Cooking with Spices Starter Kit

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Think of this as a launchpad for seasoning with confidence. From foundational spices to bold accents, these ingredients help you season deeply and build flavor from the start. Each ingredient is sourced directly from small farms, bright and full of character. Plus, we included some tools and guides to really get you cooking. 

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Note: Due to small-batch sourcing and high demand, some bundles may include substitutions of equal or greater value. See below to see the products in the bundle. 

    The Cooking with Spices Starter Set Contains:

    • Zanzibar Black Peppercorns - Burlap & Barrel
      Our award-winning, vine-ripened Zanzibar Black Peppercorns are carefully hand-picked and sun-dried for a bright, lemony and spicy peppercorn that's unlike anything else on the planet. These are rich, chocolate-colored peppercorns with dense wrinkles and a bright, fruity spiciness.
      Ingredients:

      Whole black peppercorns (Piper nigrum)

      Salt Free
      Size: 2.0 oz
      Origin:

      Zanzibar, Tanzania

      Process:

      Sun-dried

      Kosher
      non gmo clear
      non irradiated clear
      no preservatives clear
      • Grind over everything for a bright, peppery kick 
      • Make the best cacio e pepe of your life 
      • Cook a few tablespoons with butter, shallots and cream for an Au Poivre sauce
    • Royal Cinnamon
      Our Royal Cinnamon is an heirloom variety not widely harvested or exported, and it exemplifies the intense sweetness and spiciness for which Vietnamese cinnamon is prized. Use it in place of Saigon or other cinnamons in pastries and baked goods, or sprinkle into rich, savory meat or tomato-based dishes.
      Ingredients:

      Royal cinnamon, ground (Cinnamomum loureiroi)

      Sugar Free
      Size: 1.8 oz
      Origin:

      Quang Nam Mountains, Vietnam

      Process:

      Sun-dried

      Kosher
      non gmo clear
      non irradiated clear
      no preservatives clear
      • Beautiful in baked goods, spice cookies and desserts
      • Sprinkle over yogurt and oatmeal, and add to smoothies
      • Brew with your favorite coffee or tea
    • Purple Stripe Garlic - Burlap & Barrel
      Our Purple Stripe Garlic powder adds depth and complexity to everything it touches. The powder can be used in place of fresh garlic, or as an upgrade to standard garlic powder. Add it to tomato sauces, stews, salad dressings or simply sprinkle it onto stir-fries or pizza.
      Ingredients:

      Garlic, ground (Allium sativum)

      Salt Free
      Size: 3.0 oz
      Origin:

      Cao Bằng, Vietnam

      Process:

      Hot air-dried, then ground

      Kosher
      non gmo clear
      non irradiated clear
      no preservatives clear
      Amount fresh
      =
      Amount dried
      • Add to onion, carrots and celery as a flavor base for sauces, stews, braises or beans
      • Toss into meat and veggie rubs, stir fries and salad dressings
      • Sprinkle over reheated pizza
    • Wild Mountain Cumin
      Our Wild Mountain Cumin has a savory, penetrating aroma and bright, umami flavor evocative of grilled meats and sweet caramelized onions. The tiny, oblong seeds are hand-picked by foragers in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan. The seeds are smaller and softer than the cumin you may be used to, and they do not need to be ground before use.
      Ingredients:

      Whole wild cumin (Bunium persicum)

      Salt Free
      Size: 1.5 oz
      Origin:

      Badakhshan, Afghanistan

      Process:

      Sun-dried

      Kosher
      non gmo clear
      non irradiated clear
      no preservatives clear
      • Bloom seeds in hot oil or ghee and use as the base for stews, curries or braises
      • Grind seeds and mix with other spices like coriander and black pepper for a savory protein rub 
      • Mix whole seeds into guacamole, vinaigrettes or yogurt-based spreads
    • Smoked Pimenton Paprika from Burlap & Barrel
      Our rich, sweet Smoked Pimentón Paprika comes from a protected region in Western Spain, where sweet red peppers have been grown and smoked for centuries. Fresh peppers are slowly dried over oak coals, which imbue them with a rich, smoky flavor that imparts a savory depth and gorgeous color.
      Ingredients:

      Pimentón de la vera DOP (Capsicum annuum)

      Heat index: No heat
      Salt Free
      Size: 1.8 oz
      Origin:

      Extremadura, Spain

      Process:

      Smoked & dried over oak coals, then stone-ground

      Kosher
      non gmo clear
      non irradiated clear
      no preservatives clear
      Amount fresh
      =
      Amount dried
      • Sprinkle over popcorn for a savory, smoky bite
      • Mix with salt, ground cumin and coriander for a meat seasoning or dry rub
      • Add to your favorite classic Spanish paella recipe
    • Black Urfa Chili
      Our Black Urfa Chili comes from Urfa, Turkey, where it has been grown and cured for centuries. It has a rich, malty flavor with a lingering burn. The chilis ripen to a bright red color, then are laid out under sheets in the hot summer sun. This technique cures the pepper in its own juices and gives it a deep umami flavor and beautiful dark color.
      Ingredients:

      Urfa Chili (Capsicum annuum), sunflower seed oil, salt (salt content is 1% by weight, or about 0.5 grams per jar)

      Heat index: Mild
      Size: 1.8 oz
      Origin:

      Urfa, Turkey

      Process:

      Cured in the sun and stone-ground

      Kosher
      non gmo clear
      non irradiated clear
      no preservatives clear
      • Sprinkle over roasted vegetables, eggs, or cooked proteins 
      • Stir into brownie batter or chocolate cookie dough 
      • Mix into hummus or other creamy dips 
    • Ground Black Lime from Burlap & Barrel
      Black Lime is a versatile ingredient with a famously savory and tart flavor. Ours comes from a family farm in Guatemala. The limes are sun-dried, then ground into an easy-to-use powder. A versatile ingredient common in Persian cooking, they have a savory, tart flavor that's great on roasted meat or vegetables, in stews and anywhere you'd use lime juice.
      Ingredients:

      Sun-dried Persian lime (Citrus latifolia), ground

      Salt Free
      Size: 2.8 oz
      Origin:

      Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

      Process:

      Sun-dried, then ground

      Kosher
      non gmo clear
      non irradiated clear
      no preservatives clear
      Amount fresh
      =
      Amount dried
      • Sprinkle into rice, soups, fish and kebabs
      • Toss with vegetables prior to roasting
      • Use as garnish for cocktails, especially sours and margaritas
    • Panela Cane Sugar
      Warm and buttery with a hint of fresh green cane flavor, our panela cane sugar is produced using traditional methods and materials in the lush mountains of Colombia.
      Ingredients:

      Unrefined sugarcane juice (Saccharum officinarum) 

      Size: 10 oz
      Origin:

      Boyacá, Colombia

      Process:

      Hand-pressed, boiled and whipped

      Nutritional Facts:
      Kosher
      non gmo clear
      Unrefined
      Vegan
      no preservatives clear
      non irradiated clear
      • Sub for brown sugar in baked goods
      • Stir into warm drinks or sprinkle over oatmeal 
      • Use in Southeast Asian stir-fries or braises
      • Add to baked beans or other savory dishes that need a touch of sweetness
    • 12 oz Dark Woodland Honey from Burlap & Barrel
      Made in partnership with Dr. Jane Goodall, rich flavor of molasses and dates, for baking, sauces and hot drinks.
      Ingredients:

      Honey (Apis mellifera)

      Size: 12 oz
      Origin:

      Miombo woodlands, Tanzania

      Raw
      Unrefined
      non irradiated clear
      non gmo clear
      no preservatives clear
      • Bake honey cakes and gingerbread
      • Stir into spiced teas and coffee drinks
      • Whisk into sauces
    • 3.3 oz bottle of Pomegranate Molasses from Burlap & Barrel
      Sweet-tart reduction of pomegranate juice, expertly crafted in Turkey from fresh fruits
      Ingredients:

      Pomegranate juice (Punica granatum)

      Origin:

      Urfa, Turkey

      Process:

      Fresh pomegranate juice is reduced to a thick molasses syrup.

      Nutritional Facts:
      non gmo clear
      non irradiated clear
      no preservatives clear
      • Whisk into salad dressings
      • Drizzle over rice and meat dishes
      • Stir into warm drinks
      • Sip straight from the bottle!
    • Spice Apron - Burlap & Barrel
      Snazzy, bright, high-quality chef apron for adults and kids.
      Ingredients:
    • Kitchen Towels - Burlap & Barrel
      A set of two kitchen towels made from 100% woven cotton. We worked with a textile producer for five months on these towels, tweaking the design, weight, pattern and size. Many, many versions later, we've got the perfect kitchen towel for you.
      Ingredients:
    • From Grind to Garnish Techniques Book - Burlap & Barrel
      A softcover book with 38 pages covering 13 techniques to help you use spices in your cooking. It's a brief but comprehensive list of techniques that will excite your creativity and provide inspiration and guidance from a wide variety of culinary traditions around the world.
      Ingredients:
    • Gift Bag
      Get your order packed in a beautiful cotton gift bag! Each gift bag fits up to 12 spice jars, so add more for bigger orders.
      Ingredients:
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