Just received the latest issue of one with the warning that it was my last.
I instantly went online to renew, then sat down to be introduced to wonderful
people who cook and who continually inspire me to rush into the kitchen and
start banging pots around. Thank you so much for your delightful magazine and
the constant reminder that no matter how far apart we are or how different our
cultures and religions, we all share the most important thing in life: feeding
family and friends with love and really, really good food.
–Betty L.
Bill: After receiving the latest issue of Penzeys one, I just had to write you.
Your theme of "Love to Cook - Cook to Love" sums up completely how I feel when
I cook. I really got into cooking about two years ago. I receive the most
enjoyment when I prepare something and it makes someone happy. My daughter
always says her friends love sleepovers at our house because I always bake
something special. Unfortunately, they also tell their mothers how much they
like my cooking. Cooking is a form of Love. I love to cook and I show my love
to others by putting in the time to cook them something special.
I also wanted to compliment you on your magazine. I received a free copy two
years ago and took it with me on a trip to Hong Kong. As I looked through the
issue, I would dog ear the pages with recipes that looked interesting. I realized
when I was through that most of the pages were bent over.... I was hooked! From
that point on, I have been a faithful subscriber. I look forward to receiving
the next issue like a child looks forward to receiving the Toys-R-Us catalog
at Christmas.
Thank you and keep up the great work!!!!!
-Jim
I love your magazine and have made many great recipes from those pages, but at
least once or twice a month I go back to Volume 1, Issue 3, and on page 51 there
is George's Chicken Salad. The recipe is great, of course, but it is made even
better by the story that accompanies it and the picture of Thor and his uncle
that brings a smile to my face as I chop my celery and pickle. Honestly,
sometimes I don't have all the ingredients or the time to make the recipe; I
just read the story and smile. Thank You!
–Tryna Z.
First of all I want to let you know how much I enjoy your spices and your
magazine. I have been a subscriber since the beginning.
When I received my current issue of one, I was taken by the heart and the
saying underneath it: Love to Cook-Cook to Love.
In 2006 my then 15 year old daughter and I spent six months in Denver at
the Ronald McDonald House affiliated with The Denver Children's Hospital.
Melissa, my daughter, very unexpectedly, underwent two liver transplants in
a three month span. Our home is in Casper, Wyoming. We left home on July
25, 2006 and returned January 4, 2007. When we left our home, Melissa by
Life Flight, we thought we would be away from home for a week or so. What
a shock, to say the least.
As we stayed in Denver at the House, I was so deeply moved by the generosity
of the individuals, families, and groups that took it upon themselves to come
to the House and cook for the people staying there. People they didn't know.
These people volunteered to come and cook for total strangers as a way of
showing their love and compassion.
I can't think of a better way to acknowledge the love that goes into cooking
and serving meals, not only for those we love but, for those we don't even know.
–Sally B.