Spices and Herbs Price and Taste Challenge

June 20, 2010 - PRLog -- Discount online spices seller Dollar a Day Gourmet is challenging consumers to dare to compare their discount 98 cents an ounce line of spices to the competition this Summer barbecue season, in a taste test challenge that was originally designed for just July 4th.

The response however has been so good that they are going to leave it open for the entire Summer of 2010. Their goal is to collect as many comparison reviews as they can of their spices versus brand names like McCormick and others from visitors to their site.

To do so, they are giving away free samples of  their cooking spices to people just for the asking. One sample per household or email address. No PO Boxes. US addresses only.
For postage economy, the spice samples will be about 8/10ths of an ounce each to keep it a one ounce mailing.

"McCormick Bay Leaves in our local grocery store are 34 dollars an ounce. Their Oregano is $8.08 an ounce. That's insane!" says Dollar a Day spokesman, Chef Monk.

"Their prices on some spices are reasonable, but there's just no rhyme or reason to it that we can figure out, and we find it incredible that consumers tolerate it, even afford it! Yes, other brands are less, and store brands often go for 99 cents, but they don't always have all the flavors and seasonings you're looking for. Internet offerings for one ounce sized spices are mostly 2 dollars and over an ounce, plus shipping and handling will get you."

Dollar a Day Gourmet, on the other hand offers its selection of 16 spices at just 98 cents an ounce each, and shipping and handling is FREE.

And if that isn't enough, consider that they also offer you your own private label, which you can custom design yourself and at no extra cost. Minimum run just 16 one ounce units.

The selection includes Basil, Bay leaves, Cumin Seed, Curry Powder, Fennel seed, Garlic Powder, Ginger Root, Mustard, Onion Powder, Oregano, Parsley, Red pepper crushed,  Rosemary leaf, Sesame Seed, Thyme, Turmeric.

"We didn't do any fancy market study. These are the spices that came to mind immediately, and so far, so good, they seem to be a fairly popular bunch," said Monk. "We've had a couple of people ask for saffron, but let's be serious."

"We're a food savings site, and there are others like us," said Monk, "but we like to think we're different in that we while we have the usual tips and techniques to save money on food bills, we have some that no one else does and we're always on the lookout for more.

"The site is not stagnant, nor just a recipe mill. We've sort of given up on trying to be a leader in online recipes, there's just too many great ones out there, so we're happy just to just link people to the ones we think are high quality. It's a service we enjoy providing, even if it does direct people off our site. We figure if we give them what they're looking for, they'll be back, and if not, we don't deserve their attention.

"Our game then is innovation and fresh ideas, and we put our money where our mouth is with the spices at this price. It's a quality product that is very competitive. Everything is painstakingly and carefully costed and the profit margin is very, very low. We're making a statement, not a fortune."

People who savor and relish the zesty bouquet of spices and herbs in their cooking but are also tired of outrageous prices at the grocery store are invited to visit Dollar a Day Gourmet today and check them out at http://www.dollaradaygourmet.com/Private-Label-Spices.htm. Page down a bit and you'll see directions on how to ask for your free sample.

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Dollar a Day Gourmet is home of fantastic advice on how to save money on your food bills, innovative ideas to make life easier in the kitchen and better in the dining room, also THE place to get your very own private label spices for just 98 cents an ounce. Lowest price ANYWHERE!