Costa Rican Spices: Health & Healing

Immerse yourself in the world of Costa Rican spices and learn about their intricacies, flavors, uses, and healing properties with regenerative spice farm owner Geri Brown! Geri will share a variety of fresh spices from her farm in Costa Rica to smell and taste while discussing how each can be used to heal. Join us and learn more about how Thai Ginger, Lemongrass, Hibiscus Flower, and the "3 Queens" (Ginger, Turmeric and Black Pepper), can be use not only to bring more joy and flavor into your meals and drinks but to heal a variety of health conditions.

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The Art of Spice Blending - SPECIAL EDITION: Morocco

Ready for some serious spice exploration? Delve into the enchanting world of spice blending in this&nbsp;SPECIAL EDITION&nbsp;of our most popular class with Claire Cheney, Curio's founder and blender-in-chief! This class will be centered around Morocco, with proceeds going to the&nbsp;<a href="https://curiospice.com/pages/cause-campaigns">Rose Oasis Project</a>&nbsp;- our latest fundraising initiative in support of the community of women farmers growing Damask roses, spices, and herbs in the Vallée Dades Mgoune of Morocco.

Mei Mei Dumplings Pop-Up

We are so excited to host our friends from <a href="https://meimeidumplings.com/">Mei Mei Dumplings</a> - whose delicious dumplings and more will be available for purchase and sampling at their pop-up in Curio's Lab on October 20th! Stop by to sample and also get dumpling packs, swag &amp; cookbooks to take home! Featured dumplings include: Curried Sweet Potato Dumplings - made with Curio vadouvan spice blend! Five Spice Tofu Mushroom Dumplings - made with Curio five spice blend! Lemongrass Pork Dumplings Cheddar Scallion Potato Dumplings About Mei Mei: Farm-Focused. Woman-Owned. Mei Mei's unconventional dumpling combinations showcase our love for great New England ingredients along with a pursuit of what tastes delicious. We use pasture-raised meat that is sourced from independent family-farms and source 70% of our produce from the Northeast. Chef Irene Li co-founded Mei Mei with her siblings in 2012 as a food truck. "Mei Mei” means little sister in Mandarin Chinese and Mei Mei food is an expression of the Li siblings’ favorite childhood eating experiences as Chinese-American kids growing up in Boston. In 2020, Irene teamed up with Babson MBA graduates Alyssa Lee and Annie Campbell to lead the business in its transformation into a Dumpling Factory, Cafe, and Classroom. Date/Time: Saturday, October 20th, 11-4pm Cost: Free! Location: The Lab @ Curio, 2267 Mass Ave in Cambridge Age: Open to all ages! Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:diana@curiospice.com">diana@curiospice.com</a> Location &amp; Parking: Metered parking available along Mass Ave or outside of Davis Square. NOTE: This is an open house - tickets are available but not required to attend!

NOCA - Harvest Hooplah

Join us for the annual NOCA Harvest Hooplah! Explore the local businesses of beautiful North Cambridge, and sample some delicious goodies along the way!

Author Event & Book Signing: Betty Liu, "The Chinese Way"

Join us for an exciting evening with author and friend Betty Liu as she stops in at Curio Spice Co on her book tour for her latest cookbook&nbsp;The Chinese Way! Come hear Betty speak about&nbsp;The Chinese Way, pick up a signed copy of the book, and even try out our all-new spice blend that we created in collaboration with Betty! About the Author: Betty Liu is a cookbook author, photographer, and doctor. She is an avid home cook with a passion to demystify Chinese cooking in a modern kitchen. Betty started writing about the Chinese homecooking she grew up with as a Chinese-American on her award-winning blog bettysliu.com and found joy in making and documenting food. Since then, her writing, photography, and recipes have been featured on sites such as Bon Appétit, Epicurious, and The New York Times. Her critically acclaimed debut cookbook,&nbsp;My Shanghai, was published in March 2021 and praised as one of The New York Times Best Cookbooks of 2021. She lives in Boston with her husband, Alexander Xu, and their dog, Annie, in Boston, where she is completing her surgical training.&nbsp;The Chinese Way&nbsp;is her second published cookbook. About "The Chinese Way": "In&nbsp;The Chinese Way, Betty Liu showcases a familiar mode of cooking in our family - applying Chinese techniques and a search for vibrantly varied textures and flavors to both traditional and non-traditional ingredients. Her inventive recipes show us that 'cooking Chinese' is an ethos that any home cook can learn. This book is a joy to read and cook from!" - Kaitlin, Sarah, Bill, and Judy Leong, New York Times bestselling authors of&nbsp;The Woks of Life "Like Betty Liu's first cookbook, the remarkable&nbsp;My Shanghai, this book is a treasure. The photographs are beautiful, the recipes are seductive, Betty's instructions are crystalline and there's something to love, learn and savor on each page.&nbsp;The Chinese Way&nbsp;teaches us traditional methods of cooking, gives us enticing recipes both classic and new, and then sets us free to use each lesson in our own kitchens in our own way. It's a brilliant way to teach and a delicious way to learn" - Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author of&nbsp;Baking with Dorie ﻿JOIN US! Free refreshments &amp; decaf coffee will be served. Date/Time:&nbsp;Thursday, October 3rd, 7-8:30pm Cost: FREE or $40 (includes book) Location: The Lab at Curio Spice, 2267 Mass Ave (enter through the shop @ 2265 Mass Ave) Age: Open to all ages! Questions? Email us at diana@curiospice.com

Verbena Beverage Co Pop-Up

Verbena Beverage Co, an all-inclusive beverage company, will be joining us in our lab all afternoon to share their unique approach to home bartending, sample their botanical infusions, and give you insider tips from their years of experience! You'll head home ready to impress your dinner guests with new flavors and inspiration. This is an open-house style event, where guests are invited to come say hello to a local, like-minded business in Curio's lab space. <a href="https://www.verbenabeveragecompany.com/">Verbena Beverage Co</a> is a small bar consulting and cocktail company run by Rob Dunn and Hannah Shields. Rob Dunn is a career bartender with a passion for teaching others. His cocktails are innovative, unique, and steeped in the history of brewing and distilling. Hannah Shields is a designer and an herbalist interested in sustainable practices and sharing the benefits of herbs with others. Verbena Beverage Company is the cumulation of their passions for hospitality, community and a sustainable approach to entertaining. The focus is all-inclusive beverages, offering a selection of herbal non-alcoholic beverages, custom cocktail recipes, classes and more. Verbena Beverage Co's <a href="https://www.verbenabeveragecompany.com/shop">Botanical Cocktail Kits</a> are a unique, delicious and fun way to approach mixology. Each original recipe is made up of dried herbs, teas, spices, and fruits, and comes in a reusable glass jar. These kits are designed to be infused with either a favorite spirit of your choice or simply hot water for a non-alcoholic variation. Organic, vegan, gluten free, delicious, try a Demo Bar Cocktail Kit at your next party or night in! Date/Time: September 28th, 12-3pm Cost: Free! Location: The Lab @ Curio, 2267 Mass Ave in Cambridge Age: Open to all ages! Location &amp; Parking: Metered parking available along Mass Ave or outside of Davis Square. Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:diana@curiospice.com">diana@curiospice.com</a> - we will get back to you as soon as possible! NOTE: This is an open house - tickets are available but not required to attend!

Portoula Greek Products Pop-Up

Come meet Nikki of portoula - a local business selling artisanal products from her homeland in Greece. Nikki will be sampling her delicious honey products - both on their own, and in seasonally-inspired light bites for you to enjoy. The perfect inspiration for your spring picnic or afternoon delight. PLUS, you can see and experience more of portoula's joy-inducing treasures from Greece! From colorful, hand felted shawls/scarves to gorgeous, meticulously hand crafted jewelry designs – this will be a feast for ALL the senses. Join us! This is an open-house style event (tickets are available but not required to attend!), where guests are invited to come say hello to a local, like-minded business in Curio's lab space. Stop by for as long as you like! Guided by her Greek heritage and a desire to live (and promote) a life of greater purpose, intention, and joy, Nikki Menounos Daigel created portoula. Purveyor of joy-inducing treasures inspired by the spirit of Greece, portoula celebrates handwrought, sustainably produced, artisanally crafted goods that bespeak an emotional relationship to one’s work; singular treasures that connect us with our past and with each other. Portoula single estate, raw, artisanal Greek honey varieties are indeed a treasure! Unlike the blossom honey widely available in the US, ours is forest honey – unmatched in flavor, texture, and nutritional benefits, it’s a true culinary delight. Produced especially for us by a 4th-generation beekeeper in Nikki’s small Greek village, nestled in the magical Arcadian mountains of the Peloponnese.

Mushroom Pop-Up at Curio Spice

Looking for a fun-gi way to spend your Saturday? Join&nbsp;<a href="https://fatmoonmushrooms.com/" target="_blank">Fat Moon Mushrooms</a>&nbsp;for a pop-up at <a href="https://curiospice.com/" target="_blank">Curio Spice in Cambridge</a>! They will be sampling and selling some of their favorite varieties grown in an indoor facility in Massachusetts. Stop by to learn more about the process, their favorite mushroom cooking techniques, and how to sign up for their CSA! <a href="https://fatmoonmushrooms.com/products/copy-of-pop-up-curio-spice-saturday-february-3rd-12-4pm?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&amp;utm_medium=product-links&amp;utm_content=web" target="_blank">Click here to pre-order a bag of mushrooms from Fat Moon for pickup during the event.</a> This is a free, open-house style event where customers are invited to meet with a like-minded business. <a href="https://fatmoonmushrooms.com/" target="_blank">https://fatmoonmushrooms.com/</a> Price: Free! Date/Time: Saturday June 22nd, 12-4PM Questions? Email us at events@curiospice.com! Directions: The Spice Lab is immediately adjacent to our spice shop, at 2267 Massachusetts Ave. Metered parking is available along Mass Ave, or there is a lot at the intersection of Day Street and Herbert Street towards Davis Square if you don't mind a quick walk! Elizabeth Almeida&nbsp;has been devoted to food, farming, family, and community throughout her life. She grew up on a multi-generation cattle farm in Ohio, where her family grew, canned, and froze their own veggies and meat. As a kid, Elizabeth was active in 4-H and FFA, winning many awards in livestock and cooking, including Grand Champion Chickens! After college, Elizabeth spent a year living and volunteering in the Appalachian region of eastern Kentucky, where her eyes were opened to justice issues, including:<ul><li>Food justice, as it relates to affordable access to healthy food</li><li>Environmental justice, in witnessing how the land was ravaged by corporations mining natural resources</li><li>Economic justice, in witnessing the societal effects of a lack of employment opportunities.</li></ul>She left Appalachia with a commitment to continue to work for justice. She lives out her values at Fat Moon, where she produces the healthiest of foods, recycles farm waste into a soil-enriching compost for local farms, and gardens, and provides jobs for her community. Fat Moon Mushrooms can be found in numerous local farmstands and farm to table restaurants around Eastern Massachusetts.

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Dairy Free Chocolate Pop-Up at Curio Spice

Come meet Sarah Shapiro of<a href="https://www.wildchildchocolate.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Wild Child Chocolate</a>&nbsp;for the perfect pick-me-up! Wild Child Chocolate is a small, women-owned business that lovingly handcrafts plant-based treats that take you on a sweet adventure. Stop by for a taste of her signature flavors, and the opportunity to bring your favorites home! Bring your friends to this free, open-house style event. This is an open-house style event, where guests are invited to come say hello to a local, like-minded business in <a href="https://curiospice.com/" target="_blank">Curio's</a> lab space. Sarah Shapiro&nbsp;is a chocolatier, poet, and Walking with Awareness Instructor. Sarah is based in Somerville, MA and hails from Chicago, IL. She is the idea generator for Wild Child Chocolate, developing recipes, taste testing, and tinkering the day away. Sarah also teaches truffle-making, poetry, and rambling. From the time Sarah was a little girl, chocolate was always the answer. Are you sad? Have some chocolate. Happy! Let's celebrate with chocolate. After working in a family run confiserie, in Chicago, and traveling the world, Sarah is thrilled to invite you into her latest adventure, Wild Child Chocolate. Date/Time: Sunday, June 9th, 1-5pm Cost: Free! Location: The Lab @ Curio, 2267 Mass Ave in Cambridge Age: Open to all ages! Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:sage@curiospice.com" target="_blank">events@curiospice.com</a> - we will get back to you as soon as possible! Location &amp; Parking: Metered parking available along Mass Ave or outside of Davis Square. NOTE: This is an open house - tickets are available but not required to attend!

Greek Products Pop-Up at Curio Spice

Come meet Nikki of&nbsp;<a href="https://portoula.com/" target="_blank">portoula</a>&nbsp;- a local business selling artisanal products from her homeland in Greece. Nikki will be&nbsp;sampling her delicious honey products&nbsp;- both on their own, and in seasonally-inspired light bites for you to enjoy. The perfect inspiration for your spring picnic or afternoon delight. PLUS, you can see and experience more of portoula's joy-inducing treasures from Greece! From colorful,&nbsp;hand felted shawls/scarves to gorgeous, meticulously hand crafted jewelry designs&nbsp;– this will be a feast for ALL the senses. Join us! This is an open-house style event, where guests are invited to come say hello to a local, like-minded business in Curio's lab space. Stop by for as long as you like! Guided by her Greek heritage and a desire to live (and promote) a life of greater purpose, intention, and joy, Nikki Menounos Daigel created&nbsp;<a href="https://portoula.com/" target="_blank">portoula</a>. Purveyor of joy-inducing treasures inspired by the spirit of Greece, portoula celebrates handwrought, sustainably produced, artisanally crafted goods that bespeak an emotional relationship to one’s work; singular treasures that connect us with our past and with each other. Portoula single estate, raw, artisanal Greek honey varieties are indeed a treasure! Unlike the blossom honey widely available in the US, ours is forest honey – unmatched in flavor, texture, and nutritional benefits, it’s a true culinary delight. Produced especially for us by a 4th-generation beekeeper in Nikki’s small Greek village, nestled in the magical Arcadian mountains of the Peloponnese. Date/Time:&nbsp;Saturday, June 8th, 12-4pm Cost: Free! Location: The Lab @ Curio, 2267 Mass Ave in Cambridge Age: Open to all ages! Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:sage@curiospice.com" target="_blank">events@curiospice.com</a> Location &amp; Parking: Metered parking available along Mass Ave or outside of Davis Square. NOTE: This is an open house - tickets are available but not required to attend!

The Art of Spice Blending Class

Ready for some serious spice exploration? Delve into the enchanting world of spice blending with Susan Turner of <a href="https://curiospice.com/" target="_blank">Curio Spice</a>, our lead recipe developer. She’ll introduce you to our flavor theory and the principles that we use to make the exquisite blends we’re known for. Susan will guide you through tasting different spices and teach you about flavor and aroma. She will demonstrate blending techniques and discuss how attention to details such as texture and color can make a blend sing. And, Susan will share insider knowledge about layering flavor, roasting spices, grinding, sensory analysis, and training your palate. In the hands-on portion of this class, you’ll make one of Curio’s classic blends plus create a blend of your own from our spice cupboard of over 80 intriguing spices.You’ll head home with Curio's Spice Flavor Wheel, blending recipes, and jars of the two blends you made during class. Join us for this wonder-filled evening! This is a small class, limited to 15 participants. Sign up today to reserve your spot! Class price:&nbsp;$85 per person Coffee and light snacks included. Thursday&nbsp;June 6th, 6-8:30pm Ages&nbsp;12 and up. Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:sage@curiospice.com" target="_blank">events@curiospice.com</a>! We will get back to you as soon as possible! Giving this class as a gift?&nbsp;<a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0548/7922/3970/files/Lab_Class_Card_17nov23-print.pdf?v=1700255424" target="_blank">Download a free print-and-fold gift card here</a>. Covid safety: Per the CDC’s and City of Cambridge’s guidance, masks are encouraged but not required. Attendees will not be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative rapid test. Please respect your fellow attendees. If you feel sick, stay home. Directions: The Spice Lab is immediately adjacent to our spice shop, at 2267 Massachusetts Ave. Metered parking is available along Mass Ave, or there is a lot at the intersection of Day Street and Herbert Street towards Davis Square if you don't mind a quick walk! Refund policy:&nbsp;Full refund or credit available up to 1 week prior to the event. Susan Turner&nbsp;heads our recipe development program, creating and testing delicious dishes and feeding our team many, many cookies to get the ratios just right. She also coordinates our class offerings and directs our graphics program. Susan has been cooking since childhood and grew up in a family who gardened, cooked, canned, baked, and made things. She’s fussy about tomatoes and crazy about Kampot red long pepper.

Ready for some serious spice exploration? Delve into the enchanting world of spice blending with Susan Turner, <a href="https://curiospice.com/" target="_blank">Curio Spice's</a> lead recipe developer. She’ll introduce you to flavor theory and the principles that we use to make the exquisite blends Curio is known for. Susan will guide you through tasting different spices and teach you about flavor and aroma. She will demonstrate blending techniques and discuss how attention to details such as texture and color can make a blend sing. And, Susan will share insider knowledge about layering flavor, roasting spices, grinding, sensory analysis, and training your palate. In the hands-on portion of this class, you’ll make one of Curio’s classic blends plus create a blend of your own from our spice cupboard of over 80 intriguing spices.You’ll head home with Curio's Spice Flavor Wheel, blending recipes, and jars of the two blends you made during class. Join us for this wonder-filled evening! This is a small class, limited to 15 participants. Sign up today to reserve your spot! “I really enjoyed the experience from start to finish! I loved learning the spice fun facts and getting to know others. The process was creative and brought me some joy. Thank you! I will definitely be a repeat customer.” -Heather, Art of Spice Blending Class price:&nbsp;$85 per person Coffee and light snacks included. Thursday&nbsp;May 9th, 6-8:30pm Ages&nbsp;12 and up. Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:sage@curiospice.com" target="_blank">events@curiospice.com</a>! We will get back to you as soon as possible! Giving this class as a gift?&nbsp;<a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0548/7922/3970/files/Lab_Class_Card_17nov23-print.pdf?v=1700255424" target="_blank">Download a free print-and-fold gift card here</a>. Covid safety: Per the CDC’s and City of Cambridge’s guidance, masks are encouraged but not required. Attendees will not be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative rapid test. Please respect your fellow attendees. If you feel sick, stay home. Directions: The Spice Lab is immediately adjacent to our spice shop, at 2267 Massachusetts Ave. Metered parking is available along Mass Ave, or there is a lot at the intersection of Day Street and Herbert Street towards Davis Square if you don't mind a quick walk! Refund policy:&nbsp;Full refund or credit available up to 1 week prior to the event. Susan Turner&nbsp;heads our recipe development program, creating and testing delicious dishes and feeding our team many, many cookies to get the ratios just right. She also coordinates our class offerings and directs our graphics program. Susan has been cooking since childhood and grew up in a family who gardened, cooked, canned, baked, and made things. She’s fussy about tomatoes and crazy about Kampot red long pepper.

Single Origin Sotto Chocolate Pop-Up at Curio Spice

Do you care about where your ingredients come from? Do you love supporting local, women-owned businesses? More importantly, do you like CHOCOLATE? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then this pop-up is for you. Come meet Amy Vachon of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sottochocolate.com/" target="_blank">Sotto Chocolate&nbsp;</a>- a Watertown-based chocolate company looking to disrupt the industry with ethically sourced bars and inventive flavors. Come try a selection of her favorites - Cardy Dark, White Pistachio, and Raspberry Swirl - and take them home to the sweet people in your life. The perfect grad gift! This is an open-house style event, where guests are invited to come say hello to a local, like-minded business in Curio's lab space. Sole maker,&nbsp;Amy Vachon, is trained via Ecole Chocolat and The New Batch chocolate schools. Amy is also a clinical pharmacy director and amateur violinist. Date/Time: Saturday, May 25th, 12-4pm Cost: Free! Location: The Lab @ Curio, 2267 Mass Ave in Cambridge Age: Open to all ages! Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:sage@curiospice.com" target="_blank">events@curiospice.com</a> - we will get back to you as soon as possible! Location &amp; Parking: Metered parking available along Mass Ave or outside of Davis Square. NOTE: This is an open house - tickets are available but not required to attend!

Turkish Products Pop-Up at Curio Spice

<a href="https://curiospice.com/">Curio Spice</a> is excited to welcome Koy Pantry to the lab! Longtime friends of Curio, Serdar and Baran are Turkish immigrants who started their own business selling artisan products from their home country. They will be joining us for an afternoon of storytelling, sampling and more, offering some of their exclusive products that we do not carry in-store. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet the people behind one of Curio's newest product line &amp; taste the delicious flavors of Turkey! This is an open-house style event, where guests are invited to come say hello to a local, like-minded business in Curio's lab space. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/koypantry/">Koy Pantry</a> is an immigrant-founded company. They support small producers and create a sustainable supply chain of imported goods from Turkey. By working directly with producers, they are able to offer premium, high-quality, fresh products with an emphasis on seasonality and traditional production methods dating back to early Anatolian civilizations. In turn, they offer farmers greater financial security. Date/Time: May 18th, 12-3pm Cost: Free! Location: The Lab @ Curio, 2267 Mass Ave in Cambridge Age: Open to all ages! Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:sage@curiospice.com">sage@curiospice.com</a> - we will get back to you as soon as possible, Tuesday - Saturday! Location &amp; Parking: Metered parking available along Mass Ave or outside of Davis Square. NOTE: This is an open house - tickets are available but not required to attend!

Soluna Mother's Day Flower Pop-Up

This Mother's Day, shower her in flowers. Come meet local, Winchester-based flower &amp; herb farm Soluna for a special Mother's Day bouquet pop-up! Drop in for a flower-filled afternoon and learn all about Soluna's unique, soulful approach to flower growing.&nbsp;<a href="https://soluna.ecwid.com/#!/Mothers-Day-Bouquets/p/463339578/category=0" target="_blank">Click here to pre-order a&nbsp;hand-made bouquet</a>! This is a free, open-house style event where customers are invited to meet with a like-minded business. <a href="https://www.solunagardenfarm.com/" target="_blank">Soluna Garden Farm</a>&nbsp;is a specialty cut flower and herb farm. They practice and support small-scale agriculture as a way to improve human health, local economies, and the environment. Their goal is to connect people with the power of flowers and plants to nourish the body, soothe the soul, and delight the senses. NOTE: Pictures shown are representative examples. Available flowers may be different colors or varieties, depending on harvest and availability. Price: Free! Date/Time: Sunday May 12th, 1-5PM Questions? Email us at sage@curiospice.com! Directions: The Spice Lab is immediately adjacent to our spice shop, at 2267 Massachusetts Ave. Metered parking is available along Mass Ave, or there is a lot at the intersection of Day Street and Herbert Street towards Davis Square if you don't mind a quick walk!

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Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.