Two days to go! It’s Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Time to bake a sumptuous Pumpkin Cheesecake. This two-layer cheesecake is as...
DAY 3: FIVE DAY THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN
Three days until Thanksgiving, this is a biggie. Monday: Brine the Bird and whip up a delicious batch of Make...
DAY 4: FIVE DAY THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN
It’s Sunday. Four days until Thanksgiving. Today: Shake and store a vinaigrette; cook your cranberry sauce; infuse a cardamom simple...
DAY 5: FIVE DAY THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN
It’s Saturday and we are FIVE days out. Today: Prep pie crust and cookie dough. (Have you not heard about fresh...
FIVE NEW SPICES TO ADD TO YOUR spice rack
Adding new spices to your standbys can give new life and new perspectives to dishes you prepare all the time....
ROUNDUP: SHORTBREAD
Shortbread and Sables are so easy to make! A quick blitz in the food processor then roll into logs for...
TRICK OR TREAT! FIVE RECIPES FOR SPOOKY FUN!
It’s Spooky Season! Gather the ghouls and host a frightfully festive feast. Here are five recipes to get the party...
THREE LESSONS FROM JULIA CHILD
THREE LESSONS FROM JULIA CHILD Like so many cooks, we love Julia Child. Our love was renewed after watching the...
ROUNDUP: QUICK PICKLES
Sometimes dishes need a little somehtin, somethin. A little zip. A little zing. Maybe a pop of heat. Quick pickles...
ROUNDUP: OVERNIGHT OATS
roundup: overnight oats Overnight Oats are 10 minutes of effort in the evening that will be a treat for tired...
Meet Our Teaching Kitchen
Years in the planning, months in the making, our Teaching Kitchen is everything we dreamed of! From four full-sized Monogram ranges to...
All About Trick Or Treat Tea
For years, we’ve wanted a candy corn tea on the shelves. Try as we might, those little corns just sink...
All About Trick Or Treat Tea
For years, we’ve wanted a candy corn tea on the shelves. Try as we might, those little corns just sink...
TEA TRADITIONS: AFTERNOON TEA
Tea Traditions: Afternoon Tea By Anne Milneck. Red Stick Spice Owner and often-hungry Chef and Tea Sommelier I am a...
National Tea Day | April 21, 2022
On April 21, 2022, SoGo Tea Bar hosted day full of celebrating National Tea Day! Our crew whipped up all...
Ayurvedic Teas
Ayurveda, the alternative Indian medical system based on ancient writings, relies on a natural and holistic approach to physical and...
Brand Spotlight: ForLife Tea Products
A huge part of Red Stick Spice is our Tea. We sell a variety of tools but this month we...
SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED
James Bond bellying up to the bar. Tom Cruise’s cool moves in Cocktail. Jumping on the bar in Coyote Ugly....
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...
Botanical Infused Simple Syrups
Store owner and Tea Sommelier Anne’s Instagram videos are all about tea. Well, not just tea – cocktails, too! We...
BOTANICALS + BEER. BREW time!
Home brewing is more than a trend. Millions of people have invested in brew pots, buckets, tubes and thermometers to...
All About Almond Pear Custard white Tea
We love blending with white tea, and Almond Pear Custard White Tea is one of our shining stars. We start...
All About French Lemon Ginger Tea
Whether it’s a tickle in your throat or a rumble in your tummy, French Lemon Ginger is ready with soothing...
All About King Cake Tea
We planned to make this tea a seasonal selection, but our customers met that with a firm “Mais non!” Now....
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MONOUNSATURATED FATS: TWO TIPS, TONS OF FLAVOR
MONOUNSATURATED FATS: TWO TIPS, TONS OF FLAVOR Do any reading on heart healthy diets, and the term Monounsaturated Fat will...
Polyphenols, explained
POLYPHENOLS, EXPLAINED The health benefits of extra virgin olive oil are widely known. Heart healthy compounds abound in olive oil....
Ayurvedic Teas
Ayurveda, the alternative Indian medical system based on ancient writings, relies on a natural and holistic approach to physical and...
All About French Lemon Ginger Tea
Whether it’s a tickle in your throat or a rumble in your tummy, French Lemon Ginger is ready with soothing...
Feel Good with Namaste Tea
We love the tradition of enjoying tea – Yogi Tea – after a session on the mat. Enter Namaste Tea. This...
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....
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...
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...
TUSCAN HERB AVOCADO OIL: YOUR HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS MULTI-TASKER
TUSCAN HERB AVOCADO OIL: HEALTHY & DELICIOUS MULTI-TASKER Tuscan Herb Avocado Oil is a savory infusion of sun-dried tomatoes and classic...
3 Simple TIPS TO MAKE MEAL PREP MORE APPROACHABLE
Why don’t you teach a Meal Prep Class? This question comes up often and came up in a unique way...
STORE BOUGHT STANDOUTS
store-bought standouts Homemade cinnamon rolls. Slow-cooked stock. Fluffy cream cheese frosting. Cooking goals, for sure. Except for the part about...
GREAT BEGINNINGS: MIREPOIX, TRINITY, SOFRITO and More
GREAT BEGINNINGS: MIREPOIX, TRINITY AND MORE Want to learn more about global cuisine? Grab an onion. Some celery. A carrot....
FIVE PANTRY STAPLES ANNE IS LOVING RIGHT NOW
FIVE PANTRY STAPLES TO STOCK RIGHT NOw By Anne Milneck, Owner, Chef & Tea Sommelier A properly packed pantry is...
INTUITIVE, IMPROV OR BY THE BOOK – WHAT KIND OF COOK ARE YOU?
We believe in home cooks. Store owner Anne says it often and on repeat: home cooking is where it’s at....
SMOKE POINT FOR OILS
Not all fats are created equal. And understanding which fat to choose for each cooking method is one of the...
SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED
James Bond bellying up to the bar. Tom Cruise’s cool moves in Cocktail. Jumping on the bar in Coyote Ugly....
Brand Spotlight: Staub
Our Brand Spotlight blog highlights our favorite tools of the trade. Store owner Anne hand picks our brands personally. In...
Brand Spotlight: Epicurean
Our Brand Spotlight blog highlights our favorite tools of the trade. Store owner Anne hand picks our brands personally. In...
Outfit Your Home Cocktail Bar
If mixology eludes you, rest assured, you’re not alone. We hesitated when it came time to writing recipes for cocktails....
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...
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...
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3 Simple TIPS TO MAKE MEAL PREP MORE APPROACHABLE
Why don’t you teach a Meal Prep Class? This question comes up often and came up in a unique way...
TEA TRADITIONS: AFTERNOON TEA
Tea Traditions: Afternoon Tea By Anne Milneck. Red Stick Spice Owner and often-hungry Chef and Tea Sommelier I am a...
July is Culinary Arts Month
July is Culinary Arts Month, a celebratory month that highlights professional cooks and the unique flavors that they bring to...
INTUITIVE, IMPROV OR BY THE BOOK – WHAT KIND OF COOK ARE YOU?
We believe in home cooks. Store owner Anne says it often and on repeat: home cooking is where it’s at....
A MOTHER’S DAY MESSAGE FROM ANNE
Something has been weighing on my heart lately – quite literally. On a day filled with heartfelt gifts, I’ve been...
SMIDGEN PODCAST wins w3 award
SMIDGEN WINS W3 AWARD The w3 Awards celebrate digital excellence by honoring outstanding Podcasts. The w3 awards levels the playing...
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...
meet monogram
Every time we say, “We are an Official Monogram Experience Kitchen,” we swell with pride. Our Teaching Kitchen is gorgeous...
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...
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...
MEET ANNE
Anne’s BackgroundAnne Milneck is the owner of Red Stick Spice Company. Originally from LaPlace, Louisiana, Anne has lived in Baton...
HAPPY CAMPERS
Anxiety. Embarrassment. Shame. These are a few of my least favorite things. But when you have IBD – like my son...