Rise & Shine! Meet Mocca Tea
Good Morning, Sunshine! Meet your new wake-up friend. If you love coffee and chocolate, you’re going to LOVE Mocca Tea. MOCCA TEA FAST FACTS Type: Black Tea Place: Andes MountainsIngredients: Columbian Black Tea, Coffee Beans, Cacao NibsFlavor Profile: Rich, malty, sweetness from cacao, pleasant bitterness from coffee beansCaffeine: About half the amount of a cup of […]
Round-Up: Skewers
Skewers are perfect for summertime and backyard hangs. They’re an easy solution for fall and tailgates. We’ve been known to pop skewers into the oven in the middle winter. Skewers are for everyone and every season. Here’s a roundup of four of our fave ways to skewer… Shrimp Skewers with ChimichurriBright, fresh, garlicky, zingy – […]
Round-Up: Hot Dogs And Fixins
Hot Dogs are perfect for…every occasion? Customizable, easy to eat, and a fun fix when you have to feed a crowd. Line them up on the grill or toss them in a pan to get them ready for the topping assembly line. Check out our hot dog round up below. Chicago(ish) DogPiled high with tomatoes, […]
Four LESSONS FROM TEACHING COOKING CLASSES
We’ve taught over 300 cooking classes at Red Stick Spice. That’s a whole lot of teachable moments. And while we are the instructors, we’ve been taught some very important lessons. Here are 4 of those lessons. Adopt them in your kitchen, and you’ll prove you are your own best teacher. 1. You’re gonna need more […]
TEA MEETUP: MASALA CHAI AND COCONUT CHAI
Chai tea is a big subject in the shop. The combination of warm spices seems to be a favorite for so many. Masala Chai and Coconut Chai share spiced flavors, they are on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to origin, processing method and caffeine. Masala Chai is a black tea blended with traditional […]
HOW TO BUILD A SALAD IN A JAR
We are all about a customizable salad. Packing it in a reusable jar? Even better. It’s like a hug for your belly and the earth all at once. Plus, these jars are the official end of sad desk lunches. This infographic will get you well on your way to building salad masterpieces. Need more inspo? […]
HEY, MOMMA. a mother’s day message from anne.
This black & white photo is a Mother’s Day shot from 2000. I remember it well. It was a hot day and a rough photo shoot. I was so frustrated by the lack of cooperation from my wiggly, thumb-sucking children, and I “settled” for this shot. Little did I know that today, at 52 years […]
Round-Up: Toast
At Red Stick Spice, we love toast. If we could, we would eat toast for breakfast, lunch, dinner. It’s a national treasure. For our fellow toast devotees, here’s a round-up. So, tell us, how do you toast? Open Faced Avocado Sandwiches with Lemon Avocado Oil Open-faced Avocado Sandwich? That’s sounds a whole lot like avocado toast. […]
A GUIDE TO THAWING MEAT
Understanding how to properly thaw your frozen meats will come in handy when you’re trying to get dinner on the table quickly. Aside from saving you time, knowing these tips and techniques will teach you how to thaw your protein in a food-safe way! Grab the Printable pdf Here.
9 EASY STEPS TO ORGANIZING YOUR SPICE CABINET WITH SOUTH COAST ORGANIZERS
Sara West launched her organizing business, South Coast Organizers, in 2018 and assists people in organizing and decluttering to bring their dream spaces to life. Sara blows us away so we had her share with us steps to help you get your spice cabinet cleaned, organized and into tip top shape while we all are […]
TEA FOR EVERY MOOD
Tea gives us all the feels. We especially love that tea can address feelings, moods, aches, insomnia and lack of focus. While tea is not a cure-all, adding tea to your daily routine is a good idea. At its core, tea is an excellent source of hydration. Tea and botanicals have been used for generations […]
WHITE LIGHT NIGHT 2019
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MEET ANNE
Anne’s BackgroundAnne Milneck is the owner of Red Stick Spice Company. Originally from LaPlace, Louisiana, Anne has lived in Baton Rouge for more than 20 years. She studied journalism at LSU and earned a culinary degree from the John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University. What Anne Believes“I believe in home cooking. I believe the […]
ANNE MILNECK’S CROHN’S CRUSADE
From In Register June 2019. Written by Amy Alexander. Photos by Collin Richie. It’s a subject no one wants to talk about. But that doesn’t make it go away. In fact, not talking about a significant disease only makes it less understood and more difficult to navigate. Anne Milneck is trying to change all that. In the […]
CHRONIC DISEASE: 3 TIPS FOR EMBRACING YOUR FOOD PLAN
I recently attended the President’s Summit for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation—my son Clay was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease in 2016, and I serve as the local chapter board President. As I read the conference agenda, I was very excited about a session on the latest research on diet. First, let’s clear this up: there is […]
BEST DRESSED: 4 FAB SALAD DRESSINGS
There’s just something about homemade salad dressing. They’re a great way to make eating greens more interesting, and they simply taste better! Here are 4 salad dressings we turn to again and again. Caesar Dressing The dressing is salty-tangy-cheesy goodness. We teach this dressing often in our Teaching Kitchen, and it’s always an “oh wow” […]
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: MADAGASCAR VANILLA BEANS
Even casual fans of the Food Network personality Ina Garten know she’s devoted to quality. In her TV show “Barefoot Contessa,” she often emphasizes using “good olive oil” and “good vanilla.” Madagascar vanilla beans often come up in her baking. They’re also one of the most-searched-for products. Are you curious about what to do with vanilla beans yourself? […]
HAPPY CAMPERS
Anxiety. Embarrassment. Shame. These are a few of my least favorite things. But when you have IBD – like my son Clay who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2016 – these feelings are commonplace. Building awareness and understanding of Crohn’s & Colitis is my calling. Love. Support. Understanding. That’s the order of the day at Camp […]