6 hours ago, rotuts said:The Spice House is an interesting place.
as I understand it , it broke off from Penzey's early on.
and is very similar in its various mixes
one is not for reasons I can't fathom : Chicago Steak
its one of my all time favorites and the Penzey's version is much much better
has anyone else noted this ?
I live in the greater Milwaukee area, and grew up going to the original Spice House in Wauwatosa, owned by Bill and Ruth Penzey. I believe Bill Jr broke off into the larger franchise and mail order business (Penzeys), and his sister wanted a smaller local flair (only two local stores and mail order). Bill Jr purchased the original Penzey store from his parents.
I was a devoted Penzey user until a couple years ago, when I broke off ties and switched to the Spice House exclusively, for reasons I won't go into. My frustration is as you noted. Although the stores share many of the original brands, there are also many that are proprietary to one or the other. I miss my Penzey exclusive blends, but am finding new treasures at the Spice House.
