SICILIAN BAY LEAVES
$5.00
$3.75
Description:
Fragrant, floral, and slightly peppery, Sicilian Bay Leaves from Curio Spice Company bring Mediterranean sophistication to your kitchen. Hand-selected and dried to preserve their essential oils, these aromatic leaves infuse sauces, soups, stews, and braises with layered depth and subtle sweetness.
Sourced from the sun-drenched hills of Sicily, these premium bay leaves are fresher, more vibrant, and more flavorful than typical store-bought varieties, a true mark of Curio’s dedication to quality and terroir.
Mediterranean Aroma: Warm, herbal notes with hints of eucalyptus and spice.
Sustainably Sourced: Grown in the bright Mediterranean sunshine by Katia and Maurizio Marino on their small family farm
Rich in Essential Oils: Retains maximum flavor for long, slow cooking.
Perfect for Soups & Sauces: A must for any Italian, French, or coastal dish.
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About:
Claire Cheney founded Curio Spice Co. in 2015 to source spices directly from farmers and share their stories through her unique blends. A native of Massachusetts and Maine, Claire developed her love for nature by foraging wild foods and creating curiosity cabinets. She graduated from Oberlin College, where she taught herself to cook while writing essays on food history. Her career in specialty coffee inspired her to disrupt commodity supply chains in the spice industry. As Curio’s blender-in-chief, she creates original blends inspired by her extensive travels to spice origins and studies time-honored recipes for the Classic line. Claire lives near Cambridge, MA, with her family
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SOUTHDOWN LAMB SHANKS (2.25-2.75 LBS)
Slow-cooked perfection begins with Southdown Lamb Shanks from Hopkins Southdown Farm in Rhode Island. These meaty, bone-in cuts are prized for their deep, savory flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness, the kind of comfort food that transforms rustic cooking into a gourmet experience.
Ideal for braising in red wine, roasting with root vegetables, or simmering in rich stock, each shank captures the true essence of heritage Southdown lamb: robust, buttery, and beautifully marbled. Raised on open pastures, these lambs produce shanks that are as ethical as they are exceptional.
Pasture-Raised on Hopkins Southdown Farm: Heritage lamb raised with care for deep, natural flavor.
Perfect for Braising: Bone-in richness that melts into every sauce and stew.
Exceptional Tenderness: Slow cooking releases incredible juiciness and aroma.
Sustainably Sourced: Farm-to-table quality from trusted local producers.
GROUND CUMIN
A cornerstone of global cuisine, Ground Cumin from Curio Spice Company offers a warm, earthy aroma with notes of citrus and smoke. This freshly ground spice enhances everything from slow-simmered stews to roasted vegetables, curries, and spice rubs.
Sustainably sourced and meticulously milled, Curio’s cumin unlocks its natural oils for bold, balanced flavor, a pantry essential for both everyday cooking and gourmet creations.
Rich, Earthy Flavor: Warm, aromatic, and slightly nutty with a hint of citrus.
Globally Inspired: Essential for Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Indian dishes.
Ethically Sourced: Curio Spice Company partners directly with growers for transparency and quality.
Freshly Ground: Maximizes aroma and depth in every dish.
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Sweet, spicy, and intensely aromatic, Ground Vietnamese Cassia Cinnamon from Curio Spice Company is the gold standard of cinnamon flavor. Harvested from the highlands of Vietnam, this premium cassia variety offers rich notes of caramel, clove, and warmth, perfect for baking, coffee, curries, and spice rubs.
Curio Spice Company sources directly from growers who cultivate with care, ensuring exceptional potency and purity in every jar. This is not your average cinnamon; it’s bold, beautiful, and full of character.
Exceptional Aroma & Flavor: Sweet and spicy with a powerful, lingering warmth.
Sustainably Sourced: Sourced from the Yên Bái province of Vietnam, where dedicated farmers plant seedlings and carefully harvest the cinnamon bark after the trees reach 8-12 years of maturity
Perfectly Ground: Fine texture for seamless blending into dishes and drinks.
Versatile & Gourmet: Ideal for baking, desserts, and savory recipes alike.
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Pure, mineral-rich, and harvested from the cold, pristine waters of the Maine coast, Maine Coarse Sea Salt from Curio Spice Company embodies the essence of the Atlantic. Its coarse texture and clean, briny flavor make it the perfect finishing touch for both everyday dishes and gourmet creations.
Handcrafted in small batches using traditional evaporation methods, this sea salt retains natural trace minerals for a bright, balanced salinity that enhances food without overpowering it. Sustainably sourced and beautifully simple, a taste of New England in every crystal.
Pure Atlantic Flavor: Clean, crisp salinity with subtle mineral complexity.
Sustainably Harvested: Collected from the pristine waters off Maine’s coast.
Coarse Texture: Ideal for seasoning meats, roasting vegetables, or finishing dishes.
Locally Crafted: Small-batch salt making that honors regional tradition.
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Intensely aromatic and beautifully shaped, Vietnamese Star Anise from Curio Spice Company offers a warm, sweet-spicy flavor that elevates both savory and sweet creations. Sourced from small farms in Vietnam’s Lạng Sơn province, this spice is celebrated for its high oil content and exceptional depth, richer and more complex than common varieties.
Perfect for pho broth, braised meats, mulled wine, or baking, each star adds a layer of sophistication and warmth to your dishes. Curio’s Star Anise embodies the artistry of spice, delivering the balance of sweetness and spice that defines Vietnamese cuisine.
Aromatic Brilliance: Sweet, spicy, and licorice-like flavor.
Culinary Versatility: Ideal for soups, teas, desserts, and cocktails.
Premium Quality: Hand-selected and sun-dried for peak potency.
Sustainably Sourced: Ethically harvested from Vietnamese growers.
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