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Yummy Peach Crumble with The Epicentre Everything Nice Baking Blend https://spiceshop-2.myshopify.com//everything-nice-premium PEACHES 6 large peaches, sliced 1/4 cup granulated sugar... Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 heaping teaspoon or to taste of The Epicentre Everything Nice Baking Blend Pinch of kosher salt Crumble 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 heaping teaspoon or to taste of The Epicentre Everything Nice Baking Blend 1/2 cup(1 stick) melted butter Vanilla ice cream, for serving DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, The Epicentre Everything nice and salt. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and The Epicentre Everything Nice. Pour in melted butter and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Pour peaches and juices into a large baking dish. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over peaches. Dot with a little extra butter here and there 4. Bake until topping is golden and peaches are bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. 5. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.

There's so much love on this plate right here. Last night, we had fish and zucchini en papillote on the barbecue, along with a bed of spaghetti (just to make su...re there was something that Tessa would eat! ) It is such a fresh and summery dish, perfect for el fresco dining on the patio. But what makes it so full of love? Well, the fact that so many people's hearts have poured into the ingredients that we nourished ourselves with. Fish en Papillote: -Yellow and Green zucchini from Foragers Farms - Patty pan squash from Vokes Farms - Dill from the Little Farm That Could - Haddock filets - Melted Lofty Butter Company Sea Salt butter - Salt, pepper, and lemon juice - Sprinkle of hot smoked paprika from The Epicentre Pasta: - Garlic Scape pesto made from Cedar Grove Organic Farm scapes and gifted to us by a lovely friend and customer - Cooked spaghetti - Butter drizzle from our cooked fish packages 'Tis the season for colourful, flavourful, fresh food! What's your favourite en papillote combination of ingredients?

Thanks Lofty Butter Company!

I'm loving the new Butcher Cut Cracked Black Pepper! These bbq venison chops were amazing!

Harissa is a hot chile paste ubiquitous in North African cuisine and made from a variety of spicy chiles. Our Harissa Spice Blend captures the bold, smoky flavor of the classic sauce using an all-natural blend of fiery chiles, garlic, tomato, and warm spices. Harissa Roasted Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup Adapted from Food & Drink magazine 2019... Recipe By Heather Trim https://spiceshop-2.myshopify.com//all-ep/products/harissa 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 large carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 tbsp coconut or olive oil 1 tbsp The Epicentre Harissa Generous pinch of salt 1 medium onion, diced 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger 1 can coconut milk 1 to 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth Chopped coriander and lime wedge, optional 1. Preheat oven to 400F. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Place sweet potatoes and carrots on baking sheet. If coconut oil is not liquid, then melt. Stir Epicentre Harissa and salt into oil. Toss with vegetables. Roast 15 minutes. Stir in onion and roast until vegetables are very tender, about 10 more minutes. Stir in ginger. 3. Place coconut milk and 1 cups broth in a blender or food processor. Add vegetables. Purée until smooth. Turn into a saucepan. For a thinner soup, add remaining 1/2 cup broth. Stir in a little more Harissa or salt if needed. Set over medium heat and stir until hot. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.

Our Zatar blend is a fragrant mix of herbs and spices, featuring sumac, thyme, Mediterranean oregano, sesame seeds and salt inspired by the many versions of Zatar found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. An herb blend that is ideal for rubs, spreads and marinades. Zatar-spiced Lentil Soup by Heather Trim from Food & Drink Magazine... 1 tbsp olive oil 1 each, diced carrot, onion and celery 2 cloves minced garlic 4 tsp The Epicentre Zatar 4 cups water 1 can (398 mL) whole or diced tomatoes 3/4 cup dried red lentils, rinsed 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups baby spinach leaves 2 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce or to taste Plain yogurt, optional 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrot, onion and celery. Cook about 4 minutes just until tender. Stir in garlic and zatar. 2. Add water. Crush tomatoes as best you can, using your hands or a potato masher, before adding to pot. Add lentils and salt; stir. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until lentils are very soft. Stir in spinach; cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, hot sauce and more salt if needed. 3. Ladle soup into bowls. Dollop with plain yogurt, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of zatar.Our Za’atar blend is a fragrant mix of herbs and spices, featuring sumac, thyme, Mediterranean oregano, sesame seeds and salt inspired by the many versions of Za’atar found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. We combine the same premium spices we sell whole for an herb blend that is ideal for rubs, spreads and marinades.

New! Butcher Cut Cracked Black Pepper This extra coarse cracked Black Pepper Butcher Cut is ground from premium peppercorns and is popular with professional chefs. It is highly aromatic with a crisp, robust flavour that is perfect for seasoning steaks and sauces. https://spiceshop-2.myshopify.com//butcher-cut-cracked-bla... Save

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Umami Blaster - Truffle Parmigiano Blend This rich seasoning is an artful blend of umami-rich ingredients designed to make adding the full, savoury flavour of real truffles and true Parmesan cheese easier than ever. A super savoury seasoning that elevates simple dishes and elaborate recipes alike. Save 15% on Spices Until February 12th From the Epicentre Spice Shop check-out enter the coupon code SPICELUV to receive 15% off your order (shipping not included). Valid until Febr...uary 12th. If you are outside of Canada take advantage of our low Canadian Dollar! In the US that is over an additional 23% off the listed price plus our 15% discount offer!

Our Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend features an iconic blend of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion flakes, caraway seeds, garlic flakes and coarse salt. Try as a fragrant and crunchy topper for avocado toast, pizza, popcorn, corn on the cob, baked potatoes & baked goods. Save 15% on Spices Until February 12th From the Epicentre Spice Shop check-out enter the coupon code SPICELUV to receive 15% off your order (shipping not included). Valid until February 12th. If you are outside of Canada take advantage of our low Canadian Dollar! In the US that is over an additional 23% off the listed price plus our 15% discount offer!

Save 15% on Spices Until February 12th From the Epicentre Spice Shop check-out enter the coupon code SPICELUV to receive 15% off your order (shipping not included). Valid until February 12th. If you are outside of Canada take advantage of our low Canadian Dollar! In the US that is over an additional 23% off the listed price plus our 15% discount offer!

New spices to try! Butcher cut black pepper https://spiceshop-2.myshopify.com//butcher-cut-cracked-bla Save 15% on Spices Until February 12th... From the Epicentre Spice Shop check-out enter the coupon code SPICELUV to receive 15% off your order (shipping not included). Valid until February 12th. If you are outside of Canada take advantage of our low Canadian Dollar! In the US that is over an additional 23% off the listed price plus our 15% discount offer!

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Garam Masala, Turmeric and green cardamom pods...feature in this quick, delicious curry! Shop for all three here https://spiceshop-2.myshopify.com https://www.jamieoliver.com//beef-kofta-curry-with-fluffy/

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Sweet Potato and Pear Soup - Sophisticated comfort food! A sweet and warming winter soup with a touch of heat from the Epicentre’s Hot smoked paprika. Ours comes from Spain, and is of the spicy (or "picante") variety. Its smoky, hot flavor comes from drying round red chile peppers in an oak wood-burning oven before grinding. It lends rich red color, spice and subtle smokiness to cream-based sauces and soups. Sweet Potato and Pear Soup... 1 tbsp butter 1 small onion, chopped cup chopped carrot cup chopped celery 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 pears, peeled and diced tsp dried thyme 1 tsp The Epicentre smoked Hot paprika 5 cups chicken broth cup whipping cream, optional 2 tsp The Epicentre maple granules, or maple syrup 2 tsp lime juice, or to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1. In a pot, heat butter on medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and sauté for 1 minute. Add sweet potatoes, pears and thyme and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add paprika and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until sweet potato is soft. 2. Purée in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to pot. 3. Add cream, maple granules or syrup and lime juice. Simmer for 5 minutes. If soup is too thick add a little extra broth. 4. Season with salt and pepper, adding more syrup or lime juice as needed. Can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. Serves 8 Adapted from a Food and Drink magazine recipe by Lucy Wavermann

Juniper Berries: An Unusual Spice to Add to Your Cooking Arsenal. The fragrance of crushing juniper berries for our Stuffed Cabbage recipe (below) brings to mind one thing: martinis. That’s because juniper berries, from the coniferous juniper tree, are the primary aromatic component in gin. In cooking, juniper is often used to lend a bright, resinous flavour to fatty, deeply flavoured ingredients like wild game, duck, and choucroute (the Alsatian sauerkraut and sausage dish)....Continue reading

Pre Black Friday Sale: Save 15% on Spices Until November 30th From the Epicentre Spice Shop check-out enter the coupon code 15SPICE to receive 15% off your order (shipping not included). Valid until November 30th If you are outside of Canada take advantage of our low Canadian Dollar! In the US that is over an additional 23% off the listed price plus our 15% discount offer

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