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“Sexy, Smokey, Exotic and Downright Hot” Spice Gift Set #3!

They say the way to your lovers heart is through his/her stomach! Well for Valentine’s Day why not temp the one you love with one of our sexy, smokey, exotic, hot spice kits?

exotic Pepper gift setToday we are featuring our Exotic Peppers Gift Set.  Our gift set features a world tour of peppers. Contains Szechuan Peppercorns (China), Green Szechuan Peppercorns (China), Shichimi Togarashi (Japan), Urfa Pepper (Turkey) & Aleppo Pepper (Syria). How about adding a  little “exotic heat” to your dinner tonight?!

Our Spice Sets come in 5 – 2 oz tins wrapped in a sleeve of netting and tied with ribbons of raffia.

Chef Cherie’s Exotic Peppers Gift Set

10 “Must Have” Herbs and Spices

oregano Greek Groundginger Groundbasil Wholegalic Mincedsage Groundrosemary GroundCinnamon Oilcumin Groundallspice Ground

Inspired by an article at BabyBoomerRants.com and their 10 “Must Have” spices, we thought we’d give you our version of “Chef Cherie’s 10 Must Have Herbs and Spices.”

BabyBoomerRants.com top 10 “Must Haves” included: OreganoGingerBasilGarlicSageRosemaryCinnamon, CuminAllspice Black Pepper.

Now once you have the basics then its time to experiment and explore. Here now is Chef Cherie’s top spices and herbs:

malt Vinegar PowderMalt Vinegar Powder
Used as a replacement for liquid vinegar in certain recipes as well as a preservative. Imparts a salt and vinegar flavor without making your dish soggy.

worcestershire powderWorcestershire Powder
Used to add the flavor of Worcestershire without the liquid.

paprika Hungarian SweetPaprika
Used to add color and flavor to many types of dishes. We carry many types of paprika including: Hungarian Sweet, Hungarian Hot, Spanish, Smoked Spanish, Smoked Hot Spanish and Texas Smoked Spanish Paprika.

sumac Berries GroundGround Sumac Berries
Have a very sour flavor that is similar to that of lemon peel. They are used in marinades, dressings, soups and other dishes.

apple cider vinegarApple Cider Vinegar Powder
Adds a tangy kick to sauces, marinades, salads and more. Made from real apples

Cream of TartarCream of Tartar
Commonly used to give beaten egg whites more volume and to help stabilize them. Is also used to produce a creamier texture for dessert items like frosting and candy.

soy sauce powderSoy Sauce Powder
Adds a bit of Oriental flare to any dish. Made from dehydrated soy sauce and works great in marinades or Asian spice blends

arrowroot powderArrowroot
Typically used as a thickening agent for sauces. Will not give a cloudy coloring to your sauce.

Pepper –  Urfa or Aleppo
pepper Urfa CrushedUrfa – Has a smoky taste with hints of a raisin-like flavor. A Middle Eastern pepper used in savory dishes. (Turkey)
pepper Aleppo CrushedAleppo – Has a mild to moderate level of heat, with cumin-like fruity undertones. There are also hints of chocolate and salt as well. (Syria)

balsamic powderBalsamic Vinegar Powder
The Connoisseur’s Sweet Vinegar. Adds a mild tartness to barbecue sauces, seasonings, rubs, marinades, salad dressings, and dry mixes.