Homemade cinnamon rolls. Slow-cooked stock. Fluffy cream cheese frosting. Cooking goals, for sure. Except for the part about time. Spending time in the kitchen isn’t always available. That’s where store-bought, convenience items and creative tricks come into play. Think of these tips as less about […]
product highlight: ramp salt Salt is essential. It’s ancient. It’s an edible rock, and quite literally, we can’t live without. It is magic in the kitchen. It has a flavor all its own, and at the same time, it can alter, enhance and disguise other […]
EXPLORING TEA TRADITIONS: Masala CHAI Let’s start with vocabulary. Masala means “spiced.” Chai means “tea.” Masala Chai…spiced tea! So the term “chai tea” is used, well, that’s “tea tea.” (Maybe don’t say that.) Masala Chai dates back to the 1800’s, and today we enjoy countless […]
Ready to fire up the grill? To help you make your next grilling sesh the tastiest one yet, we’ve put together three of our top-selling grilling flavors with reviews from some seriously flavor-savvy customers. SWEET PECAN RUBSweet Pecan Rub combines pecan smoke with the savory flavors […]
THREE TECHNIQUES FOR BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS Every day, we field the question: how do I make boneless, skinless chicken breasts taste better? Store owner and chef Anne’s answer is known to be little snarky: don’t buy them. Cook thighs. And she’s not wrong – […]
[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] GREAT BEGINNINGS: MIREPOIX, TRINITY AND MORE Want to learn more about global cuisine? Grab an onion. Some celery. A carrot. Oh, and fennel and garlic wouldn’t hurt. As you chop those vegetables, you are creating the foundations of cuisine from around the world. […]
FIVE PANTRY STAPLES TO STOCK RIGHT NOw By Anne Milneck, Owner, Chef & Tea Sommelier A properly packed pantry is essential to getting dinner on the table. Think of pantry staples as those tools in your tool chest – not the hammer or screwdriver – […]
There are many things to love about summer, and peaches are definitely something we love! To help you enjoy the bounty, here’s a list of three of our favorite peach-perfect recipes. BLUEBERRY PEACH PANDOWDYPandowdy is part of the fruit crisp, cobbler, crumble, buckle world. And […]
Tea Traditions: Afternoon Tea By Anne Milneck. Red Stick Spice Owner and often-hungry Chef and Tea Sommelier I am a perpetual student of tea. When it comes to learning about tea, there is the what: the tea leaf and the infinite possibilities when dipped in […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]