Message from Bill Penzey....

[Heartstrings]

Last edited Tue Dec 10, 2019, 11:20 AM - Edit history (2)

Out of all we sell nothing is more closely tied to the treats we share to show our love for each other than Vanilla. Now seems the time to do what we can to get more of that love out into the world to counter the ever more desperate criminal mindset that has taken hold of the right.

And yes, Thanks Obama! The Vanilla plant is a member of the orchid family and is most delicate. The tropical islands were most of the world’s supplies are grown can offer the most limited of protection to the ever more powerful storms climate change is producing. The only real hope for our grandchildren to be able to afford natural Vanilla is in stopping the effects of climate change. The Paris Climate Accord that America signed onto under the Obama administration is our best chance for doing just that. Last month the current administration, in what might be its crowning act of cruelty, announced plans for America’s withdrawal from the accord. We have to be better than this.

Until we can restore sanity in our leadership, please do what you can to share extra love with those around you.

(No link to Penzey Spices, I’ve gotten bounced for that in the past. Sorry)

[Flo Mingo]

1. Just to be clear..........

It's Bill Penzey. He's awesome and his business, Penzeys spices, deserves to be supported. Not just because he's a great American but because, DAMN, those spices are soooooo good. I had to convert an old 5 shelf CD holder to a spice rack!

If we're going to boycott companies who support the regressive policies of the right, we need to support companies that espouse real American values.

[Harker]

2. I appreciate his bold comments.

Too many are unwilling to speak out for fear of alienating potential customers.

It is Penzey, by the way, producer of about a third of our herbs and spices at home.

[Heartstrings]

3. Edited my blooper.....thanks!

[pamela]

4. You can link to Penzeys

https://www.penzeys.com

They're a great, super-progressive company, with a fantastic product and incredible deals.

[LakeArenal]

5. I remember you being bounced.

Twice I believe.

[Heartstrings]

6. At least twice.....

Go figure! 🤷🏻?♀️

[Greybnk48]

7. Love Penzey's! My nephew has worked for him for years

in Milwaukee, and he's the real deal. He makes no bones about it with his employees who, almost across the board adore him!

BONUS! They're the best spices we've ever tried and use them daily. Just got some Mexican vanilla too!

[llmart]

8. Thanks for the reminder to me...

to order some of their spices today for a gift. I used to live very near one of their stores, but then I moved too far away to just drive there. So, I'll get off DU for now and go to their website to order somethng.

They truly are a terrific company and deserve everyone's business. Their spices are absolutely the best!

[pamela]

9. Be sure to sign up for their emails.

They are an awesome read and there are usually really good deals included. Lots of free stuff.

[llmart]

10. I just did!

Ordered a couple Christmas gifts for my family and a bottle of that good vanilla for my holiday baking.

P.S. Why is vanilla so expensive these days?

[pamela]

11. There was a whole big thing about vanilla last year.

I forget exactly what it was but I'm pretty sure it's one of the many things suffering from climate change. I know Bill was really agonizing over raising prices. That's one of the things he tries to give a good discount on, several times a year. You will be amazed at some of the specials he runs.