Category: Food & Flavor

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5 ESSENTIAL VEGAN RECIPES

When store owner Anne’s daughter converted to veganism at 16, Anne waited for the phase to pass. It didn’t. That’s when Anne realized that the way to understand the lifestyle was to cook the lifestyle. Anne and Emma dove into making their own nut milks, tackled tofu and blitzed their own nut butter. Anne and...

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8 SUMMERTIME COOL DOWN DISHES (AND SIPS)

In the summertime, the secret to cool-down dishes is not only what you cook but how you cook. Definitely grab up all that summertime bounty. Load up on corn, peaches, squash, melons and tomatoes. Summer is the perfect time to pull out the slow cooker, instant pot and air fryer – those gadgets are great...

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4 WAYS TO COOK WITH HONEY

Honey. Awwww, sugar, sugar. Now, with that 1969 Archies classic planted in your head, let’s talk about the sweet stuff. Honey that bees produce can do more than just sweeten your tea. We get so many questions about local honey – and that’s a good question. Be sure you’re seeking out only local honey. Now...

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5 FAB BRUNCH RECIPES

Oh, hello again. Yes, we’re talking brunch – again. We’ve rounded up brunch recipes, but realized there’s so much more to say! From a big, beautiful Brunch Bagel Board to savory Shakshuka to a marvelous mocktail, consider this lineup Brunch 2.0. Let’s dig in! 1- Shakshuka This delicious North African breakfast dish hits on all...

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4 LESSONS FROM THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA

Store bought is fine. It’s a meme, it’s printed on t-shirts, it’s a whole aesthetic. Ina Garten’s famous line gives us permission to kick perfectionism in the kitchen to the curb and, instead, pick your battles. From her foolproof recipes to her entertaining tips, we love everything about Ina Garten. Here are our 4 big...

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TACO ROUNDUP: 7 RECIPES FOR TACO TUESDAY (OR ANY DAY)

Let’s taco bout tacos. Some say they’re the world’s perfect food. We say we love them for all their possibilities. From meatless wonders to chicken stuffed masterpieces, tacos offer endless customizations and creativity. Read on for seven inspiring taco recipes. 1- Baja Fish Tacos We looked to our Baja Fish Taco Blend to deliver big flavor to...

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STOCK OPTIONS: 4 EASY STOCK RECIPES

Full-flavored stock is the foundation of so many delicious dishes. From Gumbo to Lentil Soup, stock is a great place to start. In the Teaching Kitchen, we stash chicken bones and vegetable trimmings in the freezer and turn to the trusty Instant Pot or Slow Cooker to ready batches of chicken stock. In a pinch, a carton of chicken...

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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN THE KITCHEN

Since the 1970’s, across the globe, Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22. For us, Earth Day reminds us that small steps in our local community, and even inside our own homes, can make a big difference. Here are 5 ways to celebrate Earth Day (every day) in your kitchen. 1- Turn scraps into...

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Celebrate National Tea Day

National Tea day is Friday, April 21, 2023. Originally set in England, National Tea Day is now celebrated throughout the world as a way to emphasize this delicious sip and the tea lifestyle. Here’s how we’re celebrating at Red Stick Spice and SoGO Tea Bar: For our local friends in the Baton Rouge Area: Stop...

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TEAS FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN

Question: What’s your sign? Now a follow up question: What’s your sign’s flavor? It’s fun exploring the personality differences of each Zodiac sign, now how about adding a tea blend to go with it. From the tenacious Taurus to the day dreaming Pisces, we’ve outlined the perfect tea based on your sign. Aries – Masala...