I've used Penzey spices for years. They are so fresh and flavorful. A little goes a long way which makes them economical to use, unlike the spices sold in stores which are often mixed with non-spice ingredients and require 3 times the measure to get any flavor out of them. Also love the Wisconsin connection. As a life long (69 years) resident I can categorically state that we are not known for our political reticence so why should the Penzey CEO be any different, lol. And just so you have balanced Wisconsin outspoken political opinions, we gave you Sen. Ron Johnson too. Your welcome.