Spice 101
Spice Education 101: Freshness
Above is a photo of the same spice – one is fresh, one is over 3 years old. Can you tell which is which? Spices don’t spoil the same way yogurt or spinach may, but they will lose intensity, vibrancy and flavor over time. Below are a few tips and...
Saffron Prep Made Simple: How to Get the Most Flavor From Every Strand
The world’s most expensive spice by weight, saffron grows like something out of a fairytale. The purple petals of a saffron crocus unfurl in autumn to reveal the rich orange stigmas which will be plucked and dried. It takes about 150 saffron crocuses to produce a single teaspoon. This delicate...
Upgrade Your Sweetness: Discover the Magic of Curio's Sugar Bundle
As the days become shorter and the weather turns colder, we all find ourselves scrambling for a source of comfort – something to do as we are sequestered inside to weather out the winter. For many (including myself), comfort can be found in the hands-on process of baking. Whether it...
Confidence with Curio: Safe, Clean Cinnamon
Fall is here – a season that inspires gathering and community. This means spiced baked goods, warm beverages, and hearty stews filling our tables. As we all embrace this cozy season with its nostalgic and comforting flavors, there can be nothing more jarring than learning that one of your favorite...
What is Allspice?
By Gillian Ehrman The sweet, pungent smell of plants on this hot and humid day in Cambridge takes me back to a hot September afternoon in Deep East Texas, walking around my university's gardens. I remember Carolina Allspice from a past plant walk; I close my eyes, breathe in, and...
How Spicy is "Spicy"?
A few years ago I overheard my sister compliment one of my aunts on some turkey meatballs she had made. “They have a nice little kick to them!” my sister said with her mouth full. “Thank you! They have a good amount of heat, right?” my aunt replied. “The garlic...
Sensory Learning for Kids (all ages!)
Spices are a lovely way to get you and your kids engaged in the senses. Use these ideas for ways you can put that spice cupboard to work and learn something new: The Nose Knows GameTake out 6-10 pure spices from the cupboard and sprinkle a bit of each...
A Golden Braid for Easter
by Andrew Janjigian Choreg—or choereg, cheoreg, or chorek, depending upon who is doing the spelling—is essentially an Armenian brioche—a butter, milk, and egg-enriched sweet bread— but with a few twists. First, it is usually formed into a three-stranded braid, not unlike many challah, or formed into individual rolls. Secondly, it...
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