Named one of the world's best spice shops by Food & Wine Magazine, Oaktown Spice Shop offers the freshest, most delicious, high-quality spices and hand-mixed spice blends in the Bay Area.
"I don’t even live in the country anymore, but whenever I’m back in Oakland I stop by the spice shop...everyone is always so helpful, they were super sweet this last time and offered my toddler a cinnamon stick to suck on while I shopped. I highly recommend a visit, it’s always an inspiration! :)"
— Katrina B.
"I live for this salt. I give it as a gift. I put it on vegetables, in soup, in salad dressings...sometimes I just have a taste on its own. Don't even get me started about what it does to eggs, beans and avocado. Seriously... this is the best seasoning I've ever used. It's replaced salt & pepper at our house. NO REGRETS."
— Sarah B.
"As the bottom of the bottle nears, the kitchen larder calls for more. Better Than Everything Bagel Spice is now a required staple in our cozy northern kitchen."
— Saunders M.
$8.25
This bright, flavorful seasoning adds pizazz to everyday cooking. Coriander, fennel and orange zest add citrusy pop while chile and onion round out the savory notes. Use it to spice up eggs, roasted vegetables and grilled meats. It's delicious in hot oil over raita.
We developed this blend with Nik Sharma, author of Season, to celebrate the release of his cookbook. He describes it as an ode to the flavors of Bombay and California.
Ingredients: Orange Zest, Aleppo Chile, Minced Green Onion, Coriander and Fennel.
The most basic ceviche recipe doesn't call for much spice (just salt), but we thought our Chili Powder would kick up the flavor and add color and depth. Featuring a blend of Ancho chile, garlic, cumin, paprika and Mexican oregano, the heat level is mild but flavorful.
According to Indian cooking icon Madhur Jaffrey, it is one of the few drinks that people drink with meals in India. The cooling yogurt drink can be made sweet or salty and can be flavored with different fruits and spices. It is popular in India at breakfast, lunch or as a snack.
