SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED

James Bond bellying up to the bar. Tom Cruise’s cool moves in Cocktail. Jumping on the bar in Coyote Ugly. The mixologist shaking a cocktail conjures iconic images. Super suave looking? Yes. But that rhythmic shake is also for good reason. Shaking a beverage – spirits or no – is meant to create a colder […]

THREE HOLIDAY TEAS TO FUEL THE SEASON

Whether you’re dealing with stress, need more hydration or simply not feeling so great, we’ve got teas to help you out this holiday season! CANDY CANE TEA FAST FACTS:Type: Flavored Black Tea BlendPlace: ChinaIngredients: Black Tea, Peppermint and Peppermint Candy SprinklesFlavor Profile: Jingle all the way joy in a cupCaffeine: About 1/2 of a cup of […]

Brand Spotlight: Smeg

mango chipotle taco marinade

Our Brand Spotlight blog highlights our favorite tools of the trade. Store owner Anne hand picks our brands personally. In some cases, they are tools she’s used for years. In other cases, they are brands that impressed her so much, she just couldn’t wait to put them to work. And work, they do! All of […]

Brand Spotlight: Mason Cash

Our Brand Spotlight blog highlights our favorite tools of the trade. Store owner Anne hand picks our brands personally. In some cases, they are tools she’s used for years. In other cases, they are brands that impressed her so much, she just couldn’t wait to put them to work. And work, they do! All of […]

Brand Spotlight: Staub

garlic maple pork tenderloin butternut squash

Our Brand Spotlight blog highlights our favorite tools of the trade. Store owner Anne hand picks our brands personally. In some cases, they are tools she’s used for years. In other cases, they are brands that impressed her so much, she just couldn’t wait to put them to work. And work, they do! All of […]

Brand Spotlight: Epicurean

Our Brand Spotlight blog highlights our favorite tools of the trade. Store owner Anne hand picks our brands personally. In some cases, they are tools she’s used for years. In other cases, they are brands that impressed her so much, she just couldn’t wait to put them to work. And work, they do! All of […]

BOTANICALS + BEER. BREW time!

Home brewing is more than a trend. Millions of people have invested in brew pots, buckets, tubes and thermometers to set up their own fermentation stations. If you’re one of them, you know that practice makes perfect. Now that you’ve got the equipment and know-how, consider adding in flavor from botanicals to take your brewskies […]

A Mother’s Day MESSAGE FROM ANNE

Here’s the story. March of 2000. As I was leaving the doctor’s office with two-year-old Clay and four-month-old Emma, I really, really needed the restroom. I locked us in and set Emma in her carrier next to me. I clasped Clay’s hands between mine, gazed into his eyes and told him to stay close. He […]

meet monogram

Every time we say, “We are an Official Monogram Experience Kitchen,” we swell with pride. Our Teaching Kitchen is gorgeous and spacious and easy on the eyes, and the heartbeat of the kitchen is fueled by Monogram. Our goal was to build in a teaching space with the warmth and accessibility of a home kitchen. […]

All About Almond Pear Custard white Tea

almond pear tea

We love blending with white tea, and Almond Pear Custard White Tea is one of our shining stars. We start with very delicate White Peony tea and add in rich Almond Rooibos. The natural sweetness of Rooibos pairs perfectly with the subtle White Peony. Dried pears and syrupy osmanthus flowers seal the deal. This beautiful […]

All About French Lemon Ginger Tea

french lemon ginger tea with honey

Whether it’s a tickle in your throat or a rumble in your tummy, French Lemon Ginger is ready with soothing botanicals. This custom blend is a caffeine free herbal infusion that’s rich in flavor and function. FRENCH LEMON GINGER FAST FACTS Type: Rooibos-based Botanical InfusionPlace: South Africa & Across the GlobeIngredients: Rooibos, Lemongrass, Ginger, Honeybush, […]

All About King Cake Tea

king cake tea glass

We planned to make this tea a seasonal selection, but our customers met that with a firm “Mais non!” Now. you’ll find King Cake tea in our shop year round. We captured the traditional flavor of the cinnamon-studded pastry (minus the baby) in our King Cake Tea. KING CAKE TEA FAST FACTS Type: Flavored Black […]

Feel Good with Namaste Tea

We love the tradition of enjoying tea – Yogi Tea – after a session on the mat. Enter Namaste Tea. This gorgeous, fragrant blend is all about calm. Lavender, chamomile and elder flower come together to create a centering blend. Drink in peace and tranquility. Namaste. NAMASTE FAST FACTS Type: Herbal Infusion Ingredients: Lavender, chamomile, elder flowerFlavor […]

A Tale Of Two Pumpkin Spice Teas

When it comes to Pumpkin Spice season, we are all in. If you’re celebrating the season, be sure to grab both of our Pumpkin Spice Teas. You’ll not only find notes of cinnamon, cardamom and clove, you’ll also taste real pumpkin! That’s because we grab up as many locally-grown sugar pumpkins (the little pie pumpkins), […]

Hurricane Prep your Freezer, Fridge, & Pantry

Hurricanes bring many challenges. With a power loss as a possibility in any storm, here’s how we prep: 1. Clean out the fridge. Toss expired items, keeping in mind the impact on the trash bins. We clean all the glass jars to repurpose so as to not fill up the garbage cans. Push your dairy to the […]

I do! Tie The Knot with Wedding Day Teas

Wedding bells will ring with these two celebratory teas that are the perfect match. Serve them on the big day. Package them up for favors. Offer them at brunch, luncheons and rehearsal dinners.  WEDDING CAKE TEA FAST FACTS Type: OolongPlace: TaiwanIngredients: Formosa Oolong, AlmondFlavor Profile: Rich and zesty, a citrusy note with sweet almondCaffeine: About 1/3 of a […]

Get To Know Yaupon Tea

Yaupon is the only caffeinated plant native to North America. It has been harvested, dried and enjoyed as a envigorating beverage by many indigenous peoples for centuries. YAUPON FAST FACTS Type: Caffeinated Botanical (yaupon holly)Place: TexasIngredients: YauponFlavor Profile: Bright, vegetal, reminiscent of green tea Caffeine: About 2/3 of a cup of coffee – but yaupon’s caffeine […]