I can't imagine that I loved a spice store considering the fact that I don't cook. However, on my recent trip to Pittsburgh, our friends took us to the strip and told us we had to try Penzey Spices. WOW!! We loved it!!! We took home lots of spices from taco seasoning to "Sunny Paris" which is just fantastic! I really wanted one of everything but when speaking to the woman who worked there, she informed me that there is a Penzeys Spices in Santa Rosa, CA, about 40 minutes from my house! I was thrilled! They have lots of gift boxes here and you can try every spice as they have them in jars you can open and smell. Wonderful staff!!! Great prices!! We will be trying the Santa Rosa store when we run out of what we purchased in PIttsburgh or whenever we want to just try something new or send a gift. GREAT JOB PENZEYS!!!