March 20th, 2015
Shopping, The Spice & Tea Exchange, Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Salts, Spices, Sugars, Accessories, Happy 2nd Anniversary!!, Taste & Learn Chef Series, Shop Downtown Rehoboth, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware
Happy 2nd Year Anniversary!! When The Spice & Tea Exchange opened in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, at 10 Rehoboth Avenue, this was going to be the first franchise opened in our small state. Great location, ocean block!! Since then, I have seen visitors and locals, like myself, stop and shop in a store that for those that like to cook is a must stop shop. Tel. 302-227-3327. Website? http://www.spiceandtea.com/rehoboth. They open every day, but at this time of the year, they close on Wednesdays.
This winter they started the Taste & Learn Series with demonstrations by local chefs. Only two more of those series are left. Taking place on Mondays….March 30th with Chef Betty Burleigh of Dinner is Served, and April 20th with Chef Hari Cameron of a(MUSE). Starter, entree, and dessert!! $35/person or $60/couple 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Call them up and make a reservation!
Cooking should be from the heart; it should not be rushed. The right amount of spice adding flavor to the recipes should be such that it will not overpower your creation. Your meal should not be ordinary, or boring….it should be extraordinary. And, when my brother gets his birthday present next week he will be getting tons of spices, salts, sugars and rubs… he will be spicing things up in Florida!! He loves to cook!!
Love their rice too. Different and eye catching.
I am not a hot tea drinker but they do have an excellent variety of loose teas for those that love a hot cup of tea….like my friend, Debbie.
I first stepped into The Spice & Tea Exchange on Mizner Park in Boca Raton, Florida. I was impressed then. Happy to have it in Rehoboth Beach….just visited one in Charleston, South Carolina. Even though it is a franchise, each has their own individuality. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They blend spices and herbs to customize. They are very knowledgeable of the products they sell. The Black Lava salt is so different. They told me that is a good finisher salt. Great on steaks. It contains sea salt and activated charcoal. The salt is dried in lava beds. On the second photo you can see it on the top shelf.
In ancient times salt was valuable. Roman soldiers were paid in salt. The payments were called “salarium”. Salt was and still is a preservative.
The Himalayan Salt Stones intrigue me. I have never cooked with them, but always look at them when shopping at their store. They can be heated, or chilled to any extreme temperature. Wash it after each use; not need for detergent. Awesome conversation piece for a party.
My “Pilon” is what is known as a mortar. I come from Puerto Rico and the pilon used for almost everything is made out of wood. But, apparently there is a difference…if you use a marble one, that’s very good for crushing whole spices. The one made out of wood, like I use, is mainly for crushing sauces…garlic too, well, that’s what I do. The ceramic one is mostly used in Europe. Perfect for crushing fresh spices. The Mexican favorite is the molcajete….avocados!!
I found out the website has recipes that look pretty good. Please visit http://www.spiceandtea.com/recipes-c-54.html.
So, as you stroll, and enjoy your time in Downtown Rehoboth Beach…..stop by and say hello.
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