What is the one thing you absolutely need to take a dish from blasé to a culinary masterpiece? Spices! Without the right blend of seasonings, salt, spices, and herbs food would be boring and tasteless. This crucial component of cooking and baking is often overlooked and underappreciated by many of us, but expert home cooks and Michelin Star chefs alike are in on the secret. As are the founders and owners of one of Illinois’ best spice shops – The Spice House.
In 1957 Bill and Ruth Penzey, who shared a love of foreign cultures and fine spices, opened The Spice House in Chicago, Illinois. Chicagoans immediately opened their hearts to new culinary adventures.
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There is just something about a good spice shop that is so inviting. The aroma of exotic seasonings from all over the world sensually shows off their unique rich colors and intoxicating flavors.
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The Spice House celebrates the culture of Chicago with spice blends like Hyde Park Seasoning or Chicago Deep Dish Pizazz - sure to take your homemade Chicago-style pizza to a whole new level.
Andrew Le/Google Local With hundreds of herbs and spices to choose from you could easily spend all day finding inspiration for your next culinary masterpiece.
Their gift sets and spice collections make it easy for first-time, and “seasoned” spice buyers to shop for themselves or loved ones for any occasion or themed dinner you can imagine.
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Inspiration is right around the corner on its website and Facebook page.
The Spice House/Facebook Filled to the brim with beautiful photos of the spices and helpful recipes to try you will be well on your way to impressing that special someone with gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a ginger cardamon martini with a sprig of rosemary, or a full-on 9-course meal seasoned to perfection.
The Spice House has even collaborated with world-renowned chefs to create signature spice blends so you can be an Iron Chef in your own home.
The Spice House/Facebook World-famous Iron Chef Morimoto, a Japanese culinary master, launched his set of five spice blends with The Spice House so you can spruce up your ramen and seafood dishes like a pro. If you are a grillmaster yourself (or want to seem like you are) try the Rodney Scott Collection - a set of rubs and grilling seasonings from the legendary pit master himself.
If you love to travel the world right in your own kitchen, you need phenomenal herbs and spices. The Spice House is the place to lose yourself for hours picking out exotic spices from every culture and corner of the globe.
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With hundreds of herbs and spices to choose from you could easily spend all day finding inspiration for your next culinary masterpiece.
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Filled to the brim with beautiful photos of the spices and helpful recipes to try you will be well on your way to impressing that special someone with gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a ginger cardamon martini with a sprig of rosemary, or a full-on 9-course meal seasoned to perfection.
World-famous Iron Chef Morimoto, a Japanese culinary master, launched his set of five spice blends with The Spice House so you can spruce up your ramen and seafood dishes like a pro. If you are a grillmaster yourself (or want to seem like you are) try the Rodney Scott Collection - a set of rubs and grilling seasonings from the legendary pit master himself.
The Spice House has two Illinois locations – one in Chicago and another in Evanston – as well as two in the Milwaukee area of Wisconsin.
Are you head over heels for a good spice shop like we are? Tell us about your favorite place to shop for the best herbs and spices in town. Of, course there are plenty more culinary adventures to take in Illinois. Like these amazing farmers markets in Illinois where you can get fresh ingredients for your next gourmet meal.
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Address: The Spice House, 1512 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USAAddress: The Spice House, 1941 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USAAddress: The Spice House, 15 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540, USA
