Pinch Spice Market

It’s so important to support your local and small businesses to help them survive and thrive.

Once you get away from all the salt in fast food, you start to realize the importance of having spices in your meals. When you use them regularly, you’ll start to notice the powerhouses many spices and herbs are in maintaining your health and immune system. Once you’re armed with that information, you become powerful too.

I’ve been following Pinch Spice Market since they had a shop in Bucktown (Chicago). From talking with the owners (and my own tastebuds), I know they use discernment when selecting the spices and herbs that they sell. The quality of their spices is top tier. Dedicated to sustainability and organics, Pinch knows how growing and processing spices can be pesticide and chemical heavy. But not only do I trust the “purity” of their spice, their blends are really what it’s about.

They’ve moved from Chicago, but still have a strong online market. Supplying many of the city’s finest restaurants with spice blends for seasoning, marinating and dusting, they are experts on the complex favors involved in making good blends. One of my favorites is Ras El Hanout, a Moroccan spice that goes well with vegan and vegetarian foods. I remember reading the blog posts about developing this spice blend and the nuances needed to really make it taste authentic.

And a must-mention my son’s favorite - Magic Toast Dust…evaporated cane juice, Vietnamese cinnamon, orange zest. Cinnamon Toast was such a comfort food growing up. We now make a gluten-free version with vegan butter.

Next time you need a spice or herb, give this small business a try: https://pinchspicemarket.com/

You’ll be directly supporting the fair-trade and organic marketplaces :) And for that I’m grateful.

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