Besar for Seafood and Squash

This exotic Emerati blend is a tasty go-to seasoning for seafood. It has all the complexity and depth of flavor of the most intricate curry- but it's not too heavy- and has rich aromatic notes from cinnamon and fennel. A perfect flavor for fall, Besar brings out the best in squash and pumpkin too- squash soup, pumpkin pie- you name it! 

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Besar Shrimp Skewers

Celebrate the last gasp of summer with this inspired pairing of seafood and exotic spice from the upcoming release of World Spice at Home on September 30th!

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Chinese Five Spice for Apples

It is apple season again- and Chinese five spice is a whimsical alternative to cinnamon in all your apple creations. Whether you are making apple pie, apple butter or apple cake- the sweet and sassy blend gives a whole new flavor dimension to your favorite recipes. The sweet licorice-y flavors of star anise and fennel are complemented by peppery notes of szechuan pepper and clove and balanced by cinnamon. It's everything you need in one package!

Generations of Apple Cake

I never tire of this classic family recipe and make it every year. I love it with Chinese five spice, but have also enjoyed ras el hanout and Kashmiri garam masala in it. This time I switched to coconut oil and it added a velvety texture that was incredible!

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World Spice at Home

Only 2 more weeks until our book will be on the shelf! On sale September 30th, World Spice at Home is an inspired collection of recipes showing how to use exotic spice blends in everyday cooking. Drawing on the incredible talent of NW chef Julie Kramis Hearne and spice merchant Amanda Bevill- this book will bring home more flavor than you can imagine.

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