I live near a brick and morter location for a really, really good spice store. would you use cooking spices and if you would, what would you need? (it's penzey's if you want to google it).

i just realized i never actually answered the question. i use a ton of pumpkin pie spice, i love their chili 9000 and i love their salt free blends, pretty much any of them. i really want to try their cinnamons.

hey swap partner...could you use a new mug?

i'm set on traditional mugs but if you could find a clear travel mug with a lid i'd love you forever.

Is there any sort of regional food/drink/treat you miss or have always wanted to try?

bbq and hot sauces. a friend in nz sent me some habenaro kiwi sauce one year that was epic.