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Holiday Brunch Ideas from Your Colorado Spice Shop

Holiday Brunch Ideas from Your Colorado Spice Shop

There is never a bad time for brunch, but we believe that holiday brunches are the best! At Old Town Spice Shop, your Colorado spice shop, we love brunching all year round, so we've compiled some fantastic holiday brunch recipes to help you become the host with the most this year. What’s on the menu? Whether you're looking for sweet or savory, there’s an option for everyone! Here are some recipes that we think will make your holiday brunch unforgettable. Maple Frosting Cinnamon Rolls Cinnamon rolls and Christmas morning go together like Santa Claus and Rudolph. You can't have one...

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What Exactly Is Pumpkin Pie Spice? Your Spice Store Tells All.

What Exactly Is Pumpkin Pie Spice? Your Spice Store Tells All.

It’s officially pumpkin season! That means pumpkin spice everything, right? You can find Pumpkin Pie Spice at your spice store, Old Town Spice Shop. Autumn’s crisp air carries aromas of nutmeg, allspice, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon — the essential fall spice ingredients.

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Learn How to Ferment, with the Help of Your Spice Store in Fort Collins

Learn How to Ferment, with the Help of Your Spice Store in Fort Collins

Fermenting foods is a fun and easy project that anyone can do! With the help of some spices and herbs from your spice store in Fort Collins and a bit of salt and water, you can transform foods into something new. Our favorite part about fermenting foods is that it’s so simple! It’s a lot easier than canning or other food-preservation techniques and allows you to make just one jar if you don’t want to make a huge batch. Here are some of our favorite recipes to ferment at home: Pickles Pickles are one of our personal favorites, and a...

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Hidden Treasures: The Best Spices that You're Missing Out On at Your Fort Collins Spice Store

Hidden Treasures: The Best Spices that You're Missing Out On at Your Fort Collins Spice Store

If you’ve never been to our Fort Collins spice store, then you haven’t seen just how many herbs and spices we actually have. It can be easy to miss things, because we have such a wide array of teas, spices, sauces, and more. A lot of our herbs and spices are hidden treasures that people don’t normally think of. That’s why we decided to make a list of options that you need to try! Here are some of our unique favorites: Smoked Serrano Powder - Smoked serrano chili powder has a very hot and savory flavor. It adds a smoky,...

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