Indulgent, Freshly Milled Sweet Spices for Baking & Treats
Our ‘Sweet Things’ collection showcases small-batch blends that transform pastries, desserts, and cozy morning treats into memorable moments. From the floral elegance of Anne Davis Cinnamon-Rose to the warm nostalgia of freshly milled Apple Pie Spice, each spice is crafted for vibrant aroma and exceptional flavor—without added fillers. Discover sweet inspiration in every sprinkle.
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Anise Seed
$7.25 – $19.50Repairs to the London Bridge were said to be partially paid for by taxes and tolls placed on Anise Seed by King Edward in 1305. In folklore, Anise is believed to stave off nightmares when placed near the bed.
Use in cookies, pastries and bread. Try adding to savory dishes for a layer of warm licorice flavoring.
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Anne Davis Cinnamon-Rose
$10.00Sweet, feminine and all business, like Marysville’s notorious Madame, this blend of Cinnamon & Rose Petals will surprise and delight with its aromatics and flavor. Use in any dessert that relies on a strong flavor of Cinnamon. Use in same proportions as with any other Cinnamon.
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Bitter Orange Peel Bits
$9.25Native to Southeast Asia, Bitter Orange, also called Andalusia Orange, is commonly used in bitters, marmalades, and in baking due to its strong citrus aroma and slightly bitter flavor.
Cardamom Seed
$24.00Part of the ginger family, Cardamom means grains of paradise. Historically, Cardamom has been used to flavor foods, as an ingredient in perfumes, and even for medicinal purposes.
Known for its sweet and spicy taste, Cardamom seed is used equally in sweet dishes such as breads and cakes and in savory dishes such as meats and curries. Use in baked goods, sprinkle on oatmeal, ice cream, or iced melon, and add to curry. Cardamom has a sharp aroma and distinctive flavor that can be compared to anise or eucalyptus. For a Middle Eastern treat, sprinkle in your coffee.
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Cinnamon ~ Saigon Cassia
$10.00 – $25.00Saigon Cinnamon (aka Vietnamese Cinnamon) is the strongest and sweetest species of Cinnamon available. Ours is freshly milled from organically grown bark to get the most intense flavor possible. Holds up to Vietnamese Pho and full-flavor meats; makes a great addition to yogurt; or ratchet up your baking with this powerful, nearly hot cinnamon flavor.
Watch Chef AJ making decadent desserts with our Saigon Cinnamon: LINK
Quick Tips:
- Add 1-2 tsp Saigon Cinnamon to 1 cup Straus Family Organic yogurt.
Citric Acid
$40.00This concentrated powder with its sour flavor can be added to baking soda in cakes and biscuits to increase leavening, used as a replacement for acids, or used in place of salt in sour bread recipes.
Cloves
$10.00 – $10.50Despite attempts at clove monopolies, by the 18th century cloves were grown in many places including Brazil, Tanzania, and Madagascar. The whole Clove looks much like a nail, hence its French namesake, “clou” (nail).
Use in pastries, puddings, cooked fruits, and cakes, or sprinkle on oatmeal for a treat. Also yummy in stews and vegetables. Pairs well with nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
Dark
$18.00Based on Mayan spices used to flavor the Ka’kau’ (Cacao) bean. On desserts, it is the deep forest surrounding a comforting home. It is the chill night air that we embrace after dinner with a loved one. Dark adds the thrill of unfamiliarity to our most traditional desserts. Add Dark to dishes featuring chocolate – cakes, cookies, sauces, mousse or cocoa. Or, add a rich Mesoamerican flavor to non-chocolate desserts. Sprinkle on cream; add to smoothies, shakes or coffee.
Hand-blended in small batches with Ceylon cinnamon, pure ground vanilla, sweet Chile, black pepper, star anise and mace.
Dawn
$16.00This signature blend delivers some very adult, sentimental flavors to your morning yogurt, transporting you to an exotic place that is somehow familiar and comforting. Subtly sweet with coconut sugar, featuring vanilla & saffron, with bites of sesame & flax seed. A generous spoonful of Dawn in plain yogurt unlocks a delicate treat.
Hand blended in small batches: palm sugar, toasted sesame seeds, vanilla, flax seeds, cardamom, ginger, saffron and Ceylon cinnamon.
Quick Tips:
- Try Dawn in coffee, on top of the foam in lattes, sprinkled over buttered toast, or even over popcorn as a kettlecorn stand-in.
Dusk
$10.25This sophisticated, sweet dust adds complexity, exotic aromatics, and an immediate “sweet” register to desserts, fruit, berries, dairy products and cakes. Dusk turns the simplest desserts into and elegant ending to your meal. Sprinkle on fruit. Finish any dessert with sweet aromatic elegance. Pairs well with cream, crème fraiche, Mascarpone, or ricotta. Adds complexity to pound cake, shortcake, or lady fingers.
Hand blended in small batches with: orange peel, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, and galangal.
Quick tips:
- Dust Dusk over grilled peaches and serve with Three Twins Madagascar Vanilla ice cream.
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Fennel Pollen
$11.50For a burst of fresh Fennel flavor, sprinkle on fish, vegetables, or desserts, or add to sauces & dressings. Use in final stages of cooking or as garnish. Hand-harvested from organic Fennel flowers grown in California. Packaged in a plastic zip bag (0.2 ounces) within a jar.
Moroccan Breakfast Spice
$10.25Start your morning right with this exotic oatmeal, featuring Turmeric, Ceylon Cinnamon and Ginger. Stir in 1t spice per half cup oatmeal, after cereal begins to boil. Top with honey, dates, nuts, fresh fruit… to taste. Enjoy!
Hand blended in small batches with: Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and a bit of clove.
