Cooks Club

Welcome to the Front Porch. Everyone who joins starts right here, with a hello. Tell us a little about yourself and one thing you're hoping for in your kitchen this year, whether that's mastering a dish, exploring a new cuisine, or just getting dinner on the table without the stress. Big or small, we can't wait to hear about it.

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Sherrie Hahn about 1 month ago

I'm Sherrie, and have worked at World Spice forever (or so it seems like). lol I started here part-time when I was cooking professionally, and have been full-time for a loooong time. (At the shop, they call me the Spice Oracle.) I helped run our Cookbook Club years ago, and have created or co-created numerous spice blends and recipes on our website. I love "playing" with food, because really - Life is too short to eat boring food.

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Lo about 1 month ago

Okay, I am very envious of a Cookbook Club.

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Sherrie Hahn about 1 month ago

It was lots of fun (but also a lot of work). What could be better than a book club meets potluck, right? It also fortunately or unfortunately contributed to my large cookbook collection. lol


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Lo about 1 month ago

Hello I'm Lo. I enjoy cooking. I'm always looking for fast and flavorful meals. I tend not to repeat a recipe, so rely on my many cookbooks and other suggestions for a dish.

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Aubrey Koch about 1 month ago

Hi Lo! Welcome! I'm a big fan of variety too. I'd love to hear some of your favorite cookbooks or especially fun recipes you've tried. I know @Sherrie H. also has a magnificent cookbook collection - I bet you two would have a lot to talk about!

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Chad Waite about 1 month ago

Hello,

Chad here from Whitefish, MT. My wife, Susan, and I retired here 16 years ago to start an organic farm/ranch. We'd spent our lives working and raising our 3 children. Thus, we were largely consumers and takers (no bad context here). In deciding to do what we've done, we decided to be contributors and givers. We've raised amny veggies over the years here which we sold at the local farmers market. We raise chickens and locally sell our eggs. Our major passion is raising our 56 sheep for fleece. We sell our yarn nationally under the brand of EarthStar Naturals through our retailers and as Big Mountain Cormo on purlsoho.com. Looking forward to this cooking journey, as cooking is my greatest passion

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Aubrey Koch about 1 month ago

Hi Chad,

What an adventure you've been on. Wow. I just took a look at your farm website and it looks incredible. Congratulations on building something beautiful in the world. I'm happy you're here.

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Porter about 1 month ago

Chad, it's an honor to have you here!

Your products over at Purl Soho like https://www.purlsoho.com/products/big-mountain-cormo-worsted-color-cards look beautiful!

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Chad Waite about 1 month ago

Thank you! We are honored to have them as a customer

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Lo about 1 month ago

I have to check, but I think I might have some of your wool in my huge yarn stash!

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Carol Mattox about 1 month ago

Hello. I'm Carol, and I'm here because I value the WorldSpice site as a valuable resource, and consider it in my toolbox.

I bring over sixty years experience in the kitchen, starting with trying to make things my dad enjoyed. My goal has always been to use the best ingredients, and to set the bar for taste.

I cook largely by inspiration. Sometimes it's ingredients, sometimes, curiousity, sometimes by request. I consider myself always on a learning curve.

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Aubrey Koch about 1 month ago

Hello Carol!

I'm so happy you're here and I can't wait to learn from your experience. A lot of my early food inspiration came from my dad and I've carried it forward into so much of what I do now. Thank you for sharing.

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Aubrey Koch about 1 month ago

Hello! I'm Aubrey. I work mostly behind the scenes here at World Spice, writing and planning emails, keeping us all organized, creating tea blends and recipes, and generally wearing more hats than I can count. I love cooking and playing with flavors, and I do a lot of experimenting in the kitchen. I'm so excited about this community and I can't wait to share my adventures and learn from you all along the way.

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Carli about 1 month ago

I would love to hear of a a blend, concoction or recipe you created for World Spice you are most fond of! ๐Ÿ™

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Aubrey Koch about 1 month ago

@Carli I am both fond and really proud of the Midnight Berry Tea which is both delicious and very pretty to look at. I always have it on hand at home for a nighttime treat and to serve guests. It seems to bring people a lot of delight, and that delights me because I made it!

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Sherrie Hahn about 1 month ago

And Firefly Garden, an absolutely lovely savory tea, which is great for perking oneself up when you can't do any more caffeine! We love Aubrey, and really miss her physical presence at the shop. (She also gives the bestest hugs, too.)

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