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May 27, 2024

As the joke goes, January is the longest month of the year. With that, we’ll say that May is the shortest! Graduations, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day…so...

May 9, 2024

Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed. Heartfelt? Of course. Maybe slightly disastrous? Probably. Most moms can recall hearing the clamor in the kitchen, banging of pots...

May 6, 2024

Hosting an Afternoon Tea is a good idea. Trust us. We host teas in the shop, and they are always fun, sometimes romantic and decidedly...

April 30, 2024

A Sip: Hibiscus & Rose’ Cooler  This tart hibiscus Rose’ wine cooler is a refreshing spring sip. Hibiscus Flower and Berry Blast Tea come together to make a rosy-sweet...

April 17, 2024

National Tea day is Sunday, April 21, 2023. Originally set in England, National Tea Day is now celebrated throughout the world as a way to...

March 17, 2024

When the signs of spring start to burst through, many home gardeners start their seasonal herb gardens. A few weeks after planting, gardeners will enjoy...

March 9, 2024

Anise seed and Star Anise are often confused. While they both contribute a similar flavor profile, they are not interchangeable due to the differences in...

February 24, 2024

Lenten meals often focus on fish a seafood – read our blog all about seafood meals. Lent also offers the opportunity to explore a rich...

February 18, 2024

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...

February 18, 2024

Abstaining from meat for Lent? We’ve got you covered. Fish, shrimp and crawfish – they’re all here with very tasty results. Here are our favorite...

February 18, 2024

Sweet potatoes or yams? Fun Fact: most tubers labeled “yams” in the U.S. are sweet potatoes. Lots of history and lore around that, but we’re...

February 4, 2024

No Valentine’s Day reservations? No problem. Check out these recipes that are sure to win over your sweetheart. APPETIZERRoasted Cauliflower with Walnut Caper Salsa. This...