The Art of Spice Blending

Ready for some serious spice exploration? Delve into the enchanting world of spice blending with Susan Turner, Curio's 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: $85 per person

Coffee and light snacks included.

Thursday June 6th, 6-8:30pm

Ages 12 and up.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]! We will get back to you as soon as possible, Tuesday - Saturday.

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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: Full refund or credit available up to 1 week prior to the event.

Susan Turner 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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2267 Massachusetts Ave, 2267 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States