Essential Spices in Asian Cooking

Essential Spices in Asian Cooking

In Asian cuisines there are a handful of spices that are essential to creating the authentic flavors the dishes across the region are known for. While you may be more familiar with ingredients like ginger, basil and cumin, here we highlight a few of these traditional ingredients that are less common to Western cooking.
March 07, 2024
The Healing Power of Spices

The Healing Power of Spices

At the start of this new year, here at SKORDO we’re focusing on healthy and homemade, and what better place to start than simple herbs and spices you can add to your...
January 08, 2024
Salty: A Deep Dive Between Cyprus, Maine Sea Salt, and Fleur de Sel

Salty: A Deep Dive Between Cyprus, Maine Sea Salt, and Fleur de Sel

Salt, at first glance, appears to be a simple mineral but it has the power to transform and elevate the flavors of nearly any dish. Among the myriad of salt varieties, three distinct types stand out for their unique characteristics, flavor profiles, and origins - Cyprus Flaked Sea Salt, Maine Sea Salt, and the creme de la creme of salts, Fleur de Sel. Let’s delve into the differences and diverse uses of these salts,and learn the secrets behind each of their culinary magic.
January 04, 2024
SKORDO x Secret Supper

SKORDO x Secret Supper

We're thrilled to have partnered with Jacob and Danielle Firle, founders of Secret Supper, on their December 7th dinner. Chef Josh Berry and his team at the b frame prepared...
December 27, 2023
A Middle Eastern Pantry Cookbook Review

A Middle Eastern Pantry Cookbook Review

SKORDO team member, Kayla, reviews Lior Lev Sercarz's newest book, A Middle Eastern Pantry.
September 29, 2023
Professional Chef, Adriana Urbina Loves SKORDO

Professional Chef, Adriana Urbina Loves SKORDO

Adriana Urbina is a three time Food Network: Chopped champion. We, at SKORDO, were honored to collaborate and learn so much from her this month. Keep reading to hear Adriana's story...
September 01, 2023
Salad Freak: Cookbook Review

Salad Freak: Cookbook Review

Our team member, Kayla, gives us the skinny on Jess Damuck's, Salad Freak cookbook.
July 26, 2023
Sweet Enough: Cookbook Review

Sweet Enough: Cookbook Review

SKORDO Team member, Caili, digs into Alison Roman's newest cookbook about desserts for the people who don't do dessert. 

 

July 26, 2023
Exploring the Unique Flavors of Dobra Tea

Exploring the Unique Flavors of Dobra Tea

Ellen Kanner, of Dobra Tea, has worked with our team at SKORDO to help us choose the perfect teas to offer our community in our shop! Learn about her journey with Dobra and what we now have in the shop.
April 26, 2023
Dinner in One Cookbook Review

Dinner in One Cookbook Review

After our long-term love for Melissa Clark's 'Dinner in French', we are so pleased to welcome her latest book, 'Dinner in One' to our shops. Team member Cary has jumped right into cooking his way through this book and had the following feedback to share. Imagine creating/preparing a wonderful, elegant, and nutritious meal using only one cooking pan. That’s the premise of Melissa Clark’s 2022 cookbook, Dinner in One.
February 14, 2023
Cardamom Deep Dive

Cardamom Deep Dive

On our herbs + spices shelves, you can find Black Cardamom Pods, Green Cardamom Pods, Cardamom Seeds, and Ground Cardamom. Some folks use cardamom on a regular basis, and some have never even considered adding it to their pantry! We hope this informative breakdown and our collection of recipes will empower our home cooks to give it a try! Come by the shop anytime to experiment with the team at our smelling wall.
January 31, 2023
Paprika Breakdown-SKORDO Kitchen Blog

Paprika Breakdown

With four different paprikas in our stores, it can be a challenge to choose which one to use in which recipes. Fear not, we are here to help! Old Port Team Member, Adrian Griffis, took some time to research the differences and break it down for you. We certainly learned something new, how about you?
January 10, 2023