A Savory Spice Shop Blog
Gather 'Round the Table
Celebrating spices & food that satisfies the soul
Introduction to Our “Garlic & Onion” Product Category
9/1/2020
with Mike Johnston, Founder
There's a solid 85% chance that whatever recipe you have planned for dinner tonight contains garlic or onion. Or both. Why? Mostly because they're delicious, but also because they are near... Read More
Introduction to Our “Dips & Dressings” Product Category
8/1/2020
with Mike Johnston, Founder
How do you feel about double-dipping? Not a fan? Well, how about a dip that doubles? Now that’s something we can all get behind. Read More
Introduction to Our “American Pantry” Product Category
7/1/2020
with Mike Johnston, Founder
Ask five people to define American cuisine and you'll probably get five different answers. One will tell you about their grandma's apple pie. Another will tell you the secret to their fami... Read More
Introduction to Our “BBQ & Grilling” Product Category
5/29/2020
with Mike Johnston, Founder
Barbecue is a cooking technique that involves smoking, roasting, or grilling meat. But it's also the meat itself. And a sauce. And a social event. And the stain on my favorite pair of eating p... Read More
Introduction to Our “Seeds” Product Category
4/1/2020
with Mike Johnston, Founder
April is a month that brings so many wonderful things — warmer weather, longer days, young buds on trees, and crisp spring flavors in fresh food. In celebration of this month of new growth (... Read More
Hot or Not: The Science of Spiciness
3/5/2020
with Joseph Garcia, Savory Spice Team
Have you ever pondered the chemical micro-reactions that happen in your mouth when consuming food? Me neither. But when it comes to the searing sensation of spicy foods, I often find myself crying... Read More
Introduction to Our “Chiles & Paprikas” Product Category
3/1/2020
with Mike Johnston, Founder
Some like it hot. Others like it hotter. Some people like cats and others like dogs. Something everybody likes? Flavor. And our Chiles & Paprikas section is overflowing with fruity, earthy, an... Read More
Is It Chili or Chile? A Burning Question
3/1/2020
with Stephanie Bullen, Chief Flavor Advisor
Chile. Chili. Chilli? In the words of Shakespeare, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Technically he was right. It doesn’... Read More