Heavenly Spices

My order from Epicenter-purveyors of spices and such, has arrived. I placed the order Monday and received it today by good ol' Canada Post. I had juniper berries, culinary lavender, "Everything Nice Premium Spice" and Herbes de Provence sent. The aroma when the tins were opened was heavenly. Ideas to try just whirling through my mind. I'll have to wait until next week though. I need to be in craft fair mode. We will be at the Zurich Bean Festival on Saturday, Aug 28th - http://www.zurichbeanfestival.com/.  I usually have a scribble pad with me to jot down jewelry and painting designs. I'll be playing around with recipe ideas too!!

Land of Spices Discovered in Ontario!!!

I found the most exciting website that sells various spices and spice blends. www.theepicentre.com. Often I'm disappointed by the selections available in the Hamilton area. The bulk stores are Ok, but not exhaustive. Same as the grocery stores. But I was trying to come up with a Black Forest Ham Wheat Meat (Seitan) recipe, but the flavourings that were recommended included juniper berries.
I happened on this website and the best part is that they are Canadian and in Ontario. For those south of the border, the extra costs with customs and increased shipping and handling can be frustrating. I'm going to order the juniper berries and some some of the spice blends that they have. I'll let you kow how this turns out-i.e.-service and product quality.