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by Thomas McGee | Jul 16, 2023 | Food Life
Yesterday we loaded ourselves and our dogs into the car and took a little road trip to Owensboro KY to try some real traditional Kentucky barbecue. When we moved to Louisville, a lot of friends asked about the Louisville BBQ scene. While Louisville is a center of...
by Meaghan Thomas | Jun 23, 2023 | Food Life
burgers, wings, potato salad, corn on the cob, skirt steak, ribs, brisket, deviled eggs, fried chicken, taco bar, brats, coleslaw, baked beans, kebabs, chips & dip, mac and cheese, sausage and peppers, pasta salad, pork chops…it’s all possible! Order...
by Meaghan Thomas | Apr 19, 2023 | Food Life
Looking for a fun dinner party idea? Make pasta from scratch! And we’re not talking about before everyone arrives – get everyone in on it! We did this a few weekends ago (video below) when Thomas and I hung out with two of our best friends (and fellow...
by Meaghan Thomas | Mar 2, 2023 | Food Life
13 “hacks” to making tastier meals and blowing dinner guests away with flavor… 1. Add Spiced Toasted Breadcrumbs to Pasta This is a great substitute for parmesan (and really an upgrade). Toast breadcrumbs in butter, add a little salt and garlic...
by Meaghan Thomas | Jan 30, 2023 | Food Life
Tasty organic seasonings for people sensitive to heat but still want flavor: 1. Organic Greek/Mediterranean Seasoning Our organic Greek spice blend has tons of flavor, no heat. Light, herbal and bright. Perfect for grilling chicken, lamb, fish and vegetables....
by Meaghan Thomas | Jan 22, 2023 | Food Life
Prediction: 5 Spices You’ll See Everywhere Soon Just like everything else, some spices seem to go through popularity waves. From cooking shows and food bloggers to restaurants, here are five spices blowing up in popularity in the USA (and their momentum is only...
by Meaghan Thomas | Jun 10, 2022 | Food Life
Father’s Day is June 19 ~ Get Him a Cool Organic Spice Gift! Find the perfect flavors of organic spice gift boxes and spice bag bundles for him. Plus, use code DADSPICES & get a FREE Honey Chipotle BBQ (worth $10) on orders over $39! Gift Ideas For All the...
by Meaghan Thomas | May 17, 2022 | Food Life
Yes, humans have created a holiday for everything now, but we’re going with it because it’s a delicious excuse for a cookout (or three). Use coupon code MAYBBQ to get $5 off your $40+ order Sale ends May 31, 2022 at midnight. We ship out the same or next...
by Meaghan Thomas | Mar 31, 2022 | Food Life
Ramadan Kareem (Generous Ramadan) to All Who Celebrate! Get 15% OFF ALL SPICES with code: RAMADAN22 Popular Spice Blends for Ramadan… Here are some of the most popular blends people use in the USA and around the world to celebrate Ramadan. Even if...
by Meaghan Thomas | Feb 19, 2022 | Food Life
Transcript: What To Do When Someone Makes You a Terrible Meal at a Dinner Party Midwest Etiquette Take the pain, smile, clean your plate Wait for the hosts to get drunk Go “to the powder room” but really sneak upstairs...
by Meaghan Thomas | Feb 1, 2022 | Food Life
Let’s Talk Super Bowl! Whether you’re cheering on the football, kitten or puppy bowl on Sunday the 13th (phew, we have time to plan), you’re gonna need some good eats. Here’s our top recipes for the Super Bowl… #1 The Ultimate Chicken...
by Thomas McGee | Jan 31, 2022 | Food Life
Wings. I grew up in Western New York and wings are pretty much a part of my DNA. I like to cook them, I like hunting for the best available where ever I might be, and most of all, I like to eat them. And what better way to enjoy the Super Bowl than a chicken wing...
by Meaghan Thomas | Jan 20, 2022 | Food Life
Want a more complete spice cabinet so you can whip virtually anything up when youâre in the cooking or baking mood? These are the most common spices called for in popular American recipes. Get these loaded up (and double check the ones you do have are fresh), and...
by Meaghan Thomas | Jan 17, 2022 | Food Life
Making a recipe and missing a certain spice? Yaâll know where you can get those missing spices, đ but in the meantime, hereâs substitutions you can use in a pinchâŚ(all substitutions are 1:1, unless otherwise noted): A Handy List of Spice Substitutions Aleppo...
by Meaghan Thomas | Dec 22, 2021 | Food Life
Are Your Spices Fresh? The Easy Spice Freshness Check: Go to your spice cabinet and give each spice a good whiff. The spice should smell strong and bright. Still not sure? Give it a quick taste. If there’s little/no smell or taste, it’s time to buy new...
by Meaghan Thomas | Oct 13, 2021 | Food Life
Buying a new home is super exciting! And it’s also stressful and overwhelming at times. Be an awesome friend and support and celebrate your friend/family’s new endeavors by sending them one of these cool, useful and fun housewarming gifts. #7...
by Meaghan Thomas | Sep 13, 2021 | Food Life
Having a vegan or vegetarian over for dinner, Thanksgiving or holiday meals? We asked vegetarians and vegans what they wished others knew about their lifestyle… We are not all “that” Vegan/Vegetarian… You know that person who chastises others...
by Meaghan Thomas | Sep 10, 2021 | Food Life
We proudly sell high quality, gluten-free organic spices that have ZERO additives and are NOT irradiated or fumigated with chemicals. Instead, we sterilize spices by using natural dry steam. Our organic spices and handmade small-batch organic seasonings are just that...
by Meaghan Thomas | Sep 3, 2021 | Food Life
Want to throw an amazing Dune-themed dinner party? We have all the recipes you need to host a Dune party of your dreams and safely transport your guests to Arrakis. The Dune Dinner Party in All Its Delicious Glory We’re longtime Dune fans ~ we even made a real...
by Megan Collins | Jul 6, 2021 | Food Life
Asparagus is a member of the lily family and related to onions, leeks, and garlic, asparagus is a historical powerhouse of vitamins A, C, and K, soluble fiber, and folate. In Ancient Greece, this long veggie was touted for its aphrodisiac qualities (more than likely...
by Megan Collins | Jun 20, 2021 | Food Life
I am of the opinion that there is no more versatile food than chicken. It can be fried, roasted, souped, grilled with an array of sweet, spicy, and herbaceous blends. It is the taste standard of almost any other meat or meat-substitute, (âIt tastes like chicken!â) and...
by Meaghan Thomas | May 23, 2021 | Food Life
Looking for Your Perfect Spice Match? Meet the Best Spices for You Based on Your Sign… Your favorite seasonings may be written in the stars… Aquarius Your Sign’s Strong Characteristics: Original, Fierce Your Spice Match: Piri Piri – A...
by Megan Collins | Apr 28, 2021 | Food Life
Sweet potatoes are, you guessed it, sweet! But that doesnât mean they canât pack a savory punch as an addition to any meal. They are rich in vitamin A, beta carotene, high in fiber, and can be prepared in lots of ways! Did you know: Sweet potatoes are often called...
by Megan Collins | Apr 15, 2021 | Food Life
Is there any more perfect flavor delivery device than the noble potato? While we normally associate potatoes with European and Northern American dishes, this starchy staple was first cultivated around 8,000 BC by the Incas in Peru. Since then, they have become a...