pastry chef who ordered his spices from The Spice House. He seemed to be pleased with their products and service.

I have never dealt with Penseys Spices.

[violette]

I've used Penzey's many times and also www.kalustyans.com. Locally, the Whole Foods in Silver Spring is ok.