Listen to Smidgen: Make a smoothie at home: 5 healthy smoothies you’re going to love Quick, easy and packed with all the good stuff. Smoothies are a great for grab-and-go breakfasts, lunch at your desk or afternoon pick-me-up snacks. Here’s a round up of 5 fantastic, flavorful sips. Geaux Green Tropical Smoothie Here’s the thing:...
Tiny bubbles. We love them so. We especially love a celebratory sip with a twist from tea. Read on for three fun drinks, perfect for clinking, sipping and cheers-ing! 1-Earl Grey French 75 Super sophisticated, a French 75 gets a flavor twist from our Earl Grey Creme tea. We infused gin with the tea and used it...
If mixology eludes you, rest assured, you’re not alone. We hesitated when it came time to writing recipes for cocktails. But the more we experimented, adding teas to the mix, the more comfortable we felt with a cocktail shaker in hand. Put in lots of practice, and consider these Home Cocktail Bar essentials. Perfect for...
Instant appetizer. An excellent addition to a cheese board. Paired with a soup or salad, it’s a meal. That’s just a few of the reasons why having Bread Dipping Blends on hand is a good idea! Greek Island BlendThis combination of Mediterranean herbs and spices includes Feta Cheese. Drizzle Greek Island Blend in a dish with...
Store owner and Tea Sommelier Anne’s Instagram videos are all about tea. Well, not just tea – cocktails, too! We love a tea-infused cocktail, and along the way, we’ve discovered some secrets to infusing simple syrups. Simple Syrup BasicsSimple syrup is simple. It’s equal parts sugar & water. We typically use 1 cup water and...
5 GIFTS FOR THE HEAT LOVER Hey, Mister Heatmiser. Calling all Chileheads. If you’re shopping for someone who is here for the burn, we’ve got you covered. Here are five gifts for the heat lover in your life: 1- Primo’s Hot SaucesPrimo’s Swampadelic Sauce and Primonition Sauce comes to you from the ghostly and sweltering...
National Peppermint Bark Day? Who decides these commemorative days? Who cares? We do! Our friend-of-the-shop mystery author Leslie Budewitz is celebrating with her own recipe for Peppermint Bark. Two kinds of chocolate and two kinds of peppermint—easy, yummy, and always in season, no matter what the day! Leslie’s Spice Shop mysteries are set in Seattle’s...
Adding new spices to your standbys can give new life and new perspectives to dishes you prepare all the time. Like tacos? Try them with new chiles for a whole new taste sensation. Here are Five New Spices to add to your pantry now! 1 – Pasilla Negro ChilesOften confused with Poblano Chiles, the dried Pasilla...
Shortbread and Sables are so easy to make! A quick blitz in the food processor then roll into logs for slice & bake or press into a rectangle for bars. Here’s our Shortbread Roundup! VANILLA BEAN SABLESBest part of this absolutely perfect cookie? It’s a great blank canvas. Roll in any sugar! Coffee lovers should...
It’s Spooky Season! Gather the ghouls and host a frightfully festive feast. Here are five recipes to get the party started… MATCHA POPCORN. Matcha powder is finely ground green tea leaves that whisk up into a tasty beverage like Matcha Lemonade. Or a smoothie like Smoothie Bowls. Or to make this sweet-n-salty, oh-so-lovely snack. Stovetop popcorn meets...