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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme—in Single Teaspoon Servings
Get a whiff of ingenious new spice company TSP! Former Baltimore Sun editorial page writer Sara Engram and Art Historian Katie Luber seal up easy-to-use individual packets to keep spices fresh longer. Once a spice falls victim to light and air, its shelf life is a mere 12 months. Spices are packed in tin containers of 12 envelopes apiece ($10), every packet measuring an exact teaspoon, which is how the company got its name, Tsp. Cardamom, tumeric, fennel seed, coriander, you pick—Sara and Katie fill each envelope with pure spice, no filler, stabilizers, or anti-caking agents. Available online at http://www.tspspices.com and Atwater’s Deli.
Eggciting Surprises
Goodies for the little ones’ baskets are always hard to find, so pick up these unique European chocolate eggs from Stone Mill Bakery with the prize inside. 10751 Falls Road, Lutherville, 410.821.1358.
We Could Live By This Bread Alone
Stone Mill Bakery’s artisan breads, homemade soups and specialty desserts have long been a Baltimore favorite. So popular is this bakery, the long lines make us feel carb-desperate on occasion…but we stick them out. Take heart, bread buyers: owner Alfie Himmelrich expands this spring into the adjacent space (in the post office’s old space) and will bring more specialty food items, prepared food and, thank heaven, more room. 10751 Falls Road, Lutherville, 410.821.1358.
Fat and Happy Hour
Baltimore Cupcake Company offers Cupcake Happy Hour every weekday, with all the sweet cupcake-y treats in the store $1 from 5:00-6:00. Stop in to enjoy the sumptuous vanilla cake with key lime frosting or the classic coconut; while you’re there, order a decadent cupcake tree for your next children’s party. The shop has expanded into the metro DC area with a new store at 17912 Georgia Avenue, Olney, 301.774.0111—but the original still sits at 1433 East Fort Avenue, 410.783.1600.
How to Succeed as an Easter Bunny
Husband and wife team Jennifer and Ben Hausner of Glarus Chocolatier offer handmade chocolates made the old fashioned way—by human hand—with no preservatives and only the finest ingredients. Try their truffle eggs—an elegant egg half, filled to the brim with truffles. It’s an extra special treat. Of course, we can’t resist the classic bunny mold, too! 9 W. Aylesbury Road, Timonium, 410.252.6601.
A Fairy Godmother among Chefs
Chef Beth Andresini of Thyme for You, a personal chef service, whips up meals in your home and stocks them labeled in your freezer with easy heating instructions. With organic ingredients and gourmet entrees, you won’t compromise quality or flavor. Adjust a menu to suit any need, including Weight Watchers and South Beach. At the end of March, Chef Beth will introduce Field Box Dinners, an on-the-go dinner option perfect for the busy spring rec league season. Take some sage advice and let a seasoning professional do the cooking for you! Contact Chef Beth at 410.337.8963 or .