If you’re like me, your collection of spices and seasonings is bordering on unwieldy, bottles and bags with contents in a variety of colors and textures crammed in more than one rack in the corner of your kitchen. Despite having so many options already, it’s hard to say no to sneaking more into the mix – variety is the spice of life, after all. And having a good selection of spices in your kitchen can unlock the doors to so many different dishes from a wide variety of cuisines.
Local spice companies are the subject of Karla Kane’s food feature this week, as she interviewed the owners behind three businesses – Simply Bhonu, which offers special chai blends along with an emphasis on Parsi cuisine; Whole Spice Kitchen, which seeks to simplify making Indian meals at home; and Beirut Spice Co., which imports sustainably sourced spices and seasonings from Lebanon. Give it a read and go grab some new seasonings to support small businesses and spice things up in the kitchen.
People of the world, spice up your life!
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
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Schuylar Bailar: Jan. 17 Athlete and trans rights activist Schuylar Bailar comes to Kepler’s to discuss his book “He/She/They.”
Noises Off: Jan. 17-Feb. 2 The ultimate backstage comedy comes to Palo Alto.
The Beatles White Album Live: Jan. 18 Laurence Juber, Tal Bachman and more perform The Beatles’ “White Album” live in concert.
A John Williams Celebration: Jan. 18-19 Peninsula Symphony pays tribute to the movie-score maestro John Williams, including selections from “ET,” “Jaws,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and more.
Harajuku Lumpia Fest: Jan. 18 Check out what’s billed as “the Bay Area’s cutest foodie marketplace.”
Tia Fuller: Jan. 19 Grammy-nominated saxophonist Tia Fuller and her quartet come to Half Moon Bay.
Umoja Pranayama: Breathwork Fundamentals: Jan. 19 and Feb. 16 Take a guided breathwork class to learn techniques for relaxation and stress release.
Jazz Fest: Jan. 21-23 Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View hosts its inaugural Jazz Fest showcasing students and instructors. No tickets are required.
Singles Speed Dating: Jan. 24 Alhambra Irish House hosts an evening of speed dating geared toward ages 35-49.
Yoga Flight/Wellness Expo: Jan. 24 The Hangar in South San Francisco hosts a free yoga class and wellness expo.
Plan Ahead
We Are a Family: Generations of Music by African American Composers: Feb. 1-2 The annual concert by the African American Concert Initiative explores the multigenerational scope of musical traditions.
Redwood City Lunar New Year Celebration: Feb. 1 Find musicians, dancers, free admission to the San Mateo County History Museum and more at this annual celebration.
Are We Alone in the Universe?: Feb. 4 Planetary scientist Pascal Lee of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute will discuss the hunt for signs of other advanced civilizations in the universe.
The Coffis Brothers: Feb. 7 The California roots and rock band, led by siblings who grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, comes to Club Fox.
Friends of the Library Book Sale: Feb. 8-9 Find bargains on gently used books for adults and kids, CDs, DVDs and more, with funds going to support Mountain View Library programs.
Rachmaninoff and the Tsar: Through Feb. 9 Pianist/writer/actor Hershey Felder returns to TheatreWorks, along with actor Jonathan Silvestri, exploring the life of Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Herbal Tea Party: Feb. 14 Create custom tea blends from organic herbs and flowers, steep and infuse them, then sip while munching homemade pastries.
Valentine Grainbakers Breadmaking Class: Feb. 14 Learn to make artisan bread dough from fresh, spent brewer’s grain and customize it with flavor options including ube, cinnamon raisin or rosemary and sea salt.
Apparel Swap Party: Feb. 16 Palo Alto Art Center hosts a free clothing, shoes and accessories swap.
Discover the Flyway Trail: Feb. 22 Take an easy 2-mile guided walk along the new Flyway Trail and learn about different habitats and restoration efforts while watching birds.
Watch Martin Luther King Jr.‘s speech at Stanford University about ‘The Other America’
Talking with King archivist and Stanford historian Clayborne Carson about our perception of MLK’s legacy and the dangers of ‘purposeful amnesia’
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