Twelve Foodie Days of Christmas: Day 5 – For the Spice in your Life

A European superstition says that spilling salt is an evil omen. In North America, consuming too much salt is the real fear. So when it comes to adding to your spice rack, finding unique blends that bring big flavor means lowering your sodium intake and keeping the devil at bay. Check out our Day 5 seasoning picks for our Twelve Days of Foodie Gifts, and don’t waste even a pinch of these by throwing them over your shoulder.

Mercantile – Spice Kits and Tins ($7.99-$34.95)

We know that toasting seeds and grinding them up in a mortal and pestle might not fit in to your Christmas schedule. Mercantile has you covered with a variety of delicious spice mixes and kits! Perfect for a hostess or new chef, flavours like Butter Chicken Masala will improve dinner time, every time. You’re not only gifting good taste, but the ability to get creative with Lavender (Steven’s fave). Expect to be invited over for dinner!

Crescendo – Smoked Sea Salt ($1.45-$1.95 per 10g)

Canadian’s sure miss their barbecues when they’re buried under a blanket of snow. But when you’re craving that smokey smell or taste, Smoked Sea Salt is just the cure. At Crescendo, they know how to dress up your favorite foods for the holidays. One whiff of this spice and you’ll be be sure you’re sitting in front of the fireplace in a log cabin. Forget gingerbread, this is the scent of the season.

Ruby Eats – Coffee Salt ($7.50)

You read that correctly…coffee salt. Now your favorite morning brew can find it’s way on to steak! Pungent in scent and robust in flavor, it would also add well to a dark chocolate and coffee cookie or baked good. More than a gift card for their morning brew, this is sure to get a good reaction.