Herbs and spices have antioxidants and healing properties. Using high-quality ingredients, including spices, is important to me. Local Spicery mills their spices in small batches, which results in maximum flavor and aroma, making my recipes even more flavorful and satisfying. ~Tami Kramer
Some of Tami’s favorites are listed below:
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Basil
$7.25 – $19.60A symbol of love in Italy, it’s said that a man with a sprig of basil in his hair announced his intentions to wed his love, and she announced her willingness with a pot of basil on her balcony.
A slightly peppery member of the mint family, Basil is pleasantly sweet backed with a bit of spice. Pair with tomato, add to pizza or use with egg dishes, fish, poultry, and salads. Basil is also the main ingredient in pesto.
Bo Kaap Curry
$10.50Mild aromatic curry from South Africa for fish, chicken and veggies. Named after an area of Cape Town, Bo-Kaap Curry dishes are generally made using fresh vegetables, fish or meat. Not as hot as traditional Indian curries, the rich and full body flavor of Bo-Kaap Curry is enhanced by fresh flavorful ingredients. Serve with rice.
Hand blended in small batches with: coriander, fenugreek, cardamom, turmeric, cumin, pepper, Chiles, mustard seed, clove, ginger, and fennel.
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California Chile Pepper ~ Sweet Anaheim
$8.50 – $18.00Very sweet, with no heat, this Chile is the dried version of fully-ripened Anaheim Chile. Substitute for Paprika or Ancho Chile. Provides additional depth in Chili powders while modulating heat.
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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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.
Coriander
$8.00 – $19.60Coriander is one of the world’s oldest spices and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It is reported that coriander can sooth the stomach and that coriander tea might give colicky babies some relief.
Coriander has a citrusy flavor. Use in curry, meat, fish, and chili recipes. For a little kick of flavor, add coriander to cream cheese and cottage cheese or rub on fresh pork before roasting.
Cumin
$9.00Native to the Mediterranean and South Asia, Cumin is also a signature flavor for Central American and European cuisines. As a symbol of love and fidelity during the Middle Ages, wedding guests carried Cumin in their pockets, and wives of soldiers added it to baked bread for their husbands. Our Cumin is hand harvested, and has a high percentage of essential oils, delivering more powerful aromatics, and a slightly astringent, citrusy quality.
Dashi Kombu
$10.35Edible kelp used in Japanese cuisine to make dashi, a nutritious all purpose kombu soup stock. Use also to season sushi rice, to add an umami flavor to your cooking, or to ease digestion with dried bean dishes. Our Kombu is wild harvested off the coast of Maine. It provides high concentrations of iodine, calcium, potassium, iron, carotene, and B vitamins.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause canser and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Depth
$11.25Umami flavors: meaty, earthy, savory, delicious ~ just what the name implies. Use as dry rub; add to stir fries, casseroles, risotto, soup & stew; heat w/ equal amount of oil to make rue for veggie/meat wine sauce.
Hand blended in small batches with: onion, long pepper, kombu, milled porcini mushroom, and sun dried tomato.
Herbes de Provence
$10.00 – $25.00Flavors of Provence unite in this timeless herb blend that has seasoned the famous dishes of Southern France for centuries. Our blend includes the brilliant blue Lavender reminiscent of many an impressionist painter. Rub on proteins; add to stews and soups; mix with vinegar to make a dressing or a light marinade; sprinkle on tofu or vegetables. No added salt.
Hand blended in small batches with: tarragon, basil, savory, marjoram, thyme, and a little lavender.
Hestia ~ A Greek Herb Blend
$27.70The virgin goddess of the hearth, Hestia, had dominion over cooking and family. This simple herb blend delivers flavors from the time of Homer to your hearth and table. For Greek-themed dishes; excellent dry rub for veggies, lamb, pork, or chicken. Greek Vinaigrette: rehydrate 2T Hestia in 4T water for 5 min; add ½C each Red Wine Vinegar & virgin Olive Oil.
Hand blended in small batches with: garlic, onion, pepper, tomato, mustard, basil, and oregano.
Jalapeño Chile Pepper
$9.00Traditionally cultivated in Veracruz, Mexico, this Chile Pepper has also become a favorite of the Southwestern United States. Not too hot and not too mild, it is delicate in its dried form and should be added to foods for finishing.
Just before serving, add to Southwestern dishes, guacamole, corn bread, salad dressings, eggs, potatoes and vegetables for a little kick. It will lose its flavor and heat if added too early in the cooking process.
