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May Calendar

May 1

May 3rd 6 – 9pm TSTE Cincinnati invites you to the Civic Garden Center annual preview plant sale party. Stop by their booth for a sample of our Raspberry Lavender Infused Lemonade. For more info visit: http://www.civicgardencenter.org/garden_files/events.htm

May 4th 12 – 4pm TSTE Cincinnati invites you to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with them. Enjoy a salsa seasoning bar and margarita rimming station. Store open all day!

May 4th TSTE Sarasota invites you to the annual Corvette show, ‘Vettes on the Circle.’

May 5th 12-5pm TSTE Williamsburg celebrates Cinco de Mayo with samples served from 12-5. Special gift for anyone telling us the reason for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.

May 7th 6:30pm TSTE Winter Park will hold Tracey and Mo’s Moroccan Tagine Class!!! This vegetarian class will explore tagines and

the unique spice combinations that make them so great. $35 fee includes dinner and tea! Call store for reservations.

May 11th^-12th 10am- 6pm TSTE Cincinnati invites you to the Moroccan Market Place at the Krohn Conservatory. Join us Saturday for our Moroccan Cooking Demonstrations. Visit http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/butterflyshow/ for more details.

May 12th 11am – 6pm TSTE Williamsburg invites you to join in graduation festivities. Samples served from 11-6.

May 12th 2-4pm - TSTE Cincinnati is offering a FREE therapeutic massage/Reiki by Barbara VanWye with purchase.

May 18th 2-5pm TSTE Cincinnati welcomes Kelly McCollam, artist and photographer. Enjoy a demonstration of landscapes using salt, food-coloring and various spices. Artwork will be for sale. www.kellymccollamphotography.com

May 21st 6:30- 8pm TSTE Cincinnati welcomes Julie Francis to the Taste & Learn Chef Series, Owner and Executive Chef – Nectar Restaurant in Mt. Lookout will treat you to all local products and healthy eating. Cost $25.00 per person.

May 22nd 6pm TSTE Sarasota hosts an “Explore the World of Flavor” event! Join them for a sensory evening to explore tastes from around the world. Bring friends and family to enjoy marTEAnis and noshes featuring hand-made custom blends, salts, organic sugars and exotic teas. Cost $15. Space is limited. Call store for details.

May 25th-27th TSTE Williamsburg is kicking off grilling season Memorial Day Weekend. 15% discount for all military personnel. Must present a military ID.

May 27th TSTE Boca Raton, TSTE Key West, & TSTE Sarasota, are offering a 15% discount at the counter for military personnel. Must present a military ID.

April Calendar

March 29

April 1st – 8th TSTE Williamsburg invites everyone to stop in for their anniversary celebration and take advantage of their time limited special that includes buying any two shakers or grinders and receiving one free! Don’t buy cialis forget, tea samples are served Saturday’s 10am – 6pm and Sunday’s 12pm – 5pm.

April 4th – 14th TSTE Newport is participating in their Spring restaurant week, they will have tea samplings along with dips and dipping oil blends on the weekends of April 4th & 5th, and April 13th & 14th.

April 5th TSTE Bentonville will be showcasing their Spring Fling Limited Edition Teas, during the Bentonville Steet Fair. In addition to Spring teas, TSTE Bentonville will be providing the very popular Habanaro Sugar cookies and the Salted Caramel Sugar cookies- stop by!

April 9th TSTE Cincinnati will be co-hosting a cooking demonstration at “Daveed’s Next” with owner and executive chef, located: 8944 Columbia Rd., Loveland, OH 45140. Reservations are required and it is $45. per person (513-721-2665).

April 15th TSTE Cincinnati will be partnering with The Spicy Olive at the Salvation Army Fundraiser, located at the Kenwood Country Club. Stop by our booth for samples!

April 20th TSTE Cincinnati is the official spice and tea provider for decorations, as well as the children’s interactive schoolroom for the Krohn Conversvatory Moroccan Butterfly Show. The show will be running from April 20th through June 30th.

April 22nd 6:30pm – 8:00pm TSTE Cincinnati is hosting a Learn & Taste Chef Series with the sous chef at Maggianos in Kenwood. Save your seat by calling (513-531-7000) or email cincinnati@spiceandtea.com. The cost is $25. per person.

April 27th 10:00am – noon TSTE Bentonville will be participating in the areas first Farmer’s Market of the season, handing out samples of favorite spice blends-while supplies last. Please join us!

March Calendar

February 28

Mar 1st 11am – 1pm and 5pm to 8pm. TSTE Bentonville invites you to Downtown Bentonville’s First Friday festivities – “Midway to St Patrick’s Day.” Stop in for a sip of tea, goodies, and in-store discounts! Contact Bentonville@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 3rd 4pm-6pm TSTE Birmingham hosts Vegan Soul Food! contact teamjen@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 6th 6:30pm TSTE Winter Park hosts All About Vegetables! $50 per person. Contact winterpark@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 8th 6:30pm TSTE Birmingham hosts a St Patrick’s Day cooking demonstration! Contact teamjen@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 8th TSTE St Augustine opens their second location! Come by and congratulate Coleen on her new adventure!

Mar 12 6:30pm TSTE Winter Park is offering a class with Mo & Tracey – Crazy for Curry! This Vegetarian class features our Thai Red, Malaysian Ginger and Indian Yellow Curries. Bring your apron and some wine. Tea will be served. Dinner is included for $35. Contact winterpark@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 16th 11am – 3pm. TSTE St Augustine II welcomes Slow Foods of NE Florida for Spicy Saturday. This garden-to-glass event starts with homemade Bloody Mary’s from local tomatoes and veggies! Don’t miss out! Contact staug@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 18 6:30 pm TSTE Winter Park is offering “Spice n’ Easy: Slow Cooker.” The first class of this new hands-on cooking series will show you how to use our spice blends to create easy and delicious everyday meals. In this class, we will focus on using slow cookers to make everything from pulled pork to dessert. Included is a recipe packet, instructions, and dinner. $35 per person. Contact winterpark@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 20 6-8pm. TSTE Annapolis invites you to join in for a Winter Taste and Learn Cooking Progressive. Hosted at the Historic London Town and Gardens, this event will feature Julie St Marie Catering. Contact annapolis@spiceandtea.com for more information. Contact annapolis@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 20 6:30pm. TSTE Cincinnati continues their Taste and Learn Chef Series with The Art of Entertaining. Join in for an evening of Chemistry = Spice/Food + Wine. Wine and tea pairings will add a beautiful chemistry to your dish – learn how it all comes together! $25 per person, reservation required. Contact cincinnati@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 20 6:30pm TSTE Winter Park is offering “Spring Salads.” $50 per person, contact winterpark@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 20th 6:30pm TSTE Birmingham invites you to Venison Cooking class at The Community House. Contact teamjen@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 25th 6:30 pm. TSTE Birmingham hosts Lamb Cooking Class at The Community House. Contact teamjen@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 28th 6 pm – 8pm. TSTE Bentonville hosts their 2nd Chef Series with Chef Sheila Reese from Born2Cook. Cost is $10 per person, includes samples, spice blends and wine pairings. Contact bentonville@spiceandtea.com for more information.

Mar 30th. TSTE St Augustine II ‘s Colleen is participating in St John’s County ‘s Learn to Read Kiss the Pig Fundraiser. At $1 per vote, it can’t be that hard to get Colleen to Kiss A Pig!

Come by the store for pulled pork sandwiches and your chance to vote! Contact Staug@spiceandtea.com for more information.

February Calendar

February 1

Sat, Feb 2nd TSTE New Orleans is hosting a pre-game party at the store! Stop in for a chance to win prizes and get everything you need for the game!

Sun, Feb 3rd. Stop in to TSTE Williamsburg all day for great ideas for your gameday menu! Samples served all day long!

Thurs, Feb 7th. TSTE Birmingham is offering a in-store cooking demonstration all about Valentine’s! Contact the store at teamjen@spiceandtea.com or call 248-433-1500 for more information.

Sat, Feb 9th 3-5 PM Experience “Local Love” at TSTE Newport! Stop in at the store for samples and Valentine’s Menu Ideas – take 10% off all purchases with a Rhode Island ID!

Sun, Feb 10th Join TSTE Mystic for “Love Bites!” Stop in at the store for samples and Valentine’s Menu Ideas – take 10% off all purchases with a local ID!

Tues, Feb 12^th Masquerade – Mardi Gras on St Armand’s Cirle. TSTE Sarasota will join local area restaurants in offering up a special offering – “Cajun Tastings with Homemade Blends.” Contact the store for more details. Call (941) 388-1411 or email starmands@spiceandtea.com .

Tues Feb 12^th TSTE Winter Park hosts “Mo’s Spice for Life Cooking Series” featuring Culinary Tea. Join us as we explore some new ways to enjoy tea and blend your own 11 spice tea blend, a variety of tea salts, a tea vinaigrette and Chinese 5 Spice Tea Glazed Onions. Choose your favorite spice to add to Green Tea Ice Cream. Take home your creations and add more spice to your life! $40 per person, class size is limited. Contact the

store for more info and reservations. 407-647-7423 or 407-64-SPICE or email winterpark@spiceandtea.com

Fri, Feb 15^th 6-8:30 PM TSTE Boca Raton invites you to come in for a Psychic Tea reading, specializing in love, sweethearts and soulmates. Purchase your favorite tea leaves and see what Margo has to say about your love life. Contact the store for more information, (561) 910-1289 or email boca@spiceandtea.com

Fri, Feb 15th The Annual Downtown Bentonville, Inc. Luncheon is at the new 21c Museum Hotel on NE A Street. Stop by TSTE Bentonville and mention you attended the luncheon for 10% off your entire purchase (Friday only)!

Fri – Sun, Feb 15th – 17th. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is in town! TSTE Charleston, in honor of the DockDogs event will be handing out homemade dog biscuits made from TSTE ingredients!

Sat, Feb 16th TSTE Birmingham is a proud sponsor of the Vintage Tea and Jewelry Show at The Community House.

Sat Feb 16th 4-8 PM Stop in to TSTE Tarpon Springs during the Tarpon Spring Wine Walk for samples and specials!

Tues, Feb 19th 6:30 PM TSTE Birmingham hosts “Tea 101″ at The Community House. Contact the store for more information, 248-433-1500 or email teamjen@spiceandtea.com.

Wed, Feb 20th 6 – 8 PM Join TSTE Annapolis for their Winter Taste & Learn Cooking Progressive! They have teamed up with Kerri Out Cooking, Cleo’s Fine Olive Oils, Historic London Town & Gardens, and Julie St. Marie Catering to bring you an exciting winter tasting series. Contact Annapolis@spiceandtea.com or all 401-280-2088 for more information and reservations.

Wed, Feb 20th 6 :30 PM Join TSTE Cincinnati to welcome Mark Pennington, Executive Chef at The Cincinnati Sports Club for Heart-ful Meals To Go. Menu includes Maryland Crab Cakes with

a Arugula Salad, Bean & Pea Vegetable Casserole, and a Quinoa Berry Parfait. $25 per person, RSVP at the store, call 513-531-7000 or email cininnati@spiceandtea.com

Wed, Feb 20th 6:30 PM TSTE Winter Park introduces a new cooking series where you can learn how to use our spice blends to create easy and delicious meals. Join them for Spice ‘n Easy: Slow Cooker and learn how to make everything from pulled pork to dessert in your slow cooker. $45 per person, contact the store for more details, winterpark@spiceandtea.com

Wed Feb 27th 6-8PM Join TSTE Alexandria as we welcome Marybeth Walsh of www.mywholeself.com for the second class of a three part vegetarian Taste & Learn Cooking Series. Series is $75 for set of 3 sessions the last Wednesday of Jan, Feb and March 6:00-8:00PM. Single Event Ticket is $30. Call 571-312-8505 or email Alexandria@spiceandtea.com

Wed, Feb 27th 6:30 PM Get on board the Spice Caravan with TSTE Winter Park and bring the world to your kitchen! Chinese New Year and other cultures that go by the lunar calendar keep the New Year going for a few weeks – learn to make traditional food enjoyed this time of year. Dumplings with various seasonings and sauces, as well as dips and other “auspicious” foods. Make a meal while learning cooking techniques, tips, and information on how to shop in an Asian supermarket. $45 per person, contact winterpark@spiceandtea.com for more information.

January Calendar

January 9

January is Hot Tea Month!

TSTE Mystic will have a hot tea

bar set up in honor of this special time. Stop in to try tea samples and simple syrups from our sugars every Sat and Sun this month.

Sun, Jan 6^th 4PM TSTE Mystic will be be serving teas for the Downton Abbey Premiere Tea & Talk at R.J. Julia Independent Booksellers in Madison, CT. RJ Julia is the highest grossing independent bookstore in the nation. More details: http://www.rjjulia.com/event/downton-abbey-premiere-tea-talk

Sun, Jan 13^th 11am TSTE of Birmingham is offering a Brunch with Culinary Instructor Mary Spencer. Items on the menu include: Spiced Sicilian strata with TSTE Signature Blend, TSTE Tuscany strata with bacon, cheddar, mushrooms and tomato, lemon ricotta pancakes with TSTE sugars, and a yogurt parfait with TSTE tropical coco whipped topping. $25 per person, space is limited. Call now to reserve your seat: 248-433-1500.

Sun, Jan 13^th 2-4PM TSTE of West Monroe invites you to attend a Tea Talk and Tasting on the History, Culture and Customs of Tea. Seating is limited, advance registration required. $15 per class or $40 for series of four. Contact the store for more information and to register: westmonroe@spiceandtea.com or call 318-388-3920.

Tues, Jan 15^th 6:30pm TSTE of Cincinnati kicks off the New Year with their first Taste and Learn Chef Series of 2013. Hosted by Sonya Staffan, Owner and Chef of The Jam & Jelly lady, featuring Comfy Desserts. $25 per person, reservations required. Contact Cincinnati@spiceandtea.com or 513-531-7000 for more information and to register.

Thurs, Jan 17^th 6PM TSTE of Bentonville hosts their first Chef Series event! Chef Shiela Reese of Born2Cook Inspired will be our guest Chef and she will be demonstrating easy yet healthy cooking options using TSTE Custom Blends. She will also have several ideas for using our fabulous Salts. Space is limited and cost is $10 per person which includes food sampling and beverage pairings. But wait! The nice part is your $10 deposit will be credited towards your in-store purchases the night of the event. Please come by or call the store at 479-254-9900 to reserve your spot.

Fri, Jan 19^th 8th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival – Growing more popular each year, this festival celebrates Key West’s abundant fresh seafood with music & beverages served up by many of the Florida Keys commercial fisherman and families. Crab, lobster, ceviche, conch chowder, and other local cuisine is served up in a picnic setting. Entrance is free. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Bayview Park at Truman Avenue and Eisenhower Drive. Stop in and say hello to TSTE Of Key West while you attend!

Wed, Jan 23^rd 6-8PM TSTE of Alexandria Winter Taste & Learn Cooking Progressive! The store has teamed up with Kerri Out Cooking, Cleo’s Fine Olive Oils, Historic London Town & Gardens, and Julie St. Marie Catering to bring you an exciting winter tasting series. One Wednesday a month from 6-8pm Jan, Feb & Mar, go to one of three venues for a fanciful and flavorful program (you will be given your “progressive” schedule upon completing registration). On subsequent months, visit your next destination/class. Contact us for more information: Alexandria@spiceandtea.com or call 571-312-8505.

Thurs – Sun Jan 24 – 27 – Key West Food &

Wine Festival – Sample wine, Key West cuisine, and fresh seafood. Visit with TSTE of Key West!

Sat – Sun, Jan 26 – 27– 28th Annual Key West Craft Show – Open air art market and judged show offering an amazing variety of work, including sculpture, paintings, craft, and folk art. TSTE of Key West welcomes you!

Wed, Jan 30 6-8PM TSTE of Alexandria is offering Vegetarian Cooking Demos. Join us as we welcome Marybeth Walsh of www.mywholeself.com for a three part vegetarian Taste & Learn Cooking Series. Series is $75 for set of 3 sessions the last Wednesday of Jan, Feb and March 6:00-8:00PM. Single Event Ticket is $30. Call 571-312-8505 or email Alexandria@spiceandtea.com. Tickets can be purchased at our store or directly through Marybeth.( marybethwill@gmail.com )

Wed Jan 23 6pm -TSTE of Annapolis invites you to join a Winter Taste & Learn Cooking Progressive! The Store has teamed up with Kerri Out Cooking, Cleo’s Fine Olive Oils, Historic London Town & Gardens, and Julie St. Marie Catering to bring you an exciting winter tasting series. One Wednesday a month from 6-8pm Jan, Feb & Mar, go to one of three venues for a fanciful and flavorful program (you will be given your “progressive” schedule upon completing registration). On subsequent months, visit your next destination/class. Register with any participating Annapolis partner: The Spice & Tea Exchange of Annapolis (Annapolis@SpiceAndTea.com; 401-280-2088), Cleo’s Fine Olive Oils (http://www.cleosfineoils.com/), Kerri Out Cooking (http://www.kerrioutfood.com/), Historic London Town and Gardens (http://www.historiclondontown.com/), Julie St. Marie (http://www.juliestmarie.com/)

Sat-Sun Jan 26^th & 27^th 10AM – 5PM 10^th Annual St. Armand’s Circle Art Festival. For two days, festival-goers will enjoy works from the nation’s best talent- long-time festival favorites along with the newest names on the contemporary art scene. Stop in at TSTE of Sarasota while you attend!

Sun, Jan 27th 2-4PM TSTE of West Monroe invites you to attend a Tea Talk and Tasting on the Proper Tea Party. Seating is limited, advance registration required. $15 per class or $40 for series of four. Contact the store for more information and to register: westmonroe@spiceandtea.com or call 318-388-3920.

December Calendar

December 4

All Month – TSTE Winter Park has food and drink samples in the store every weekend. Shopping on the avenue? Stop in to the store for a sample break and

a chance to sample some of

the James Beard recipes featured here on our blog!

All

Month – TSTE West Monroe celebrates Christmas On The River! www.christmasontheriver.org

Tuesday, December 4^th Stop in to TSTE Mystic for some hot chocolate during the Historic Downtown Mystic Stroll!

Saturday, December 8^th 11am – Warm up for the Bentonville Christmas Parade at TSTE Bentonville with a cup of tea or mulled cider! Browse tables full of ideas for your stocking stuffers and holiday hosts! Open 9am to 8pm for the parade.

Saturday, December 8^th Magic of Birmingham – stop in to TSTE Birmingham for in-store samples, prizes and a chef demonstration!

Friday, December 14^th TSTE Winter Park and other members of the Park Avenue Merchant’s Association will be hosting a Holiday Open House. Contact the store at 407-64SPICE for more details!

Saturday, December 15^th TSTE Tarpon Springs invites you to come on down to the Sponge Docks for the Tarpon Springs Christmas Stroll. For more info call 727-942-9463 or visit www.spongedocks.net

Saturday, Decmber 15^th 4pm SantaCon decends upon TSTE Newport! Stop by to see just how many Santas can fit into the store and post pictures of yourself with the Santas to our TSTE Newport Facebook page!

Saturday, December 16^th Magic of Birmingham – stop in to TSTE Birmingham for in-store samples, prizes and a chef demonstration!

Saturday, December 16^th 10am TSTE Birmingham hosts Brunch with Culinary Instructor Mary Spencer, featuring Spiced Sicilian strata with TSTE Signature Blend, Tuscany strata with bacon, cheddar, mushrooms and tomato, Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes with TSTE Sugars, and a Yogurt parfait with TSTE Tropical Cocoa Whipped Topping. $25 per person, space is limited. Call now to reserve your spot – 248-433-1500.

Tuesday, December 25^th TSTE SanFransisco @Pier 39 will be open from 11 – 5.

September Calendar of Events

September 4

Weekdays in September at TSTE Annapolis & TSTE Alexandria. A

s we say goodbye to summer and prepare for back to school, we invite you to CLEAN OUT YOUR SPICE CABINETS and Exchange old spices and teas for those that are fresh and new! Bring in your dated spices and receive 15% off

your replacement purchases (discount applies up to 3oz. of each spice exchanged). Weekdays only!

September 6^th 6:00 pm- Wine Tasting & Pairing at TSTE Boca Raton. Discover the extrasensory enjoyment of wine. Learn to think with your nose by sampling 5 world sourced wines as you arouse and start training your palate so you can begin to categorize and describe what you like and don’t like about a wine and become sensitized to enjoy your favorite wines to the fullest. Presented by The Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival & Wines For Humanity.

September 10^th 6:30 pm- Sushi Making Class with TSTE Cincinnati. This hands-on class will be conducted by our Chef-In-Residence Rob Hopkins. RSVP to cinncinati@spiceandtea.com or 513-531-7000. $30.00

September 11th 6:30 to 8:30pm Please join TSTE of Birmingham and Bill and Shanny Apodaca from Simply Good Kitchen for an Open House, small plates tasting. Register now. $10 per person. Call 248-433-1500 for details

September 11^th, 5:00-7:00 pm- “Stars & Spice Forever!” Come & join TSTE Mystic on Patriot’s Day as we kick off our military discount program. Enjoy an evening of samples, patriotic music and our appreciation for your service. Show us your Military ID to receive 10% off storewide!

September 15^th 12:00-3:00pm SPCA Tailgating Party. Join TSTE Cincinnati and the SPCA of Hamilton County for a Cat and Dog Fest. From 11-2pm the SPCA Mobile Unit with cats and dogs will be available for adoption. Doggie Delicacies and Catnip Cookies will be our treat for ALL our fuzzy friends. Proceeds of sales will go to the SPCA of Hamilton County.

September 18^th 6:30 pm- TSTE Cincinnati’s Second Half Chef Series continues with Owen Maass, Executive Chef Cumin and M. RSVP to cinncinati@spiceandtea.com or 513-531-7000. $25.00 pp.

September 20^th 6:00-8:00pm Cincinnati Magazine WAKE UP! It’s Breakfast for Dinner, Cooper Creek in Blue Ash. TSTE Cincinnati will have samples of our yummy breakfast teas. Tickets – $15.00 in advance, www.cincinnatimagazine.com or call Chris Homer @ 513-562-2777. 100% of ticket proceeds benefit the Freestone Food bank.

August Calendar of Events

August 1

Saturday, August 4^th – TSTE Bentonville opens! Congratulations to Bill Oakley!

Saturday & Sunday, August 4^th

& 5^th – Join TSTE Cincinnati in celebrating the growth of regional sustainability at the Ohio Valley Green Market!

Saturday, August 4^th Join TSTE Cincinnati at the Woodlawn Community Center for an evening event with Debra Prinzing, noted author of The 50 Mile Bouquet. She will present a one-hour illustrated lecture about growing, harvesting and design approaches that contribute to the slow flower movement. Dessert and tea provided. RSVP required.

August 5th 11-5pm Farmer’s Market. Meet the Greenmarket community and learn how local businesses are making a sustainable difference. Visit the TSTE Cincinnati booth, showcasing our wonderful hand-mixed blends and yummy lemonades.

Monday, August 6^th – Happy 1 Year Anniversary to TSTE San Francisco! Congratulations to Stefan & Richard!

Tuesday, August 7^th 6:30pm – 8:30pm. TSTE Alexandria continues their Chef-In-Residence Series with a Taste & Learn class about Flavorful Fruits & Spices. Chef Sandhu will guide you through unique pairings of fruits and spices for end-of-summer entertaining. Space is limited; advance registration required. $40 per person, $35 in advance. Day-of-event in store promotions will be featured. Parking across the street in City Garage (King & Fairfax). Contact Alexandria@spiceandtea.com or call 571-312-8505.

Tuesday, August 7^th 7pm – 9pm. TSTE Georgetown hosts “The Bitter End,” a bitters-making class led by the Libations Bar School. Contact Georgetown@spiceandtea.com or 202-333-4540 for more information.

Wednesday, August 8th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. TSTE Annapolis continues their Chef-In-Residence Series with a Taste & Learn class about Flavorful Fruits & Spices. Chef Sandhu will guide you through unique pairings of fruits and spices for end-of-summer entertaining. Space is limited; advance registration required. $40 per person, $35 in advance. Day-of-event in store promotions will be featured. Parking validation vouchers for City Garage provided. Contact Annapolis@spiceandtea.com or call 410-280-2088.

August 11th 7-10pm Community Shares Gourmet Grub for Good up to 50 amateur chefs present their specialties in one of 6 categories: appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, side dishes and desserts. Guest will be voting on their favorite dish – come support our Chef-in-Residence Robert Hopkins.http://www.cintishares.org/ as we “dish up” tasty delights from TSTE Cincinnati.

Saturday, August 11^th 9am – 9pm. Old Town Retailers, including TSTE Alexandria will host the annual Alexandria sidewalk sale! www.alexandriasidewalksale.com

Wednesday, August 15^th 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Wondered how to use the habanero sugar? Or what exactly the green pepper powder is for? If you’re looking for jazz up healthy meals for your family w/ new twist using spices, come see local chef Kerri Albright from Kerri Out Catering (www.kerrioutfood.com) as she leads you on a culinary journey using our spices, blends, sugars, salts & teas in innovative ways at TSTE Annapolis. $35 per person. Seating limited!! Reservations Required with payment in advance. Call or e-mail the store: 410-280-2088 or Annapolis@spiceandtea.com.

Thursday, August 16^th Third Thursday at Antique Alley – stop in to TSTE West Monroe to see what the excitement is all about!

Saturday, August 18^th 4pm – 9 pm Hippie Fest & Food Truck Rally in Downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks. Live music, a “love bug” car show and more! Stop by TSTE Tarpon Springs for in store promotions!

August 21st 6:30 pm- TSTE Cincinnati’s Chef Series continues with Tom Milliken, Executive Chef of Desha’s American Tavern. RSVP to cinncinati@spiceandtea.com or 513-531-7000. $25.00 pp. $20.00 if you buy the whole series.

Saturday, August 25^th 4pm – 8pm Wine and Art Walk on the Sponge Docks! Purchase tickets from participating merchants, like TSTE Tarpon Springs, or at spongedocks.net.

Tuesday, August 28 ^th 6:30pm. Join TSTE Winter Park and Farm-to-Fork chefs Sharon and Melissa for a Cooking Workshop on Marinades! Participants will create multiple marinades using a combination of fresh and dried herbs and spices as well as our custom spice blends and olive oils, which will then be applied to proteins and vegetables before being cooked and served as our meal. Only 12 seats at $40/person – prepayment required. Contact WinterPark@spiceandtea.com or call 407-64SPICE for more information!

July Calendar of Events

June 28

July 1^st, 2-5PM– TSTE Charleston hosts a Barbeque at the store! Stop by for a fun afternoon of food and live music! For mor

e information email Charleston@spiceandtea.com.

This month at TSTE Alexandria – Tea Tasting Master Classes on Tuesdays from 10:30am to Noon. Taught by our in-house Tea Maven, Nancy Novak, each session will be focused on different topics, starting with light teas, then dark teas, followed by herbal teas and finishing up the series with traditions and etiquette.

July 10: Green, White, and Oolong Teas – $20

July 17: Black and Puerh Teas – $20

July 24: Herbal Teas – $20

July 31: Traditions and Etiquette of Afternoon Tea; lite afternoon tea included – $25

Series Price: $75

Seating limited!! Reservations Required w/ payment in advance. Call or email the store: 571-312-8505 or Alexandria@spiceandtea.com

Monday, July 9 6:30PM TSTE Winter Park’s Summer Chef Series continues with Maureen Mitchell cooking up vegetarian delicacies in the form of Spiced Up Veggie Burgers – Coconut Cashew Patties, Middle Eastern Falafel and Portabella. Hurry to make your reservations, there are only a few seats left – 407-647-7423 or winterpark@spiceandtea.com

Monday, July 9 6:30PM – TSTE Birmingham & Bonnie’s Kitchen will host a summer foods/grilling demonstration class at 6527 Telegraph Road Bloomfeild Hills, MI. Call 248-540-4001 to register!

Wednesday, July 11^th6:30PM Join TSTE Cincinnati as we kick off our second half Chef Series with Chef Joel Gittens from The Art Institute of Cincinnati Culinary School, for a “Caribbean Cruise”. Enjoy Bacon Wrapped Plantain Fritters, Jamaican Jerk Spare Ribs, Coconut Beans and Rice and Caribbean Coconut Cake! RSVP to cinncinati@spiceandtea.com or 513-531-7000. $25.00

July 14th and July 21st - Join TSTE Cincinnati, Saturday from 1-4pm for a New Twist to a Summertime Drink – A Tea Infused Ice Cream Social.

July 11^th & July 18th 7PM TSTE Georgetown hosts the Libations Bar School for a class on Bitters! Learn more about Libations here. Contact the store for more information about the class, 202-333-4540.

July 18th 6:30 – 8:30 pm TSTE Annapolis Taste & Learn Chef Demonstration featuring Kerri-Out! If you’re looking for jazz up healthy meals for your family w/ new twist using spices, come see local chef Kerri Albright from Kerri Out Catering (www.kerrioutfood.com) as she leads you on a culinary journey using our spices, blends, sugars, salts & teas in innovative ways! Seating limited!! Reservations Required with payment in advance. Call or e-mail the store: 410-280-2088 or Annapolis@spiceandtea.com

Fri-Sun, July 27^th-29^th TSTE Asheville has the 34^th Annual Bele Chere Music & Arts Festival happening right on their door step this year! “Bele Chere” means beautiful living. That’s what you’ll find in Asheville at the largest FREE arts and music street festival in the Southeast. Don’t forget to stop by the store & “Come In and Smell the Spices!”®

Saturday, July 28th - Join TSTE Cincinnati and the SPCA of Hamilton County for a Cat and Dog Fest. From 11-2pm the SPCA Mobile Unit with cats and dogs will be available for adoption. Doggie Delicacies and Catnip Cookies will be our treat for ALL our fuzzy friends. Proceeds of sales will go to the SPCA of Hamilton County.

June Calendar of Events

May 31

Friday, June 1^st to August 31^st. TSTE Winter Park is a proud participant in viagra

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TSTE Cincinnatiis celebrating a Year and a Half Birthday during the month of June! Every Saturday from 1-4 pm Chef Rob will be grilling up a storm with hand-mixed rubs and blends for sampling! Tea Samplings– Try It You Will Like It! Every Sunday 1-4:00pm – Can’t make up your mind of what tea to get – try it before you buy it.

Friday June 1st – Saturday, June 16^th . Win a Grilling Party for Father’s Day when you shop at TSTE Cincinnati. Raffle begins June 1st .Winner announced June 16th. Win a portable grill, delectable rubs/blends for your grilling pleasure, gift card from Whole Foods and a Grilling Book from Sur La Table. Every $20.00 you spend you get a chance to win!

Monday, June 4th 5:00pm Open House at TSTE Cincinnati for Staff and Students of The Art Institute of Ohio. Take a personal tour of the store and savor some mouth-watering appetizers prepared by Chef Rob. Proceeds of sales that night will go to The Joe Hayden Scholarship Fund.

Tuesday, June 5^th6:30-8:30pm. The Chef Series Returns to TSTE Alexandria. Welcome Chef Brian McPherson of Jackson 20 and The Grille at Morrison House. Seating is limited. Advance registration recommended. Tickets are $40 day of (pending availability); $35 in advance. To register: stop by the store, call 571-312-8505 or email: Alexandria@spiceandtea.com. Parking available across the street in the city underground garage.

Thursday, June 7th 11:00am -1:30pm– eWomen Networking Luncheonat the Hyde Park Country Club. Stop by TSTE Cincinnati’s booth for ideas on a new twist to your summertime drink – refreshing tea and lemonade ideas.

Saturday, June 9th 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Wine Walk! Taste fine wine, receive special discounts shopping local retailers and enjoy music while strolling the streets of downtown Tarpon and the Sponge Docks. Tickets can be picked up in the store or for more information call 727-942-9463. TSTE Tarpon Springs will offer a sample bag of a hand-made blend.

Sunday, June 10^th 11:00am – 7:00pm. TSTE Annapolis is offering a special promotion for tourgoers on the 7^th Annual Eastport Home & Garden tour. Bring your ticket by the store.

Monday, June 11th 6:30- 8:00pm – Learn & Taste Chef Series at TSTE Cincinnati. John Broshar Owner and Chef of the Pelican Reef. Save YOUR seat: call 513-531-7000 or email us at cincinnati@spiceandtea.com. Cost $25.00.

Tuesday, June 12 6:30 – 8:30pm. Nutritionista Series: The Complete Plate at TSTE Alexandria. Join us as we welcome Tricia McCauley for her second of six herbalism workshops, this one focusing on how to be fed by your food: What does it mean to “eat healthy?” and what exactly is “holistic nutrition?” Join us as we re-examine the traditional meal with new tools for structuring a healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner and beyond. Seating limited. Reservations Required. $20/class or 3 for $45. Call or email the store: 571-312-8505 or Alexandria@spiceandtea.com. Please note: The Spice & Tea Exchange Companies promote no specific health claims with their premium spices, herbs and teas. All information presented in this series are solely those of the guest speaker.

Saturday, June 16^th 10:00am to 6:00pm. TSTE Williamsburg Grand Opening. Samples and give-aways all day!

Tuesday, June 19^th TSTE Winter Park’s own Maureen Mitchell will host her first class in a series of vegetarian cooking workshops featuring TSTE spice blends and fresh summer produce! Unique and delicious dishes will include variations on the classic veggie burger, pomegranate tempeh salad with balsamic dressing, vegetarian pates and much more. Please call Maureen at the shop for details and reservations.

Wednesday, June 20th 6:00pm to 8:00pm. TSTE Tarpon Springs celebrates the Summer Solstice! Come In and Smell the Spices! and enjoy sangria made with our teas and appetizers. Shoppers on the longest day of the year will enjoy a 10% discount and a raffle for a gift basket of assorted spices and teas! RSVP by phone (727) 491-3030 or email tarpon@spiceandtea.com by June 18th!

Saturday, June 23 12:00pm – 7:00pm. John Carlyle Square, Old Town Alexandria VA – “Champagne Strawberries and Chocolate” Food and Wine Festival! General admission FREE with live entertainment, children’s corner, cooking demonstrations, and more. Tickets will have to be purchased for food and beverage samples: One (1) book of 25 tastes is $20. This event focuses on showcasing the numerous diverse restaurants of Alexandria combined with the opportunity to give back to the community through local non-profit organizations. This is an exciting event, well anticipated by the local community that will transform John Carlyle Square into a lively festival completed with live entertainments, children’s activities, and cooking demonstrations. The local community of Northern Virginia will rediscover John Carlyle Square enjoying a glass of wine while wandering through for unique food samples. TSTE Alexandria is a proud participant!

May Calendar of Events

April 30

All Month! Every Saturday from 1-4pm. Celebrate National Burger and BBQ Month with TSTE Cincinnati. Chef-in-Res

idence Rob will be grilling up a storm with hand-mixed rubs and blends for sampling in the store.

Tuesday, May 1st. TSTE Key West Opens. Congratulations Paulette Callender!

Friday, May 4th 6-10pm.TSTE Cincinnati is a sponsor for the Civic Garden Annual Preview Plant Sale Party. Be the first to pick out your spring and summer garden plants from a wide variety of vegetable, ornamental, blooming, annual and perennial specimens. Join in a silent auction and a rare plant auction. Enjoy dinner by the bite, wine, beer, music and more. Stop by the TSTE booth for some Raspberry Lavender Infused Lemonade. $40 in advance, $50 at the door.

Saturday, May 5th. TSTE Grapevine Opens. Congratulations to Nancy & Jerry McBrayer!

Saturday, May 5th 11am – 8 pm. Newport on the Levee hosts the Second Fine Crafts and Arts Fest, a celebration of talented artists and their unique handcrafted art. TSTE Cincinnati invites you to stop by for samplings of our hand-mixed Olive Oil Blends!

Saturday, May 5th 12-2pm. Andre’ and Margaux Amedee are setting up a lemonade stand at TSTE New Orleans to earn money for a special cause. The kids will be at the store as a part of National Lemonade Day. Proceeds from their sales will benefit Team Gleason, the charity started by Steve Gleason, the former NFL New Orleans Saints safety/special teams player recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).”Geaux” cups of lemonade made with TSTE’s Chamomile Citrus Tea and Lemon Sugar will be available to purchase from the kids.

Saturday, May 5th 10 – 11:30am. TSTE Alexandria welcomes Tricia McCauley for her fourth of six herbalism workshops. This interactive class begins with a holistic overview of digestion, and provides participants with simple tools and practices to balance digestive challenges. Bring a Mug!! Seating limited. Reservations Required. $12/class or $30 half series (any 3 of six). Call or email the store: 571-312-8505 or Alexandria@spiceandtea.com. Please note: The Spice & Tea Exchange Companies promote no specific health claims with their premium spices, herbs and teas. All information presented in this series are solely those of the guest speaker.

Sunday, May 6th 1-5 pm. TSTE West Monroe is part of Antique Alley Spring Open House! Enjoy entertainment and refreshments while you shop!

Sunday, May 6th. TSTE Birmingham is excited to be a part of the Birmingham Farmers Market, kicking off its 10th season. The lively outdoor market will be held in public Parking Lot 6 on the east side of N. Old Woodward (across from Salvatore Scallopini Restaurant and Booth Park) each Sunday through October 28.

Tuesday, May 8th 6:30 – 8pm. TSTE Cincinnati continues their Learn and Taste Chef Series with cookbook author and food columnist Rita Heikenfeld. This month’s theme: How to’s of Gardening with Herbs. Save your seat by calling 513-531-7000 or email Cincinnati@spiceandtea.com.

Tuesday, May 8th 6:30 – 8:30pm.TSTE Alexandria continues their 2012 Chef Series with Chef Sandhu. This Learn and Taste dessert-focused event highlights Spring Flavors! Spring comes, and as “the flower learn their colored shapes,” Chef Sandhu will demonstrate a bounty of ideas for incorporating herbs into your Spring Desserts. Space limited; advance registration required. $40/person; $35 if paid in advance. Series (4) pricing: $135/person. Day-of-event in store promotions will be featured. Parking across the street in City Garage (King & Fairfax). Contact Alexandria@spiceandtea.com or 571-312-8505.

Wednesday, May 9th 6:30-8:30pm.Chef Sandhu brings Spring Flavors to TSTE Annapolis! Space limited; advance registration required. $40/person; $35 if paid in advance. Series (4) pricing: $135/person. Day-of-event in store promotions will be featured. Parking Validation Vouchers for City Garage will be provided. Contact Annapolis@spiceandtea.com or 410-280-2088.

Saturday, May 12th 10 – 11:30am. Tricia McCauley’s fourth of six herbalism workshops comes to TSTE Annapolis! This interactive class begins with a holistic overview of digestion, and provides participants with simple tools and practices to balance digestive challenges. Bring a Mug!! Seating limited. Reservations Required. $12/class or $30 half series (any 3 of six). Call or email the store: Annapolis@spiceandtea.com or 410-280-2088. Parking Validation Stamps Offered to All Participants. Please note: The Spice & Tea Exchange Companies promote no specific health claims with their premium spices, herbs and teas. All information presented in this series are solely those of the guest speaker.

Sunday, May 13th 2-4pm. TSTE Cincinnati is offering free Therapeutic Massage by Barbara VanWye with every purchase. Bring Mom in for a special treat!

Thursday, May 16th 5:30 -8:30pm – Third Thursdays on the Alley! Shop at your favorite Antique Alley Shops. TSTE West Monroe is offering Door Prizes and Refreshments!

Wednesday, May 23rd 6:30 -8pm. TSTE Cincinnati‘s Chef-in-Residence Rob demonstrates Grilling with Tea. Learn how to use tea as an infuser to BBQ sauces and grilling blends! Save YOUR seat: call 513-531-7000 or email us at cincinnati@spiceandtea.com. Cost $25.00.

April Calendar of Events

March 30

Wednesday, April 4th 5:30–7:30pm – Join us at TSTE Cincinnati for a Wine Tasting/Happy Hour Fundraiser for

Miracles for Life. To RSVP call 513-531-7000 or email us at cincinnati@spiceandtea.com

Wednesday April 4th through Sunday April 8th TSTE Alexandria. Join us as we celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of our opening in Old Town! We’ll be running specials from our birthday on April 4th through the weekend!

Saturday & Sunday, April 7th-8th – TSTE of Williamsburg Opening Weekend! We welcome our newest store to the fold!

Tuesday, April 10th 6:30pm – Learn & Taste Cooking Demonstration at TSTE of Cincinnati. Join host Chef and Proprietor David Cook (of DAVEEDS in Mt Adams). Reservation required, please call 513-531-7000. $25.00

Thursday, April 12th 11am – 1:30pm eWomanNetwork Event – Get Social and Become the Expert! Speaker: Leon Spencer, Elements Event Centre. Stop by TSTE Cincinnati’s booth for a special treat!

Friday & Saturday, April 13th & 14th – VeloFest – TSTE St. Augustine is a sponsor on the new map of better, friendly roads for bicycling in St. John’s County!

Saturday, April 14th 9am-1pm E-cycle Event with Whole Foods. Spring Cleaning Event for your Spices & Herbs. Bring in your old and get a discount on a replenishment from TSTE Cincinnati.

Saturday, April 14th 10-11:30am – TSTE Alexandria welcomes back Tricia McCauley for her third of six herbalism workshops, this one focusing on Eating Healthy On the Go. This workshop is for you if your challenge is cooking with a busy schedule, eating on the run, or both! Learn time-saving tips and tricks for healthy eating. Tricia McCauley is a certified health coach and herbalist and the founder of Nutricia Consulting. She holds a master’s degree in herbal medicine from the Tai Sophia Institute, and attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is certified as a health coach by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She currently practices at Healing Arts of Capitol Hill, and is the resident herbalist at Common Good City Farm in Washington DC. Email alexandria@spiceandtea.com for details & to RSVP.

Wednesday, April 18th – Stop by TSTE Charleston to wish them a Happy Anniversary!

Wednesday, April 18th 6-9pm TSTE Birmingham invites you to stop in for spice and wine tastings at the store!

Wednesday, April 18th 5-8pm – Taste of Winter Park (located at the Winter Park Framer’s Market) – TSTE Winter Park will partner with The Ancient Olive and Waterkist Farms. We will showcase Florida Sunshine and Parfume de Sel on locally grown, heirloom tomatoes with olive oil. Delicious fun for all!

Saturday, April 21st 10:00-11:30am – The Nutritionista series continues at TSTE Annapolis. Welcome Tricia McCauley for her third of six herbalism workshops “Eating Healthy On the Go.” If your challenge is cooking with a busy schedule, eating on the run, or both, this is the workshop for you! Founder of Nutricia Consulting Tricia McCauley is a certified health coach and herbalist. She currently practices at Healing Arts of Capitol Hill, and is the resident herbalist at Common Good City Farm in Washington DC. Seating limited & reservations required, $12/class or $30 half series (any 3 of six). Call or email annapolis@spiceandtea.com or 410-280-2088 **Parking Validation Stamps Offered to All Participants**

Sunday, April 22nd 12-5pm - TSTE St Augustine will be at Slow Food First Coast’s Tour de Farm—frying up fresh local potatoes—french fries with Black Truffle Sea Salt and other spices!

Wednesday, April 25th 6:30pm-8:30pm – The Chef Series Returns! Welcome Chef Andrew Adams of PLUME (in the Jefferson Hotel, DC) back to TSTE of Alexandria. One of the finest restaurants in the capital, Plume serves as a discreet and elegant backdrop to the culinary artistry of our award-winning Executive Chef, Chris Jakubiec and his team including Sous Chef Andrew Adams. The approach at Plume draws on both traditional and modern techniques to create seasonal restaurant menus that are inspired by the harvest of Thomas Jefferson’s kitchen gardens at Monticello. Seating is limited. Advance registration recommended. To register, stop by the store, call 571-312-8505 or email Alexandria@SpiceAndTea.com Parking available across the street in the City underground garage.

Sunday, April 29th TSTE Birmingham is hosting a “Pop-Up” dinner with Komodo Kitchens! Contact the store for more information.

March Calendar of Events

March 1

Saturday & Sunday, March 3rd & 4th 12:00-2:00 pm – TSTE Cincinnati – Friends & Family at Old Navy Rookwood Commons – Pizza and Tea Party – store specials!

Tuesday, March 6^th 6:30-8:30 pm – TSTE Winter Park and The Bohemian Baker present “March Mushroom Madness!” Holly Luisi, The Bohemian Baker will demonstrate Potato Mushroom Rosettes w/White Truffle Oil, Mushroom Paradise Chestnut Wellington, and Sweet Matcha Custard Tartlette. $30 per class. Go to TheBohemianBaker.com to register. Class size is limited, so reserve your space soon!

Thursday, March 8^th 6-9pm – TSTE Birmingham invites you to Spice Up Your Winter Nights! with Complementary Herbal Lectures from Jim McDonald, Intuitive Tarot Readings from Gail Schmidt from Kitchen Table Wisdom, and Individual Yoga Mini-Sessions with Anton Simper.

Friday March 9th 6:00-9:00pm – Manifest Gallery – Opening Reception INK and AIR. Featuring Tea and Olive Oil Blends from The Spice & Tea Exchange Cincinnati. More info at www.manifestgallery.org

Saturday, March 10th 10-11:30 am. TSTE Annapolis welcomes Tricia McCauley for her second of six herbalism workshops: How to be Fed by Your Food: What does it mean to “eat healthy?” Join in to re-examine the traditional meal with new tools for structuring a healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner and beyond. Seating limited, reservations required. $12/class. Call 410-280-2088 or email Annapolis@spiceandtea.com. *Parking validation stamps offered to all participants. Please note: The Spice & Tea Exchange Companies promote no specific health claims with their premium spices, herbs and teas. All information presented in this series are solely those of the guest speaker.

Saturday, March 10th 12 noon to 6pm. The “Sailing Capitol of the Nation,” Annapolis, becomes a culinary and wine connoisseur paradise during The Annapolis Food & Wine Festival 2012! Join TSTE Annapolis at the Annapolis Marriott for the Chesapeake Ballroom Tasting Event – our booth will be full of goodies for you to enjoy!

Tuesday, March 13th 6:30pm - TSTE Cincinnati's March Learn & Taste Cooking Demonstration. Host Chef: Amy Heyd, Chef and Cookbook Author of Saints at the Dinner Table. Reservation required, call 513-531-7000. $25.00 per person.

Friday, March 16th – TSTE Annapolis celebrates their 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Stop in for the celebration and special in-store promotions!

Fri., Sat. & Sun., March 16th, 17th, & 18th – The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival – www.wpsaf.org - Visit TSTE Winter Park!

Saturday, March 17th,10am-6pm – TSTE St. Augustine celebrates 4 YEARS on Hypolita Street! Stop in to say Hi to Colleen, enter a raffle a

nd see what SURPRISES she has in store for you!

Saturday, March 17th All Day-TSTE Tarpon Springs invites you to Come In and Smell the Spices! and enjoy a cup of any of our Green Teas!

Sunday, March 18th 6:00-8:00pm – The Chef Series Returns!! Welcome Chef de Cuisine Chris Watson of BRABO to TSTE Alexandria. In the third month of our Chef Series, we welcome one of last year's all-stars: Chef de Cuisine Chris Watson of BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier and BRABO Tasting Room. Seating is limited. Advance registration recommended. Tickets are $40 day of (pending availability); $35 in advance. To register: stop by the store, call 571-312-8505 or email: Alexandria@SpiceAndTea.com. Parking available across the street in the City underground garage.

Sunday, March 18th 1:00pm to 4:00pm– TSTE Cincinnati Host Chef Judy Walsh from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute – Celebrate an Irish High Tea

Tuesday, March 20^th 6:30 -8:15pm – TSTE Winter Park presents U-Pickle, a lecture and workshop with Bill Hettig, Master Pickler. Learn the secrets of no-cook, brine pickles: you know them as Dill Pickles, Sauerkraut, Kimchi, and Pickled Peppers. Workshop includes: Hands-on pickling instruction, vegetables, choice of herb blends, and brine. You will go home with a fresh batch of your own brine pickles. Pickling Lecture with pickle sampling and hands-on workshop ! $20.00 Perfect Pickler Kit includes 1-qt. wide mouth canning jar $24.00. Mastery of Brine Pickling work booklet! 5.00. Lecture + Workshop + Workbook + Perfect Pickler Kit = Special Package $44.00 Lecture for spouse or extra family member $10.00 add’l per person. To register or for more info please write Bill at: bill@perfectpickler.com or call 407-415-8336.

Thursday, March 22nd 7:00pm – Nectar Restaurant Dinner Club. Paprika Night hosted by TSTE Cincinnati. Reservations required 513-929-0525, $60.00

Friday, March 23rd 10am-7pm – TSTE Annapolis invites you to Maryland Day! Commemorating the founding of the colony of Maryland, a legal holiday devoted to Maryland history! TSTE Annapolis will have special promotions this weekend – be sure to stop by!

Saturday, March 24th 11:00 am-2:00pm – join TSTE Alexandria for a Wedding Vendor Reception @ John Carlyle House where you can sample luscious teas and review offerings / sample favors / venues for your wedding!

Saturday, March 24th 1-4pm TSTE Tarpon Springs celebrates Greek Independence! Stop in and get Your Greek On – enjoy samples of Greek-style Easter Foods while watching the Greek Independence Day Parade!

Saturday, March 31st 1-4:00pm - TSTE Cincinnati hosts a FOODIE DAY! If you missed out on the Chef creations this month, here's your chance to try samples from this months featured foods!

January Calendar of Events

January 6

January is HOT TEA MONTH! Give us a comment here for a chance to win a Tea Party Sampler!
Every Saturday in January – TSTE Tarpon Springs – Celebrate Hot Tea Month! Tea tastings every Saturday. Get a free Honey Spoon or Sugar Swizzle Stick with every 3-Tea Sampler purchase.

Thursday, Jan 5^th – 4:00 pm TSTE Birmingham- Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremonies. Stop in to visit Team Jen and welcome them to the TSTE family!

Wednesday, January 11^th – 6:30-8pm - TSTE Cincinnati – Chef Series – Winter Comfy Food cooking demonstrations and tastings with Chef Paul Dagenbach, Executive Chef from the Tavern Restaurant Group, Cincinnati. Cost is $25. Call 513-531-700 or email cincinnati@spiceandtea.com to register

Monday, January 17^th – 7-9 pm TSTE Alexandria – Taste & Learn Chef Series with TSTE’s own Chef Donna Desfor of There’s a Chef in My Kitchen! Don’t miss this chance to go on a culinary adventure to discover all the fundamentals of taste & flavor – sweet, salt, sour, bitter and savory! There will be recipes, in-store discounts and giveaways. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 the day of the event. Call 571-312-8505 or email alexandria@spiceandtea.com to register.

December 2011 Calendar of Events

December 5

Every Thursday this month. TSTE Savannah will be open until 9pm.

Wednesday, December 7th, 7:30pm. 41st Annual Boca Raton Holiday Parade follows the Federal Highway, SE 8th Street to N Mizner Blvd. Stop by TSTE Boca Raton to see what’s new in the shop!

Thursday, December 8th. Broughton Street 4th Annual Open House Event -Eat, drink and be merry with TSTE Savannah and other retailers who will stay open ’til 9 for shopping and fun! Look for special offers, prizes, raffles, etc.

Thursday, December 8th, 6pm – Midnight. TSTE Annapolis will be open late to meet your holiday shopping needs! Enjoy samples, special guests and holiday promotions! Email Annapolis@spiceandtea.com or visit us on Facebook.com/SpiceAndTeaAnnapolis for more information.

Saturday, December 10th. TSTE John’s Pass celebrates their 4th Anniversary by hosting an Open House! Stop in for in-store specials and congratulate Lisa & Vik!

Saturday & Sunday, December 10th & 11th. Tour St. Augustine’s historic Bed and Breakfast Inns, all decorated in Holiday finery. This year’s tour theme is “Ghosts of Christmas Past” This year the innkeepers invite tour guests to peek into the past and learn about the sentimental stories or supernatural secrets that have inhabited their historic homes for decades, many for 100 years or more. In addition to being able to enjoy each Inn’s dazzling Christmas season displays, tour participants will be able to enjoy taste treats throughout the Holiday Tour: Each Inn unites with one of St. Augustine’s leading restaurants and confectioners, who serve complimentary samples. The tour takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. each day; half of the inns welcome visitors on Saturday, and half on Sunday. Ticket purchased online are $25. Proceeds from the Holiday Tour will benefit the St. Augustine Record “Empty Stocking Fund“. TSTE St. Augustine is a “Friends Of The Tour,” a group of local businesses that support the St. Augustine Historic Inns and our Annual Holiday Tour.

Thursday, December 15th. Antique Alley’s Third Thursdays continue with “Tacky Christmas Sweater Night.” Shop at TSTE West Monroe from 5:00 – 8:00pm and receive a “Free Blend with Purchase” when wearing a Tacky Christmas Sweater. Stop in to sample Cranberry Chutney! TSTE West Monroe extended Holiday Shopping Hours: Mon-Wed 10:00 – 6:00, Thurs-Sat 10:00 – 7:00, Sunday 1:00 – 5:00.

Thursday, December 15th, 6pm – Midnight. TSTE Annapolis will be open late to meet your holiday shopping needs! Enjoy samples, special guests and holiday promotions! Email Annapolis@spiceandtea.com or visit us on Facebook.com/SpiceAndTeaAnnapolis for more information.