The International Pantry — Local services in Norman

Two days before Christmas I walked into a big chain store, looking for some olive oil nice enough to give as a present. I noticed 45 people or more standing in line to check out.

The chain store didn’t have any special oil, but there was a lovely bottle of balsamic vinegar from Modena.

That little bottle reminded me of the International Pantry so I sat it back on the shelf and walked out the door, passed all of those poor people. It crossed my mind to call out for them to follow me, I probably should have.

I found so many wonderful things, including a fabulous olive oil from Greece and even better balsamic vinegar from Modena some pure vanilla both from Madagascar and Mexico, and a whole bunch of other cool items to put in my wife’s stocking that I think she will love.

Shop local and support this...

I had an unfortunate incident with the owner changing the sticker price on a rather expensive knife in his favor ($40 increase) without my knowledge or consent. We only put the pieces together after getting home and my crew chatted about what we saw and verified with the receipt, but it was without a doubt deliberate. Although his motives are a mystery, it soured my experience with what was to be a special blade and broke my trust with this business. I was able to return the item without question the following day but did not see the owner. They have great products but I am no longer comfortable patronizing this...

After wanting to go here for so long, I finally took the plunge and went. Let me tell you, if you love to cook or bake or anything in the kitchen, give this place a look. They have very premium wares (including all-clad!) Also in the back of the shop, they carry foodstuffs from different parts of the world. Also, from what I've been told, they hold cooking classes in the back too. They have a small kitchen type area with barstools all around. I would definitely attend one of those sometime!

Now I just need to aquire more money to go shopping. It's pricey, but...