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We're thrilled that Holiday Promenade in the Historic East Village is back for the season soon! This year's celebration will occur on Fridays begi...

This week’s Spotlight Spice is our signature blend of Mulling Spices! As we sipped from a warm, spicy mug of mulled cider, we began to ponder (or...

Herbes de Provence is a mixture of bright and summery dried herbs commonly grown in southeastern France’s Provence region. It’s a solid, flavorful...

It’s fall, and like every fall, apples are the fruit stealing the spotlight. Don’t get us wrong…apples are wonderful, but it’s pear season too! An...

Gumbo is a stew that likely originated in southern Louisiana sometime around the 1700s, and is a great example of the wonderful food that is often...

Hunting season is nearly upon us here in the Midwest, and soon you may find yourself trying your hand at preparing wild game like pheasant, wild t...

At the shop, we love when the seasons change. Along with different weather and new clothing options (it's almost sweater weather!) what we cook an...

Our Chile-Coffee Rub – a unique blend of salt, ground chiles, brown sugar, espresso beans, paprika, mustard, and other spices – might sound like a...

There’s a chill in the air, and we’ve got chili on our minds. Chili con carne (chili for short) is the chili we know and love. Like most things h...

Our Quebec Poultry Seasoning is a perfect mix of basic spices including onion, garlic, and salt, blended with orange for a punch of citrus and cay...

You're probably familiar with our best-selling Garlic Infused Olive Oil, but did you know we also have a tasty Garlic White Balsamic Vinegar? It’s...

The 2021 Iowa State Fair is in the rear view, and we're excited to share the ribbon-winning recipes from this year's AllSpice competitions!  We s...