Spice Up Your Life
Truffle salt. That’s why I went to The Spice and Tea Exchange on St. Armands Circle—to get my hands on some Black Truffle Salt a friend had recently raved about. But as soon as I stepped inside and saw walls lined with glass jars filled with a colorful array of powders, teas and spices, I knew the chances were slim I’d only be leaving with salt.
Before I knew it, I was eyeing the Zahtar Blend, a Middle Eastern seasoning, and smelling the garlic/tomato/basil aroma of the Tuscany Blend, the store’s bestseller. There was short-grain green Bamboo Rice on one shelf, packets of Blueberry Sugar on another. By the time I made it to the salt section in the back of the store, my senses were on overload.
Black Truffle Salt in hand, I still went on to sample the Hawaiian Red Salt, Cyprus Black Lava Sea Salt (it really did resemble bits of lava) and the chunky granules of pink Himalayan Mineral Salt. I was tempted by the Ghost Pepper and Pinot Noir salts, but managed to control myself. There was even Chocolate Sea Salt. Yep, you read that right: chocolate-flavored salt. That’s two of my favorite food groups all rolled into one.
Salty, sweet or spicy, The Spice and Tea Exchange has all the flavors you need to kick things up a notch in the kitchen. Even better, the store’s website is filled with recipes so you have a better idea of what to do with those salts and spices once you get them home.
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MUSICAL THEATER: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, Dec. 27–Feb. 26, Tues.–Sun., call for times
Iconic pop singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka provides all the tunes for this sweet, contemporary musical. Written in 2005, the ‘60s setting and beloved classic hits such as “Where the Boys Are” and “Stupid Cupid” lend the production a warm sense of nostalgia. The show’s run has now extended to Feb. 26. Call for individual and group ticket pricing. 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941-366-5454
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