Umami is often described as the fifth basic taste, alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It is a Japanese word that roughly translates to “pleasant savory taste” in English. Umami flavor is characterized by a rich, savory, and meaty taste that is both deeply satisfying and hard to pin down with a single word. It…

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms have been in the food and health spotlight for over a year. If you haven’t tried them, you may be missing out on more than just one heck of a flavorful, gourmet fungi. It’s understated seafood-like flavor (often likened to lobster or crab), is not only delicious, but it is also said…

There is nothing like homemade chicken soup when the cold weather months set in. Whether you are making your classic version of this household staple, or someone you know needs brothy nourishment fast, look no further than Southern Style Spices Chicken Soup Blend*. Combine this blend with a few tablespoons of the Vegetable Soup Blend…

Berbere spice is the flavor main-stay of Ethiopian cooking, a cuisine built around well seasoned meats and stews. This sasoning hails as a fiery, bright-red blend that tastes equal parts barbecue, curry, and Southwestern steak rub. Not only is our Berbere Seasoning perfect for stews, lentils and grains; it also makes an excellent dry rub…