Spice Up Your Summer #Summer2025

Summer is the season for grilling out, gatherings, and yummy food! And spices and seasonings really are the star! Check these out:

Burlap & Barrel has beautiful single-origin spices, sourced equitably from partner farms around the world. We got some of the best sellers, and it is cool because you can Build Your Own Set of the flavors you want to try or the ones you use on the regular. We got Za Atar, Adobo, Wild Mountain Cumin, Black Urfa Chili, Black Lime, Royal Cinnamon, Smoked Pimenton Paprika, and Zanzibar Black Peppercorns - which really has a nice kick. There are so many different spices and blends to choose from; it is amazing! They even have honey (we have our eye on the Amber Woodland Honey), sprinkles, and even sugars! We def want to try the Black Garlic and the Pearl Salt! Heck, we want to try it all! So much variety, something for every cook or chef!

Effin’ Sauces was founded by husband-and-wife duo Carlos and Kaleigh Dorado, a chef and a creative designer. Effin’ Sauces is the delicious result of a shared passion for bold flavors, sustainable living, and good vibes. Handcrafted in New England, these organic, U.S.-made sauces are all about great taste with no waste. Each bottle is a testament to their mission: to deliver flavor-packed, planet-conscious sauces that bring something truly special to every kitchen. We got to check out both flavors, and whoooo! The Sweet Lava (which was more smooth) and Effin Magma (which packed a punch!) both so good, but different as well!

Also, everyone needs dessert, right? Mightylicious Gluten Free Brownie mix is an award-winning brownie mix available online and at retail stores. With more than 1.3 million Americans following gluten-free diets, it's a perfect way to accommodate your GF guests - and non GF guests won't even know it's GF, it's that good! Perfect for BBQs, graduations, and summer entertaining! Or just because you want something sweet *wink* This mix made some of the best brownies I have ever made, ha! The boys devoured them! So good!

 ~Hayley

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