Thursday, June 5 · 6 - 8:30pm

Ready for some serious spice exploration? Delve into the enchanting world of spice blending with instructor Susan Turner!

She’ll introduce you to our flavor theory and the principles that we use to make the exquisite blends we’re known for. Susan will guide you through tasting different spices and teach you about flavor and aroma. She will demonstrate blending techniques and discuss how attention to details such as texture and color can make a blend sing. And, Susan will share insider knowledge about layering flavor, roasting spices, grinding, sensory analysis, and training your palate.

In the hands-on portion of this class, you’ll make one of Curio’s classic blends plus create a blend of your own from our spice cupboard of over 80 intriguing spices.You’ll head home with Curio's Spice Flavor Wheel, blending recipes, and jars of the two blends you made during class. Join us for this wonder-filled evening! This is a small class, limited to 15 participants. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Class price: $85 per person

Drinks and light snacks included.

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Saturday, June 7 · 12 - 4pm

FREE!

"As a curious gardener and a science teacher, I was amazed when I grew my first mushroom kit. To my surprise, the little mushroom pins popped out and quickly grew into large, gilled petals. It was beautiful! When I went to sautée my harvest in a little butter and salt, I was delighted by the meaty texture and savory flavor. I went on to share in moments of awe and wonder with hundreds of students as I brought mushroom grow kits into the classroom. Over a few years, I became obsessed with mushroom growing and foraging. I realized I want to share this passion beyond the classroom and hope you experience the same interest and intrigue as you spray and watch your own mushroom grow kit."

Learn more about Little Room Mushrooms here: https://www.littleroommushrooms.com/

This is an open-house style event (tickets are available but not required to attend!), where guests are invited to come say hello to a local, like-minded business in Curio's lab space. Stop by for as long as you like!

Thursday, June 12 · 7 - 8pm

FREE!

Join us in the Lab and meet author Pooja Bavishi as she celebrates her new cookbook, "MALAI"! Pooja will share what it was like to create her beautiful cookbook, and the intricacies of the frozen desserts inspired by South Asian flavors and recipes (plus, you'll be able to try two of the delicious sweet treats, Pistachio Soan Papdi Kulfi Pops and Cardamom Snickerdoodle Rose Ice Cream Sandwiches, for yourself!)

ABOUT "MALAI":
From ice cream bars and cones to pies, cakes, and cookies, this storied collection of 100 recipes will transform your desserts into sweet, spiced, and flavorful frozen treats. Pooja Bavishi, founder of the acclaimed Brooklyn-based ice cream company Malai, celebrates her first-generation Indian American heritage by combining vibrant South Asian spices with the classic indulgence of ice cream. For the first time, Bavishi shares the secrets behind Malai’s beloved flavors, including Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds and Coffee Cardamom. Discover how to make Malai’s famous Orange Fennel French Toast and Parle-G Masala Chai Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Learn more about Malai here:

https://www.malai.co/

https://www.instagram.com/malai_icecream?igsh=MWFnbjczc2dwZGNqeg==

Cost: $6

Tuesday, June 17 · 6 - 8:30pm

Ready for some serious spice exploration? Delve into the enchanting world of spice blending with Claire Cheney, Curio's founder!

She’ll introduce you to our flavor theory and the principles that we use to make the exquisite blends we’re known for. Claire will guide you through tasting different spices and teach you about flavor and aroma. She will demonstrate blending techniques and discuss how attention to details such as texture and color can make a blend sing. And, Claire will share insider knowledge about layering flavor, roasting spices, grinding, sensory analysis, and training your palate.

In the hands-on portion of this class, you’ll make one of Curio’s classic blends plus create a blend of your own from our spice cupboard of over 80 intriguing spices.You’ll head home with Curio's Spice Flavor Wheel, blending recipes, and jars of the two blends you made during class. Join us for this wonder-filled evening! This is a small class, limited to 15 participants. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Class price: $85 per person

Drinks and light snacks included.

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Saturday, June 21 · 12 - 4pm

FREE!

About Jill Rosenwald Pottery:

"Jill Rosenwald runs a buzzin’ ceramics studio in the hip and happening Fort Point district. Rooted in the Boston design community for over 20 years, Jill’s work is recognized for vibrant patterns and thoughtful color combinations. With a small team of potteristas, each table-top gem (including lamps, trays, bowls, and vases) is hand-thrown on the wheel, carefully painted, and lastly trimmed with a 14k gold edge. Jill also specializes in custom design. She collaborates with interior designers, shops around the country, and licensors to make special collections of ceramics, rugs, bedding and other home goods. Deemed by Boston Magazine as “The Connector,” Jill fosters a community of female business owners and designers, with her side-hustle the “Design Salon.”

Learn more about Jill Rosenwald Pottery here: https://www.jillrosenwald.com/

PLUS enter our special edition Curio Spice x Jill Rosenwald GIVEAWAY when you purchase an item from Jill and donate to the Rose Oasis Project at the pop-up on 6/21! Giveaway prize will be one of Jill's beautiful sugar bowls and a jar of our sweet, delicate Rose Sugar!

Thursday, June 26 · 6 - 7:30pm

Ready for a crash course in all things pickles? Delve into the fun and delicious world of pickle-making with Curio Spice Co founder Claire Cheney and learn about what makes pickles pop!

Claire will introduce you to the fundamentals that go into pickling, and will guide you through the steps to make your own pickles in class to take home with you! You will also get to sample some tasty light bites (that incorporate pickles of course!), take home a collection of delicious Curio recipes to try out with your new homemade pickles!

Join us for this wonder (and flavor)-filled evening! This is a small class, limited to 15 participants. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Class price: $40 per person

Drinks and light snacks included.

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FREE!

Come meet Nikki of portoula - a local business featuring artisanal, handcrafted products from Greece. Featuring single origin, artisanal honeys from Greece and other joy-inducing treasures from Greece such as colorful, hand felted shawls/scarves and gorgeous, meticulously handcrafted jewelry designs – this will be a feast for ALL the senses. Join us!

This is an open-house style event (tickets are available but not required to attend!), where guests are invited to come say hello to a local, like-minded business in Curio's lab space. Stop by for as long as you like!

Guided by her Greek heritage and a desire to live (and promote) a life of greater purpose, intention, and joy, Nikki Menounos Daigel created portoula.

Purveyor of joy-inducing treasures inspired by the spirit of Greece, portoula celebrates handwrought, sustainably produced, artisanally crafted goods that bespeak an emotional relationship to one’s work; singular treasures that connect us with our past and
with each other. Portoula single estate, raw, artisanal Greek honey varieties are indeed a treasure! Unlike the blossom honey widely available in the US, ours is forest honey – unmatched in flavor, texture, and nutritional benefits, it’s a true culinary delight.

Produced especially for us by a 4th-generation beekeeper in Nikki’s small Greek village, nestled in the magical Arcadian mountains of the Peloponnese.