Summer Corn on The Cob: Three Ways
Garden-fresh corn is one of summer’s simple pleasures. Sweet and crisp, it’s the perfect canvas for a variety of flavors. If summertime has you up to your ears in corn, here are three new ways to get corn on the table. 1 – Elote – We love this Mexican street food treat, and we simply […]
July is Culinary Arts Month
July is Culinary Arts Month, a celebratory month that highlights professional cooks and the unique flavors that they bring to the table. We have quite the lineup of incredible cooks who share their talents in the Teaching Kitchen at Red Stick Spice. Indeed, every class is a celebration. I am so lucky to be surrounded by tons of cooking […]
INTUITIVE, IMPROV OR BY THE BOOK – WHAT KIND OF COOK ARE YOU?
We believe in home cooks. Store owner Anne says it often and on repeat: home cooking is where it’s at. So much good happens when you cook at home. . Better health outcomes. Greater happiness. Stronger relationships. We believe in it so much that teaching cooking classes is the cornerstone of what we do at […]
Hot Art, Cool Nights | May 6, 2022
A MOTHER’S DAY MESSAGE FROM ANNE
Something has been weighing on my heart lately – quite literally. On a day filled with heartfelt gifts, I’ve been thinking about a recent gift of honest, real information that helped change my perspective and most important: it’s helping me course correct. This week, I underwent a heart catheterization. Since January, I’ve gone through a […]
National Tea Day | April 21, 2022
On April 21, 2022, SoGo Tea Bar hosted day full of celebrating National Tea Day! Our crew whipped up all the tea guests could handle giving away free Tervis cups with every purchase while supplies lasted! We served a variety of our signature in-house pastries baked to perfection while Anne Milneck, chef and store owner, […]
Private Cooking Class | March 29, 2022
Lucky You St. Patrick’s Day Class | March 17, 2022
Tea 101 | March 16, 2022
SMIDGEN PODCAST wins w3 award
SMIDGEN WINS W3 AWARD The w3 Awards celebrate digital excellence by honoring outstanding Podcasts. The w3 awards levels the playing field by making this major web competition accessible to big agencies, the small firms (that’s us,) and everyone in between. Small firms are as likely to win as Fortune 500 companies and international agencies. Judged […]
Spice Master Class | February 23, 2022
Taco Tuesday | February 15, 2022
Pizza Masterclass | February 9, 2022
Polyphenols, explained
POLYPHENOLS, EXPLAINED The health benefits of extra virgin olive oil are widely known. Heart healthy compounds abound in olive oil. Doctors and the American Heart Association agree: consuming olive oil is associated with lower instanced of heart disease. Lately, we’ve been met with an even deeper question about specific compounds – polyphenols – in our olive […]
SCOVILLE CHART FOR CHILES
What’s the hottest chile you have in the shop? We get that question so often! From modest Paprika to scary Ghost, we are here to answer all your searing questions. First up, Chili or Chile? Answer: yes to both. As you read recipes, blogs and cookbooks, you’ll see the words Chile, Chili and Pepper used […]
Ayurvedic Teas
Ayurveda, the alternative Indian medical system based on ancient writings, relies on a natural and holistic approach to physical and mental health. While not considered mainstream in the United States, Ayurvedic medicine is one of India’s traditional health care systems. The three Doshas are central to Ayurveda and are the basis of the practice’s personalized […]
SMOKE POINT FOR OILS
Not all fats are created equal. And understanding which fat to choose for each cooking method is one of the best pieces of knowledge to add to your noggin. First, Smoke PointThe smoke point of a fat is the temperature at which the oil breaks down and visibly smokes – the oil “breaks.” First, you’ll […]
Brand Spotlight: ForLife Tea Products
A huge part of Red Stick Spice is our Tea. We sell a variety of tools but this month we are featuring a trusted brand that we love and stock- FORLIFE. Let us rave about this brand a bit and read on to get to know our favorite FORLIFE tea tools below. Make this Sleepytime […]