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Oregano, Mexican
$8.00 – $21.60A relative of Lemon Verbena. Similar to Mediterranean oregano, though more citrusy with a hint of mild licorice. Use in Latin American dishes and Southwestern cuisine with Chile Peppers, Cumin, and Paprika.
Ras el Hanout
$11.25 – $15.20Ras el Hanout (“top of the shop” in Arabic) is an inclusive curry blend from Morocco using the most valuable spices in the shop. Our blend pairs Mace, Galangal, Cardamom, Turmeric, and Cinnamon, supported by just the right amount of heat from de Arbol Chiles. Rub into meats or vegetables, build a traditional curry, or add to oil to create a marinade. Perfect with chicken, lamb, pork, or squash, yams, or sweet potatoes.
Hand blended in small batches with: mace, turmeric, cardamom, galangal, cinnamon, allspice, coriander, Chile, nutmeg, black pepper and green pepper.
Quick Tips:
- Mix 2 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp Ras El Hanout. Toss with bite-size pieces of cauliflower (or any in-season vegetable) and roast.
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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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La Kama
$10.25 – $27.70La Kama meaning “the bed” in Darija is the most common spice blend used in Moroccan cooking. Credited by some as originating in Tangiers, its aromatic sweet and warming flavor can be found in a multitude of dishes throughout the Barbary Coast and Middle East.
Use as a dry rub; in marinades, curries, and soups; or with lentils, couscous, rice or other grains.
Hand blended in small batches with: turmeric, ginger, white pepper, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice.
Vieux Carré Ragin’ Cajun Blend
$10.00“Laissez les bons temps rouler” with this traditional blend of flavors from the center of Cajun culture in Louisiana. This blend has no salt added. Use with any dish, including stews, soups, stir-fries, or as a dry rub on any meat to capture a medium hot Cajun essence. If desired, add salt to taste.
Hand blended in small batches with: garlic, cayenne, paprika, onion, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
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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.
Cilantro
$19.50Cilantro is the lacy leaf of the coriander plant. Coriander seeds, also a popular spice, are produced by the leaves once they mature and dry. The plant cannot be used for both, and must be harvested as either Cilantro or Coriander.
A common ingredient in salsa, use also in pestos, sauces, soups, egg dishes, guacamole, and dressings. Pairs well with seafood and poultry. Sprinkle on your salad or sandwich to add its aromatic flavor. [Cilantro]
Mustard, Yellow
$6.00 – $15.00Mustard seeds release their heat when soaked in a non-acidic liquid. To begin developing heat, soak the seeds in water; to stop it, add an acidic liquid such as vinegar, lemon juice, or wine. Use for pickling, in canning recipes and in sausages. Add to sauces, rubs, and marinades for grilling. Pairs well with other strong spice flavors, such as garlic and chili peppers.
Jeremiah Colman was appointed as mustard-maker to Queen Victoria in 1866. He was skilled at grinding mustard seeds into powder without releasing the oils which when evaporated cause the mustard flavor to fade away. Add some heat to your dish with Yellow Mustard’s peppery flavor. Mix powdered Mustard with vinegar and water for a quick and easy condiment or marinade.
Saffron
$19.50Saffron, the stigma from the blue-flowering crocus, is always hand-picked; a gram of Saffron can be between 200 and 500 stigmas. No wonder Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world!
Saffron is one of the few spices whose quality has been defined by the International Standards Organization (ISO) based on its color, aroma, and flavor. Our Saffron has been rated grade 1 in all three categories. Standard jar contains a one-gram pouch.
Use just a tiny bit to add color and flavor to paella, rice, sauces and seafood dishes.
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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.
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.
Peppercorn, Rainbow
$10.00A visually interesting blend (for those with a clear pepper grinder), delivering a sweeter, softer flavor than pure Black Peppercorns.
