I really like the Spice House with Penzey’s being a really close second. The Spice House is owned by Tom and Patty Erd. Patty Erd is Bill Penzey’s sister. The Spice House was founded by Bill and Patty's mom and dad.... (16 replies, last updated by chaddick June 11, 2007)

that will damage citrus. obviously, a big crop in the US, so there will be no more s.p. for possibly many years to come.patty erd, the spice house owner says usually a 3-5 year ban goes into place when something like this... (10 replies, last updated by Julian December 23, 2003)

. In her recently published ‘A Cook’s Guide To Chicago’, Marilyn Pocius has a short sidebar article, relating to the two companies, on page 19. I quote: == ”Penzey’s is owned and operated by Bill Penzey;... (7 replies, last updated by raj1 September 18, 2002)

You know that Spice House and Penzey is pretty much one in the same, don’t you? Bill Penzry Sr founded the Spice House and sold interest to daughter Patty Erd, Bill Jr. founded Penzey’s on his own. I’ve often... (13 replies, last updated by nsxtasy February 25, 2009)

as in Evanston. Tom & Patty Erd would be more then happy to help you with any spice questions, they are very helpfull. The Spice House 1941 Central Street Evanston, Illinois 60201 USA Phone: 847 328-3711 The Spice House 1512 North Wells... (12 replies, last updated by David Hammond March 6, 2002)

I pretty sure this is true, but I can’t seem to find a source to back me up right now. I believe The Spice House was started by Bill Penzey, Sr. and now his daughter and son-in-law run it (Tom and Patty Erd? - can’t... (21 replies, last updated by Milt December 15, 2003)

As aelph noted, they’re the same family with the same suppliers for most things. Patty Erd, owner of the spice house with her husband Tom Erd, is Bill Penzey’s brother. Ma&Pa Penzey founded the spice house and sold it... (33 replies, last updated by LabRat March 10, 2008)

FWIW, The Spice House is the original store opened by Bill Penzey Sr. in the 50’s and is now run by his daughter Patti Erd and her husband Tom. Penzey’s was founded in 1986 by Bill Penzey Jr. as a mail order only... (25 replies, last updated by joth68 February 21, 2008)

If I have the story right, Mom & Dad (Bill and Ruth) Penzey started the business in WI, then their daughter & her spouse (Patty & Tom Erd) created/expanded The Spice House in IL. Seems that they have very similar offerings for... (62 replies, last updated by butterfat July 14, 2008)

hi dave, i’d like to urge you to switch from mail ordering from penzey’s in milwaukee to supporting patty penzey erd and her husband tom’s local 2 stores, the spice house(s). they have wonderful paprika, as well... (53 replies, last updated by annieb April 30, 2002)

If they’re flavorful, make the sauce without sugar. Here’s a link to a discussion about apples and potatoes going together. I was searching for himmel und erd, but found a lot of good ideas from these messages.... (21 replies, last updated by goodhealthgourmet December 13, 2008)