Holiday Spices

Wow, I forget how busy this time of year can be! October and November are prime months for me to do classes. We did a soup making class that was very successful and then a cooking with wine and spice class that was also well attended and so much fun! Word is out about our classes as the Victor Parks and recreation office called me and wants me to do classes for them, so we are. Coming in January, February and March I will do 3 soup making classes, a class on decorating Valentine's Cookies and a class for making dog biscuits! I hope to see some of you there!

Things at the store are hopping. We have put together gift baskets and rub collections, stocking stufferes, secret santa bags, inexpensive gift sets for friends and collegues and so much more.....
It was fun to go back to our in-store notes from last Christmas and review what worked and what didn't, and try not to make the same mistakes this year. We didn't wait until the last minute to make up the collections, that was a big mistake last year. And we didn't open extended hours as early this year as last year either. We extended hours last year in mid-November----way too early, we were exhausted by mid-December.

Lots of new spice mixes this time of year too. Our new White Chili-liscious Blend, No Salt Asian Seasoning, Italian Supreme Seasoning, Lavender Pepper and more. It is challenging to stay on top of this, but we see the positive results from our customers. So we will continue to expand our selections.

And we don't forget our Gluten Free Customer's either. This holiday season we have created baskets of gluten free goodies, new scone mixes, including: blueberry lemon, blueberry white chocolate, cranberry orange almond, and cranberry white chocolate.

Come on into the store on Saturdays through the Holiday for taste testing! Chili, fruit dips, veggie chips, soups, salads, and more.....

I wish everyone a very Merry Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Michelle