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SpiceTopia

Spice, Teas, Home of SpiceScription

SpiceTopia is a joyful stop for those enjoying Main Street, Ventura. Many follow their noses into SpiceTopia and find not only aromatic spices and teas, but also a place to talk about their next meal and the inspiration to cook something new.

Or discussions about our extensive tea collection and varied local products are entered into. Recipes are traded, meals described, and the joy that food and community bring is always present.

Locals stop by to pick up their SpiceScription Boxes and to share their favorite spices and recipes from last month’s SpiceScription.

With SpiceTopia Cooks, we aim to bring those same feelings of adventure and excitement about the everyday acts of eating and drinking to you –wherever you may be.

How to Brine Turkey

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Cooking Techniques Holiday Cooking

How to Brine Turkey

October 3, 2023October 7, 2022Leave a Comment

A Step-by-Step Guide to Brining a moist flavorful Thanksgiving Turkey — or Christmas Turkey.

September’s SpiceScription Box featured spice is Kala Namak with a bonus featured spice of Chaat Masala!

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September SpiceScription

March 22, 2023October 2, 2022Leave a Comment

And party on the inside! What do you think of …

The Story of Mustard Seed

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Plant Based Spice Stories SpiceScription

The Story of Mustard Seed

November 23, 2023September 23, 2022Leave a Comment

More than 40 species of mustard plants grow throughout the world, just three are grown as spices–black brown, and white mustard seeds.

If you’ve been overambitious when buying watermelon, we have a recipe for you! Watermelon Juice Indian Style is a quick, easy, and most importantly delicious way to eat all your watermelon before it goes bad

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Dessert & Snacks Plant Based

Indian Watermelon Juice

March 4, 2024September 18, 2022Leave a Comment

If you’ve been overambitious when buying watermelon, we have a recipe for you!

Featured Recipes

Traditional Soda Bread Recipe

B Breakfast H how to cook 1 hr 40 mins Intermediate

Orange Saffron Quick Bread

B Breakfast D Dessert H Holidays S Snacks 2 hrs Beginner

Little Baharat Chocolate Cake

D Dessert H Holidays S Seasonal 45 mins Beginner

Vegan Tomato Mayonnaise

C Comfort Food P Plant-Based S Sauces 25 mins Beginner

Smoked Tea Rub Portobello Mushroom Burgers

H how to cook P Plant-Based S Supper 20 mins Beginner

Grilled Margarita Shrimp Recipe

S Supper V Ventura Spices 25 mins Beginner

Feta Cilantro Dressing

P Pantry Meal S Salad S Sauces S Side Dish 5 mins Beginner

Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

S Sauces S Supper V Ventura Spices Beginner

The Story of Curry

I Indian Dishes S Sauces S Soups S Spice Stories Beginner

Creamy White Bean Soup

P Pantry Meal S Soups S Supper 30 mins Beginner

Homemade Croutons

H how to cook S Salad S Snacks S Soups Beginner

Oatmeal 4 Ways

B Breakfast H how to cook P Pantry Meal 40 mins Beginner

Slow Cooker Aloo Gobi

I Indian Dishes P Pantry Meal Slow Cooker Recipes S Supper Intermediate

Homemade Pork Wontons

S Supper 1 hr Beginner

Iguanas, Beetles and Bears – Oh My! Celery Stick Snack Ideas

After School Snack Popcorn Party!

S Snacks 30 mins Beginner

Granola Is More Than Just a Breakfast Cereal!

B Breakfast 30 mins Beginner

The Ultimate Ventura Burger!

V Ventura Spices

Baharat! Ba-ha-what?

S Supper 1 hr Intermediate

Ventura Spice Citrus Salad

S Salad S Seasonal V Ventura Spices 45 mins Beginner