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| Game Day Sampler |
Use our Game Day Sampler to simplify your pre-game readiness!
Contains 1 oz. of each:
Coastal Blend
Garlic-Lemon Blend
Italian Herb Blend
Mix 1 Tbsp. of blend with 8 oz. sour cream for a quick dip that will have the team cheering for you!
Click HERE to order the Game Day Sampler. |
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Spotlight on
CHARLESTON, SC |
Stacey Shea
Stacey's love of Pirate's Bite led her to open her own TSTE store at 170-A Church Street in Charleston, SC. She is a sponsor of the 2010 Cooper River Bridge Run, and has a regular Friday spot on Charleston Radio Station 98.9 's "Moms in the Morning." Stacey's current favorite spice is Adobo Seasoning. Contact Stacey by calling(843) 965-8300
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charleston
@spiceandtea.com
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BOCA RATON, FL
Gordon & Paulette Callendar's
2nd store in Mizner Park
Grand Opening
January 16, 2010
PORTLAND, OR
Ivy O'Brien
Grand Opening
January 30, 2010
Opening Spring 2010
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Joy Quinn & Taruna Reddy
WASHINGTON, DC
Keith Campbell-Rosen
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is a member of the genus Nepeta, which pleasantly simulates cats' aromatic receptors & results in temporary euphoria. It is a hereditary phenomenon; apparently cats in Australia aren't affected. Warning: it smells really good and may cause your cat to roll in it, paw at it, chew or lick it, leap about or purr heavily. | |
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Come In and Smell the Spices! |
Greetings!
Happy New Year from the Spice and Tea Exchange store owners, partners and employees! Whether ringing in the New Year with hosting/bringing party appetizers to the big football game, or relaxing in on a snow day with a cup of tea for Hot Tea Month, we're here to make sure your winter spice and tea needs are met. Read on for more.. |
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Congratulations to our Recipe Contest Winner!
'Mexican Mole Cups' from Kelly Finney of Harrisonburg, VA
Time: 20-30 min Serves: 24
Ingredients: 
24 won ton wrappers
1 lb ground sirloin
2/3 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
How to Prepare :
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Press won ton wrappers into mini-muffin pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. Brown ground sirloin, drain. Stir in Mexican Mole with 1/3 cup salsa. Spoon into won ton cups. Top with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake 8 min or until won tons are golden brown. Serve with more salsa.
Thanks for the recipe Kelly, it's a great Game Day appetizer! Kelly will receive a $25 TSTE gift card. |
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Wings Around the World
4 lbs chicken wings, tips removed
1 melted stick of butter for each lb of chicken
1 Tablespoon of each:
TSTE Backwoods Hickory Rub
TSTE Jamaican Jerk
TSTE Greek Seasoning
TSTE Pete's Crazy Chicken
Distribute the melted butter evenly in four bowls or baggies, add 1 T of each spice to a separate bowl and mix. Toss 1 lb of chicken wings in each mix, bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until cooked.
8 oz regular or light sour cream
Mix ingredients, chill several hours and serve with jumbo shrimp, fresh veggies or chips.
TSTE Tuscany Blend Dip
high quality extra-virgin olive oil
1 heaping teaspoon TSTE Tuscany Blend
Mix in small decorative bowl or plate to serve as a dipping oil with crusty bread, asiago goat cheese, sharp cheddar cheese or fruits such as grapes, apples and pears. Drizzle over bread and toast in oven with olives, TSTE sundried tomatoes, and roasted red peppers.
Tailgater's Blend
Last but not least, if you plan to grill, our Tailgater's Blend is an excellent choice for chicken, beef or pork
We've put together a Gameday Sampler to simplify getting ready for the big day, check it out! | |
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History of Chips and Dip
The need for easily prepared foods and an angry chef are behind the history of chips and dip in the United States. In 1853, Native American George Crum was a chef at an elegant resort in Saratoga Springs, NY. A dinner guest rejected his order of fries for being too thick and Crum decided to rile the guest by making fries too thin and crisp to skewer with a fork. It backfired; the guest loved the browned, paper-thin potatoes.
 Others began requesting potato chips, and an industry was born. In the Mediterranean and Far East, dipping foods are an integral part of their ethnic cuisine and food tradition, while in the US, finger foods like chips gained popularity after World War II and the Industrial Revolution.
In the 1950s, entertaining changed to informal buffet or coffee-table service, and chips became more than just a side dish. Once dips became involved to add flavor the popularity exploded. Alton Brown, of Good Eats, considers the definition of dip to be determined by its ability to "maintain contact with its transport mechanism over three feet of white carpet." |
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Hot Tea Month
More inclined to relax in a windowseat with a book and a cup of hot tea than keep up with the score? Try our Tea Sampler to celebrate National Hot Tea Month.
That perfect cup of tea is steeped in history and tradition. The first to enjoy a beverage created by steeping leaves from  herbs was the Emperor of China, nearly 5000 years ago.
Easy to make and offering a wide variety in aroma and flavor, tea is now the world's second most popular beverage, water being first.
The differences between black, green, and oolong teas are a result of the changes in the tea leaves during fermenting. These differences can affect steeping time, so use our handy guide to assist you.
An aromatic boost to tomatoes in this tea sandwich. Enjoy!
Herbes de Provence Tea Sandwiches
4 oz. cream cheese, whipped
12 sandwich rounds or thin sliced bread
5 chopped tomatoes
With a mixer, combine cream cheese and Herbs de Provence until smooth, about 2 minutes. Spread about 2 tsp of the mix onto each slice of bread. Cover 1/2 the slices with tomato, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put slices together and cover with plastic until ready to serve. | |
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We look forward to seeing you in our stores.
Sincerely,
Amy, Clay, Jeff, Penny, Steve, Bob, Jill, Lisa, Colleen, Bryan, Jeffrey, Stacey, Ana, Gary, Diane, Nancy, Jerry, Aaron, Gordon, Paulette, Jen, Dennis, Ivy, Joy, Taruna, & Keith |
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