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In the Kitchen - That Extra Touch
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items Gourmet foods , beverages, spices, condiments, spreads, sauces and such that enhance your culinary adventures.
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Spice is Nice
Condiments, Sauces and Spreads
A Taste of the South
Coffee, Teas and Other Quenchers
Elements That Add A Gourmet Touch
Spice is Nice
Spices, with their diverse flavors ranging from subtle sweetness to intense heat, transform ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces. They also contribute captivating aromas that entice our senses and enhance the overall dining experience. Spices p...
Premium quality spice blends that elevate your dining experience! Bridgeport seasoning, toasted onion, and mace add a unique element to my Sassy Southern Grits that even my northern friends praise!
The Spice House: Online Spice Store, Exquisite Spices ...
This company not only develops blends and rubs but also invites you to be a part of their test kitchen. You must check out this site! You can use the rub blends to slather on meat for grilling, but they can also be used in baking, sprinkling on veget...
Spiceology: Shop Fresh Spices and Seasonings | Recipe Ideas
Some of the best sea salt available. It's the only one I use when making salted caramel icing.
Le Guerandais Fleur de Sel - 4.4 oz
This is my favorite homemade blend for everything bagel seasoning. I source all my spices from The Spice House. (Find the link under my In the Kitchen-That Extra Touch collection.) To make it even more flavorful, I add a bit of Hawaiian Black Sea Sal...
Everything Bagel Seasoning - Love and Lemons
Condiments, Sauces and Spreads
Condiments, sauces, and spreads play a vital role in enhancing the flavor, texture, and overall appeal of dishes. They add complexity, balance, and visual interest, making meals more enjoyable. These additions can transform a basic dish into somethin...
Award winning handmade savory jams, spreads, jellies and fruit compotes These jams and spreads can be incorporated into a variety of appetizers such as atop a warm cheese dip or spooned into puff pastry with cheese and nuts. I love spreading the Balsamic Fig Mostarda on one of my favorite grilled sandwiches made with ham, cheese, apple and a big d...
Wozz! Kitchen Creations: Condiments | Cooking Sauces | Spreads ...
Ellora Farms, a global award-winning olive oil producer, offers a unique and transparent olive oil experience. Each unit of their olive oil comes with a lot number that can be traced back to the exact olive grove and production process. This ensures ... I use it for just about everything!
ELLORA FARMS olive oil
In 1991, Stonewall Kitchen began as a humble venture, starting with a small table at the local farmers’ market. They displayed a carefully curated selection of hand-labeled items, each item freshly prepared just hours before. Today, Stonewall Kitchen... the honeycomb at affordable prices.
Stonewall Kitchen Honeycomb, 7 oz
A Taste of the South
The South’s unique cultural and historic heritage, shaped by early European colonial settlements, the doctrine of states’ rights, the institution of slavery, and the legacy of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, has given rise to its custo...
Rise Tall. Be Warm & Buttery on the Inside. Be open to anyone's jam. Be a Biscuit. For a true taste of the south I visit this little eatery on King Street in Charleston SC, Carrie's award winning biscuits are also available at grocery chains; Har...
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit®
Young’s Pecans, headquartered in Florence, South Carolina, offers a wide variety of “fancy” pecans, including Double Dipped Chocolate Pecans, Honey Crisp Pecans, Praline Pecans, Chocolate Butter Toffee Pecans, Chocolate Honey Baked Pecans, and Cinnam...
Young's Premium Foods
Made with love from traditional southern recipes Caroline's Cakes, as others have stated, are bliss on a plate. One of my favorites is the Blueberry Lime Cake.and a small box of the cake bites makes a wonderful southern sercie.
Caroline's Cakes
Stripling’s is a cozy general store that’s been around for over 50 years. It’s a family-owned business that’s full of Southern charm. You’ll find a butcher shop, world-famous sausage and jerky, and unique Southern specialties that you can only get at...lsuagcenter.com/nr/rdonlyres/1605ba84-ee8b-4482-b9e6-4516372d5922/2175/pub2484mayhaw2.pdf it's one of my favorites!
Stripling's General Store
Try using MayHaw jelly in these thumbprint cookies The addition of Mayhaw jelly and coconut gives this universal cookie a southern spin. I look forward to baking them during the holidays.
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
There’s nothing more Southern than a delicious bowl of grits. This delightful book offers 101 ways to enjoy them!
101 Things to Do With Grits, New Edition
I haven’t tried all the flavors they have available, but the ones I have are great. I love their traditional flavors of chocolate pecan, maple walnut, and the not-so-traditional orange cream.
Uncle Butch's Fudge
Next to my own (using Amanda’s Pie crust recipe), these savory and sweet pies are some of the best I’ve ever tasted. Founded in Gainesville, Georgia, in 2012, Southern Baked Pie Company, formerly known as Buttermilk Pie Company, was launched by Amanda Wilbanks, a University of Georgia graduate and creative entrepreneur. Using family recip...
Southern Baked Pie
Coffee, Teas and Other Quenchers
Okay, if you’ve been browsing my lists, you know I’m from the South, and it’s widely known that Southerners adore our ice tea! Both my parents were Southerners, so I developed a taste for it at a young age. My dad also served over 20 years in the Air...
Steven Smith Teamaker - The Finest Name in Tea Since 1949
BALANCED FOR COCKTAILS. Every cocktail mixer recipe is meticulously crafted to achieve perfect balance when combined with a preferred spirit. These aren’t just fancy juices; they are meticulously designed to the ideal pH and sweetness profile, ensuri...
Simple Times Classics 4-Pack Cocktail Mixers
Some of the most creative and tasteful tea blends on the market are available for hot tea. They also have a line of blends specifically designed for iced tea lovers. One of my favorite iced teas is the Macintosh Crisp Apple Black Tea. This crisp blac...
August Uncommon Tea
This is one of my go to sites for everything tea. They have recipes, wonderful tea blends and accessories to make
The Republic of Tea
This is my favorite mug for sipping both hot and iced teas. It holds a generous 19.6 ounces and features a stunning painting of Vincent Van Gogh’s, Almond Blossom. Crafted from high-quality bone china, it also comes in a box, making it a perfect gift...
van Gogh Almond Blossom Grande Mug
Hibiscus teas are one of my favorites. I just ordered this to enjoy while I watch Christmas in July movies
Hallmark Christmas in July Cranberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
Check out this simple recipe to make a really good iced tea latte
How to Make an Iced Tea Latte
Elements That Add A Gourmet Touch
I absolutely adore bite-sized tarts that offer a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors. These tarts allow me to provide my guests with a diverse range of taste sensations without overwhelming them with an excessive amount of food. I also pref...
Paris Gourmet 2" Small Round Tart Shells (24)
These puff pastry shells are indeed expensive, but they’re worth it. This set of 72 shells can be frozen and reheated whenever you need them. They have a neutral flavor that pairs well with both sweet and savory fillings, making them a great time-sav...
French Vol Au Vent Pastry Shells, 3.25", 72 Count
Pepperidge Farms is an iconic brand when it comes to upscale bakery goods in the US These are puff pastry sheets that not only save you time when creating your delacacies but are at an attractive price point and taste like you made the dough yourself...
Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Frozen Pastry Dough Sheets - 17.3oz/2ct Box
Outstanding greens, fabulous edible flowers, and more! Alongside more familiar herbs and flowers, you’ll find unique options like icebuds and radish flowers. They also offer premium mixes in 3 oz packages!
gourmetsweetbotanicals.com/collections/edible-flowers/products/flower-bachelor-button
If you’re a cheddar lover (everyone is, right?), you’ll adore Beehive Cheese. This is an excellent sample assortment to start with, allowing you to discover your favorites at an affordable price. Let’s delve into some of my favorite flavors: Barely B... Seahive: A true representation of Utah’s flavors, Seahive is sweet and creamy. Its rind is rubbed with local wildflower honey and ancient salt, which gives it its signature pinkish hue. The salt is harvested from a pristine ocean deposit in Redmond, ...
Beehive Cheese Assortment
If you’re looking to order larger quantities of your favorite BeeHive Cheese, you can find it on their website. However, I must warn you that some of their flavors aren’t to my taste. I always recommend that everyone first purchase a sampler pack from Wal-Mart, Williams Sonoma, or Amazon. The options are more affordable at Wal-Mart.
Beehive Cheese
Luster Dust, a beautiful and edible dust, is ideal for confections. It boasts smaller particles compared to Glitter Dust, resulting in a subtle shimmer. This dust enhances the visual appeal of confections displayed on holiday boards and complements s...
Bakell® Edible Luster Dust