On my way into Laredo Tuesday, I made a planned stop at La India Spice Company- one of my favorite places to visit.
This tiny little storefront produces wonderful, authentic Mexican spices. I bought several things.
While in the shop I had a chance to look at some of the local art work displayed on the walls.
I loved this bench that was by the front door.
And these are the spices I bought.
And my favorite- for no other reason than the packaging-
And if you have been using a piloncillo mold as a candle holder, this is its original purpose.
to form sugar.
And finally, I love the Spanish names for these spices.
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I hope you'll be posting what your cooking with these spices. I bet your car smelled heavenly when you were driving home.
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Karen
Ladybug Creek
Spice stores are one of my favorite places to visit and I have a habit of buying unusual spices I have no clue what to do with - I want to hear what you cook up with these!
ReplyDeletevery colorful...cool store...
ReplyDeleteThat bench is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteNow that store must have been heaven-scent(ed)! Gorgeous packaging for the spices and herbs... beautiful.
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Cass
How fun! The labels and artwork are all neat. Souns like you are mixing business and pleasure. That's a good thing. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a really fun place to go and shop! I also love that bench and the labels are sooooo colorful! Glad you got to have such a frun trip!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to wrap my head (and tummy) around pineapple seasoning. That would be too much fun to play with! Thanks for taking me along for the ride!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Great spice shop and spices! I would love to have them all! Since I love sunflowers, I adore that bench! Glad you're having fun in Laredo!
ReplyDeleteI love the colorful packaging on the great spices, what a fun trip you must have had buying all those wonderful spices.,Phyllis
ReplyDeleteThey do have pretty packaging. I don't cook like I use to, so I pretty much have the basics, but I like going in stores like that.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Oh, I think the pineapple seasoning would do nicely marinating chicken...yes...
ReplyDeleteyou could decorate your pantry with those beauty's, I love the art too.
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Lee
What a neat place... love little businesses like that!
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