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Every chef has a top-secret recipe of spices they combine for their garam masala. This deceptively simple yet bright and aromatic blend was Chef Floyd’s. Just before serving lentils, beans, vegetables, or meat, bloom garam masala with aromatics in ghee or

This is one of Chef Floyd's family favorites; it’s tangy, salty, savory, herbal, and just a little hot. He loved to finish chaats and grilled dishes with a generous sprinkle of the masala and a squeeze of lime.

Lucknow Fennel is a regional variety of fennel that is grown in the hot, arid northern state of Rajasthan in India on the family farm of our partner farmer, Negi. The Lucknow variety is known for having bright green, small, ridged seeds that are super swe

Red River Coriander is a savory, herbaceous heirloom varietal grown by a collective of Hmong farmers in the Red River Delta in the northern Highlands of Vietnam. Coriander, the seed of the cilantro plant, is ubiquitous in Vietnamese and other South East A

Lucknow Fennel is a regional variety of fennel that is grown in the hot, arid northern state of Rajasthan in India on the family farm of our partner farmer, Negi. The Lucknow variety is known for having bright green, small, ridged seeds that are super swe

We're beyond excited to share Burlap & Barrel's first-ever book with you: From Grind to Garnish: 13 Fundamental Techniques for Cooking with Spices.

The folks at Burlap & Barrel write:

While there are many gorgeous books (some written by our friends!

Our Sun-Dried Tomato Powder is made from a special tomato variety grown across Turkey's Aegean Sea coastline. Sun-dried tomatoes are a natural source of umami, and this tomato powder adds a bump of rich savory tanginess.

The King Caraway is an heirloom variety of white-flowered caraway from the lush oasis of Fayoum in central Egypt, where it's been grown for millennia.

Called "king" caraway because of its plump seeds and bold flavor, it also has an herbal brightness an

Burlap & Barrel's turmeric is grown organically in southern India by Dr. Salunhke, an expert farmer specializing in sustainable agricultural techniques. It has a sweet, floral flavor without the metallic bitterness found in lower quality turmeric, and is

These Saffron threads are uncommonly delicate, with a warm, honeyed fragrance reminiscent of dried roses and fresh hay. Saffron is a key element in cuisines from the Mediterranean to South Asia and is used in both sweet and savory preparations. It adds a

Burlap & Barrel's flowering hyssop thyme is a very special herb, only grown in the Middle East, where it is the primary ingredient in the za'atar spice blend (sometimes spelled zaatar, za'tar or zatar), along with sumac and sesame seeds. It has an ancient

This Euphrates Mint grows along the banks of the Euphrates River in southern Turkey, one of the oldest agricultural areas in the world. Burlap & Barrel first came across this mint while visiting Silk Chili and Black Urfa Chili farms in the area, and were

Burlap & Barrel's spectacular cured sumac grows wild around Gaziantep, Turkey, where instead of being dried, it’s chopped and packed in salt to preserve it. It has a bright, sour, salty and slightly fermented flavor, and is a popular spice among professio

Burlap & Barrel's Cobanero chili is a rare Maya variety of chili pepper, grown in the mountains around the city of Cobán in Guatemala. It has a lush, fruity aroma and a fierce, smoky heat that makes everything taste better. Perfect for anyone who apprecia