Life of Wry

Got a very cool birthday gift in the mail today from Claire and Lisa… two of my most favorites. T’was such a pleasant surprise.

Penzys is my kind of spice company.. 

The Penzys shipment: a little box (decorated with a peace symbol, yay) filled with 4 tiny jars of spices (I’ll get to those in a sec), a couple bumper stickers that say “I will vote 11.5.24 Remember January 6,” two strips of stickers that say the same, and four recipe cards to accompany the spices. Additionally, there is a fifth card that talks about how “insurrections have their consequences.” It talks about how the peaceful transition of power is a bedrock of our democracy and how the republicans have let us down. Then, it talks to me directly (or whoever has received the package) as a cook. It suggests that I put the some kindness and compassion into efforts to hold my republican friends accountable as I put into my cooking. How about that! A bold ask with a lot of assumptions, but they pretty much nailed it.

The spices I received in this package are 1) cinnamon, 2) seasoned salt, 3) justice, 4) outrage. Justice is a mix of various herbs and seasonings, same with outrage, but different ones. All go with fish or chicken, or sprinkled on avo toast or salads…. you know, your basic herbs and spices. Oh.. and I also got a bonus packet of minced garlic.

So happy to receive. Look forward to giving a similar gift to someone in the future!

I remember when Teri and I were in Pittsburgh this past summer, we had a couple hours to spare on our final day and explored the historic Strip District. We came upon a Penzys store which was such an incredible treat… the store is heavenly scented and very attractive and we each bought bunches of spices. So happy to patronize.