La Cocina y Pantry

A classic chili bean that holds its shape through long, slow, cooking  and exudes a generous, dark, rich broth. 

Suggestions: Chili, salads, soups, casseroles, dips, pot beans

A really lovely cousin to the Anasazi bean, Vaquero have intriguing black and white markings, not unlike an appaloosa horse might don. The flavor is somewhat like the Anasazi but it's a little lighter. The real fun is the inky, black pot liquor. It looks cool and tastes great.

Vaqueros are what we suggest when customers are looking for Anasazi beans (which we don't grow). They are light and just slightly potato-like but they keep their shape and would be one of our first choices for a chili bean. We also enjoy them as a classic charro bean, cooked simply and then finished with bacon, tomatoes and maybe a little stale beer. 

Vaqueros are also known as Orca beans but so are several other beans. Vaquero really look like horses more than whales!

Cooking suggestions: Use in pot beans, chilis, and stews.

Thin-skinned and dense, Hidatsa Red is an unusual red bean with a soft, creamy interior. 

Suggestions: Minestrone soups, soups,casseroles, salads, and chili con carne.

Bred by the Hidatsa tribe of the Dakotas, Hidatsa Red may look similar to other red beans but the similarity stops there. It has a unique, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, beany taste. A thin skin helps make a delicious bean broth that can be used for making rice or soup, but it's not likely you'll have much leftover. 

LIVENER

This invigorating elixir is the perfect party pick-me-up. Enjoy euphoric feels from guayusa, guava leaf and schizandra and big flavors from vibrant berries, bright aromatics and heat.

NIGHTCAP

This indulgent elixir is made with tree saps, aromatic plants and ancient remedies used to relax and unwind. Enjoy complex notes of wood and bright spice with a calm, dreamy feeling.

SOCIAL ELIXER

This dark herbal elixir is the ultimate social companion and mood elevator. Natural, blissful feeling with lion’s mane mushroom, yerba mate and damiana. Full-bodied and bittersweet with a curious savory bite.

A wild relative of true pepper that grows only in Madagascar, voatsiperifery berries are smaller than standard black peppercorns with a long comet-like stem. This variety of pepper has an intensely herbal, floral and citrusy aroma and flavor that lends itself well to recipes with a more delicate flavor profile like flatbreads, fish, and vegetables.

Contains: Black peppercorns.

• Botanical Name: Piper borbonense
• Origin: Antalaha, Republic of Madagascar
• Sourcing: Direct sourced

• Tasting Notes: Piquant, woody, herbal, floral, peppery, citrusy

Botanically related to the cashew, Baies Rose is not a true pepper. That doesn't stop it from being one of our favorite "peppercorns" to use in everything from seafood and white meat, to cheeses, desserts and cocktails. The flavor is light, fruity and wonderfully floral, while the fruit itself adds a gorgeous pop of color and subtle crunch.

Contains: Baies roses peppercorns.

*Allergen Warning: May cause allergic reactions in people with severe cashew/tree nut allergies*

• Botanical Name: Schinus molle
• Alternate Names: Pink Pepper
• Origin: Antalaha, Republic of Madagascar
• Sourcing: Direct sourced

• Tasting Notes: Citrus, rose, floral

Our 8-tin Chef's Pack makes the perfect unique gift, or a just a beautiful addition to your worldly pantry. These blends don't exist anywhere else in the world - they are original Curio Spice creations. This set Includes 8 of Curio's signature blends plus a beautiful recipe card for each, packed like a rare book collection in box and tied with a ribbon.

Check out the great press on these signature blends!

Yankee Magazine (Fleur Spice)
Bon Appetit (Supeq Spice)
Saveur (Kampot & Salt)
Saveur (Edo Spice)
Skillet (Supeq Spice)

Loria's orange blossom granola featuring house dehydrated orange slices.  Never too sweet, Loria's granola is addicting.  Gluten free, vegan and refined sugar free, it's hard to stop eating this treat.  

All ingredients are organic and of highest quality.

Ingredients: Gluten free oats, olive oil, coconut oil, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, almonds, cashews, flax seeds, currants, sea salt, and California citrus-- oranges, blood oranges, tangerines, kumquats, and mandarins.

Granola will stay fresh for up to 6 weeks.  We suggest storing in an airtight glass container at room temperature or in the fridge.  

Green + Natural

The unexpected color of this bloody mary blend gets her good looks from fresh tomatillos, cucumber, kale (shhh!) and spinach. She packs a punch but with an almost virtuous dose of delicious.

32 oz jar

Made in Harpersville, AL

Jersey cow’s milk and sugar come together over low heat to produce this velvet-sweet concoction that begs to be used beyond special occasions.