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Carmencita Seafood Paella Kit by Jesus Navarro, $54.32. Product of Spain that only needs your favorite seafood added to it. The kit contains a paella pan, dry stock, olive oil, and rice. The kit makes an incredible gift. Also look for their Paella Seasoning with Saffron, 5 Pack in Metallic Tin, $23.73. www.carmencita.com
Chef’s Collection by Burlap & Barrel, $54.99. Six incredible spices that you need for your pantry, like Black Lime, Cloud Forest Cardamon, Wild Mountain Cumin, Euphrates Mint leaves. We love the “pay what you can” program that allows families to get real spices even if they are struggling. This company pays the farmers fairly and is all about the best quality. Their Spice Passport, $9.99, features eight spice pods from around the world that are put into a small book to easily carry your spices on the go. The pods can be resealed. Try spices like sundried tomato powder or royal cinnamon. www.burlapandbarrel.com
Sweet Love Chocolate Delight by Modestine, $19.50. This terrific tea blend is said to boost energy and help heart health. This is a Black female-owned establishment that is here to make your holidays healthier. www.bymodestine.com
Peaceful Dove Tequila Cocktail Kit, 21+, Bluestem Botanicals, $40. The herbs grown for this great gift kit were by a herbalist. This bar kit for the craft drinks enthusiast includes Rose Geranium Simple Syrup, Spicy Bitters, Lemon Verbena, African Blue Basil, and a recipe card. www.bluestembotanicals.com
Black Momma Peach Tea Vodka, $34.99. Support a Black female’s delicious brand. The vodka is infused with natural tea leaves and spices for a terrific taste. www.blackmommavodka.com
Hot & Spicy Flame Mulling Kit by Curio Spice Co., $9.95. This kit from their drink collection contains allspice, ginger, orange peel, coriander, cinnamon, clove, mace, chiles, cardamom, and black pepper. Add the fragrant mixture to cider or wine with some honey and cook. A gallon of warm brew with just a hint of heat is created for company. Summer Sangria Spice by Curio Spice Co., $9.50, is another great drink mix for holiday guests. This company is women-owned and mission-driven. The Sangria Spice is perfect to make entertaining easy and delicious. Also look for their Bonga Spice Ethiopian-inspired green chile rub, $9.95. The spice mix contains cumin, garlic, parsley, coriander, chilies, koseret, besobela, turmeric, nigella, and black cardamom. It is ethically sourced and can be used as a rub or marinade with vegetables, meats, and poultry. It has mild heat with lots of flavor. www.curiospice.com
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned by Meliora Forever Instant Cocktails, $16. Making an Old Fashioned just got easy. Drop two of these cubes into hot water, add 2 oz of whiskey or bourbon, and serve over ice. The cubes contain fig extract, maple extract, Bitters Lab Fig and Black Walnut bitters, smoke compound, smoke extract, Demerara sugar, and Angostura Aromatic bitters. Also look for their delicious Expresso Martini cubes and Manhattan cubes. www.MelioraForever.com
Wyoming-Style Steak Seasoning by Yellowstone Spice Co., $15. Garlic, mushroom, paprika, oregano, pepper, and salt combine to add a burst of flavor to your steaks or burgers. This American seasoning can be added to sauces as well. Look for their Spicy Carrot Hot Sauce to add zip to meats and poultry, $13. It also goes well with pizza. www.yellowstonespicecompany.com
