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~ Specialty Spice Mixes ~

Mulled Cider Mix

(Allspice, Cinnamon, Sweet Orange, Star Anise, Clove, Nutmeg) This blend of six spices will add great flavor to your favorite apple cider. Single, resealable poly bag will flavor half-gallon of cider.

( 2 oz | $2.00 )


Apple Pie Spice

(Cinnamon, Allspice, Cloves, Nutmeg) A mix of four spices that help make apple pies the great treat that they are. Also can be used in applesauce, apple crisp and on baked apples. Resealable poly bag.

( .75 oz | $ 2.00 )


Pumpkin Pie Spice

(Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg) Select your favorite variety of pumpkin or squash -- fresh or canned -- then add this mixture of three spices to produce wonderful pies. Try in vegetable side dishes. Resealable poly bag.

( .75 oz | $ 2.00 )


~ NEW Shaker Herb Mixes! ~

Good for seasoned chefs and great for herbal beginners. No salt - no fat - nothing artificial

Pizza Pizazz

Ingredients: Garlic, Basil, Fennel, Oregano, Parsley, Thyme
Add 1 tsp. of this package to your homemade pizza (ever tried English muffin pizza?) or add to a plain store cheese pizza and enjoy the new flavors brought forth - molto bene!

( 1.0 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Quick Chicken Supper

Ingredients: Rosemary
Rub oil into chicken or wet chicken-roaster, pieces, boneless - then sprinkle the herbs (use according to your taste) into the skin and rub - more herbs mean stronger flavor. An easy dress up for family and guests.

( 0.8 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Quick Chowder Mix

Ingredients: Basil, Marjoram, Parsley, Tarragon, Thyme
New England is famous for its chowders. Any kind of chowder or stew - fish, seafood, corn, oyster, beef and the like - will be enhanced by adding this Shaker mix to the pot. Can also be added to canned or dried soups, chowders and stews. USE TO TASTE.

( 0.5 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Quick Spaghetti Supper

Ingredients: Rosemary, Thyme, Marjoram, Basil, Chervil
Add 1 or 2 tsp. of this package to a quart container of unseasoned sauce and create a tasty favorite almost instantly! Will dress up any pasta. Use also in meatballs.

( 0.6 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Vegetable Dress-Up

Ingredients: Thyme
Add a teaspoon or so directly to a bowl of cooked vegetables - fresh, canned or frozen OR add the herb to melted butter to pour over the veggies. Shaker Vegetable Dress-Up will make your children actually like vegetables and will make some "plain Jane" vegetables seem gourmet.

( 0.8 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


~ Culinary Herbs ~

Unless otherwise noted, our herbs are packaged in reusable slipcover tins (2-7/8" x 1-3/4") with a pleasing blue and red imprint on white label.

Basil

Great in tomato dishes. Enhances the flavor of eggplant, green beans, zucchini, main ingredient of pesto.

( 1.1 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


( .4 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Bouquet Garni *

(Rosemary, Thyme, Marjoram, Basil, Chervil). This is our heartiest mixture. Good in all tomato dishes and salads. A fine addition to rich soups and stews.

( 1.4 oz. tin | $ 4.75 )


( .6 oz. poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Celery Leaves

For use in soups, stews and stuffing.

( 1.3 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


( .3 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Chervil

Is called the "gourmet parsley," Best known for use in salads and omelets. It also enhances soups (especially sorrel or spinach soup); and adds flavor to fish, sauces and vegetables

( 1.1 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .25 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Dill

Excellent on seafood, especially salmon. Used in many pickle recipes and salads.

( 1.2 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .5 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Dill Dip *

(Dill, Dill Seed, Onion, Parsley) This mixture when combined with either sour cream or yogurt makes for a fantastic dip to accompany vegetable sticks.

( 2.4 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .8 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Egyptian Mint *

Marvelous with lamb or fish.

( 1.1 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


( .4 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Fines Herbes *

(Basil, Marjoram, Parsley, Tarragon, Thyme) We came up with this mixture to use in chowders (fish, seafood or corn), egg and poultry dishes.

( 1.1 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .5 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Herbal Bouquet *

(Basil, Celery Leaves, Marjoram, Thyme) Good in stews, meat and salads.

( 1.1 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .5 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


NEW! Herbes de Provence Rub

Always a favorite and useful herb mix! Rub on chicken, lamb or beef. Add to olive oil to baste fish and seafood. (Thyme, savory, basil, rosemary, lavender).

( Reusable glass jar | .75 oz. | $4.75 )


Italian Seasoning

(Garlic, Basil, Fennel, Oregano, Parsley, Thyme) This unique blend of herbs imparts a wonderful taste to any tomato dish, soup, or sauce. Wonderful in lasagna, lamb, meatballs, or pork.

( 2.1 oz | $ 4.75 )


( 1.0 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Marigold

Often referred to as the "poor man's saffron." Use in rice, soup or salad to enhance color and taste.

( 1.1 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .2 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Marjoram

A pungent herb which lends flavor to meats, stews and stuffings.

( 1.0 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .25 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Oregano

Well known as an ingredient in tomato dishes and sauces. Wonderful addition to a pot roast or gravy. A good herb to use on carrots and other vegetables, salads and chicken.

( 1.2 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .4 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


NEW! Original Shaker Pork Rub

Versatile on all types of the other white meat! Pulled pork, loin, BBQ, tenderloin, roast, chops and ribs. (Sage, marjoram, rosemary, parsley, thyme).

( Reusable glass jar | .75 oz. | $ 4.75 )


Parsley

A perfect garnish on fish, poultry and meat. Sprinkle on top of potatoes and other white vegetables.

( 1.0 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .25 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Poultry Seasoning*

(Marjoram, Sage, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme) This mixture was developed specifically to use on poultry and stuffing. Combined with olive oil it makes a great baste for the grill not only on poultry, but potatoes too.

( 1.6 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .5 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Rosemary

A tangy herb used to flavor everything from vegetables to meat, poultry, lamb, pork, soups and sauces.

( 1.7 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .75 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Sage

A pungent herb. Good with fowl, game, pork and sharp cheeses. Traditional in stuffing for poultry and veal.

( 1.9 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .6 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Salad Seasoning *

(Basil, Marigold, Marjoram, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Tarragon, Thyme). A fine mixture to use either fresh on garden salads or in a vinaigrette.

( 1.5 oz | $ 4.75 )


( 1.5 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Savory

Use in egg dishes, meats and fowl.

( 1.5 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .8 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Soup Seasoning

Use according to taste in all soups - homemade, canned or dried.

( .8 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Tarragon

Perfect for chicken, eggs and fish. It is strong and aromatic, so be delicate with it and use towards the end of cooking.

( 1.0 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .25 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Thyme

Great with lamb or use on poultry, fish or in soup. Add a little to melted butter to pour vegetables.

( 1.2 oz | $ 4.75 )


( .8 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Shaker Rose Water (4 oz. -- $3.25)

A superior flavoring; use in place of vanilla. Wonderful delicate flavor and aroma especially good with apple recipes.


Shaker Mint Water (4 oz. -- $3.25)

Flavoring used with vegetables, jellies, cakes, cookies, puddings and many chocolate recipes.  (please specify plastic or glass bottles)


Shaker Herbal Teas

Packaged in reusable slipcover tins (2-7/8" x 1-3/4") with a pleasing blue and red imprint on a yellow label.

Chamomile

Apple-like taste; tea made famous in Peter Rabbit.

( 1.1 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Catnip

A soothing, mild nightcap. Or a special treat for your cat.

( 1.2 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Herbal Blend *

Our most popular tea. A pleasing blend of chamomile, lemon balm, lemon verbena and spearmint.

( 1.2 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Horehound

Basis for the old fashioned horehound candy. Use sparingly and sweeten with honey.

( 1.4 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Lavender

Used either for a unique tea, in potpourris or perfumes.

( 1.0 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Lemon Balm

Lightly scented lemon with a suggestion of mint. Not as strong as lemon verbena.

( 1.2 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Lemon Verbena

Strong lemon flavor. This herb is good served hot or iced.

( 1.2 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Mint Blend *

Our own blends of peppermint and spearmint. Good after a large meal to settle the stomach.

( 1.1 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Minty Balm

(Bee Balm, Egyptian Mint) Aromatic. A quiet time tea.

( 1.1 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Peppermint

Heady flavor; serve either hot or cold.

( 1.1 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Rose Hips

High in Vitamin C serve either hot or cold.

( 2.4 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


Spearmint

Serve either hot or cold.

( 1.0 oz tin | $ 4.75 )


( .4 oz poly bag | $ 2.00 )


Eldress Hester's Potpourri

An 1858 recipe of Eldress Hester Ann Adams of the Sabbathday Lake Shakers. A delightful aroma of flowers and spices. Use as a room or drawer freshener. NOT INTENDED FOR INTERNAL CONSUMPTION.

( $6.50 )


Fir Balsam Pillows

( Small; 5" x 5" | $ 8.00 )


( Large; 8" x 8" | $ 13.00 )


* Mixtures developed here by the community. These mixtures have been time tested by the Shaker Sisters in our own kitchen to the applause of the Community and our guests. We highly recommend these superior blends.

The information about the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Herbs, which appears below, is copied with permission from the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village’s website.


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