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06/22/23 • 17 min
Honey is more than a sweetener in a jar, hiding in your pantry. On this episode of Smidgen, host Anne Milneck—chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company—gives us four delicious ways to add honey to our cooking. This episode is to help celebrate pollinator week, a celebration of the buzzing beneficials that help flowers bloom and food grow. (Be sure to follow Red Stick Spice Company on Facebook and Instagram so you can see how Anne is honoring pollinators this week!)
What ways can honey be used in cooking?Try a honey simple syrup for cocktails or mocktails for an elegant spin on your favorite sips. Recipe: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/honey-simple-syrup/
Honey is a great contrast to herbs and the slight tartness of ricotta. Try Whipped Herbed Ricotta with Honeycomb. Recipe: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/whipped-herbed-ricotta-with-honeycomb/
Do you like sweet with spice? Try Nashville Hot Honey, a great drizzle or dipping sauce; perfect for chicken. Made with Red Stick Spice Co’s Nashville Hot Chicken Blend. Oooh, honey!
Finish your meal with Honey Espresso Sugar Cookies. Listed with no further explanation needed.
Mentioned on the episode:Look at these beautiful bee hives from Flow. Their collection can be seen here: https://www.honeyflow.com/collections/flow-hives (also they have a beginner bee keeper guide, too!)
Anne has a blog post about cooking with honey, complete with links to recipes. Read the post: https://blog.redstickspice.com/4-ways-to-cook-with-honey/
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Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Follow Red Stick Spice Co socials, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Smidgen is the award-winning podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.
06/19/19 • 5 min
Bonus: Smidgen launched last week and we’ve been amazed with the response! Thank you to everyone who is listening, sharing, and reviewing the show. You can hear Episode 1 of Season 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app.
We have a little bonus for you as a thank you for all the support. Host Anne Milneck, owner of Red Stick Spice Co. and podcast producer Catherine O’Brien do a short lightning round on the topic of Scratch vs. Store Bought—some of Anne’s opinions might surprise you!
Don’t forget: all the recipes featured on Smidgen can be found at Red Stick Spice.com. The next episode of Smidgen will be out in a few days, so enjoy this bonus until then!
Use discount code SMIDGEN15 to save 15% your entire order at Red Stick Spice Co. Thanks for listening to Smidgen!
Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Smidgen is the podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.
01/18/24 • 31 min
What food trends are home cooks going to be seeing everywhere in 2024, and maybe more importantly, what are some of the recipes that will help you explore the best this new year has to offer? Smidgen host and owner of Red Stick Spice Company Anne Milneck loves food trends. So when she saw Southern Living’s list of pertinent food trends for 2024, she knew she wanted to talk about them on the show—and bring some exciting recipes from the Red Stick Spice Company teaching kitchen to help our customers bring these trends into their homes right away.
This week’s episode is inspired by Southern Living’s article: Food Trends You'll See Everywhere In 2024, According To Southern Living Editors
What are the best food trends for 2024?Read Anne’s blog post on the big food trends for 2024, including recipes you can try and get a feel for the trend: https://blog.redstickspice.com/2024-recipe-trends/
MUST-TRY! Anne says this maple tahini tea latte is sure to please: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/maple-tahini-tea-latte/
Have you tried Soom tahini yet? Select any of the wonderful Soom products, available at Red Stick Spice Company, INCLUDING dark chocolate sea salt (yum!): https://www.redstickspice.com/search?type=product&q=soom*
Whip up a batch of tahini blossoms with chocolate kisses: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/tahini-blossom-cookies-with-chocolate-kisses/
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05/09/24 • 20 min
Make a beautiful, manageable breakfast for Mom! Anne Milneck (Chef, MOM, and owner of Red Stick Spice Company) has a wonderful menu that you or family members (ESPECIALLY teens or tweens) can make to celebrate Mother’s Day. We all cherish memories of children earnestly preparing bowls of cereal... but if you’re ready for a slightly more advanced Mother’s Day breakfast menu, this episode for you.
Hearty pancakes (or waffles); berries with an Earl Grey Crème simple syrup; crispy candied bacon; egg bites and more make this an enviable breakfast plan that everyone is going to love. Happy Mother’s Day!
Recipes and Products Mentioned on the Episode· Read Anne’s new blog post all about the Mother’s Day breakfast menu here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/mothers-day-breakfast-in-bed/
· Earl Grey Crème is one of Red Stick Spice Company’s most popular teas—perfect to make with a simple syrup: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/earl-grey-creme
· Did you know Red Stick Spice Company has a Brunch spice blend? https://www.redstickspice.com/products/brunch-spice-blend
· Make cruffins! https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/easy-cardamom-cruffins/
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Don’t forget to make Overnight Mac & Cheese and drop some Lemon Bars off for Anne to try (or at the very least, take pics and tag @redstickspice.) Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Follow Red Stick Spice Co socials, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Smidgen is the award-winning podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.
11/23/23 • 22 min
Oh my! What are we going to do with all this food?? If you are looking upon your Thanksgiving Leftovers with a little bit of dread, Anne Milneck—chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company reveals her skill as a meal makeover artist in this episode of Smidgen. Now, keep in mind: we are pro-leftover on Smidgen; this is not about simply eating down the Thanksgiving meal. Rather, this episode is all about fully transformed meals, using food from Thanksgiving. Each of the recipes Anne discusses are great dishes on their own—the fact that they help making a dent in the leftovers crowding the fridge: a bonus.
Read Anne's blog post on leftovers here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/leftover-love/
How do you deal with leftovers on Thanksgiving?You don’t have to face your post-Thanksgiving fridge with dread. Here are 5 great recipes to makeover your Thanksgiving leftovers.
A South Louisiana staple: Turkey & Sausage Gumbo
Have you ever said, “Will it waffle?” then this is for you: Cheesy Waffled Mashed Potatoes
Ooh la la ooey gooey goodness: Turkey & Brie Panini with Cranberry Sauce
Nothing like a good sweet potato. Try these Sweet Potato Pancakes—yum!
Cranberry lovers unite! Rosemary Thumbprint Cookies with Cranberry Sauce
-... and if you heard Anne mention the Bourbon Vanilla Cranberry Sauce—recipe is here.
Producer note: This stuffing is amazing! Do yourself a favor and give it a try: Ciabatta & Sausage Stuffing
Y’all interested in a make-ahead roux? Anne has you covered: Make-Ahead Roux
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Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Follow Red Stick Spice Co socials, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Smidgen is the award-winning podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.
05/28/20 • 31 min
Any peek into foodie social media during quarantine has revealed pictures of beautiful loaves of bread, tales of sourdough, and beautiful cakes and cookies (still warm from the oven.) Everybody is baking! Anne Milneck, intrepid host of Smidgen and owner of Red Stick Spice Company is... how to say it... not an avid baker (she even claims FOF—fear of flour.) That’s why on this special bonus episode of Smidgen, Anne talks with Sarah Joy Hays, baker and proprietor of Counterspace bakery in Baton Rouge. Listen to this episode to learn what bread recipe you could bake today; what resources will help you become a sourdough superstar; Sarah Joy’s must-have piece of equipment for baking; and Sarah Joy’s top tip for becoming a better cake and cookie maker.
Mentioned on the show:
- SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Cooking classes by zoom! You can take a class with Anne Milneck of Red Stick Spice Co. online. Register here: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/cooking-classes
- Counterspace in Baton Rouge. Website: https://www.counterspacebr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counterspacebr/
Sarah Joy drops a lot of resources on the episode including...
- For sourdough, Sarah recommends Baker Hands. The book A Baker’s Year by Tara Jensen is the sourdough cookbook she suggests.
- Zoe Bakes is the Instagram of Zoe Francois. Ms. Francois is the author of The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. You can also follow @BreadIn5 on Instagram. Try this bread today!
- Rolls and buns? Check out Cloudy Kitchen—website and Instagram
- Didn’t the hibiscus shortbread sound delicious? Red Stick Spice Hibiscus flower is available or try Hibiscus Sugar. In the sugar department, Red Stick Spice Co. also offers Lemon Sugar and Strawberry Sugar (and other varieties, too!)
- Sarah Joy remarked about Saffron cookies having a wonderful warm quality. Red Stick Spice Company offers saffron in sealed one-gram tins.
We really enjoyed making this bonus episode—what did you think? We invite you to reach out to us with any ideas you have, or just to say hello and check in. Contact us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Smidgen is the podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.
03/14/24 • 25 min
Easter is here! If you are planning on hosting a brunch (or attending an Easter brunch) Anne Milneck—host of Smidgen, and chef/owner of Red Stick Spice Company—has a brunch menu that will have you rejoicing. Yes, we talk about brunch a lot—but brunch is flexible and fun, a perfect time to try out some new, fresh spring flavors and prepare your favorites.
What is a good Easter Brunch menu?All in one spot: read Anne's blog post about Easter brunch (complete with recipe links): https://blog.redstickspice.com/9-springtime-easter-brunch-recipes/
Anne mentioned the yummy butternut squash hummus: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/butternut-squash-hummus/ (tip: make a classic hummus batch, too)
A hearty salad, Ina Garten’s Charlie Bird Farro Salad is a great way to try farro and a surefire make-ahead. https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/farro-salad-with-herbes-de-provence/
Spring comes to life with Lemon and Dill Roasted Potatoes (yum!)
If you’re having a classic spiral ham, Anne has a sauce you can make to take things up to the next level: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/glazed-spiral-ham/
Egg bites are perfect for brunch (you’re going to love them! Easy to make and satisfying): https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/egg-bites-with-andouille-spinach/
Leaning in on Spring in South Louisiana—enjoy Crawfish Pesto Pasta: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/crawfish-pesto-pasta/
Finish with a little sweet treat—Strawberry Spoon Cake: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/strawberry-spoon-cake/
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Rejoice! Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Follow Red Stick Spice Co socials, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Smidgen is the award-winning podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.
Enjoy the Joy of Tea
Smidgen
04/08/21 • 51 min
Watch the leaves dance about in the water, allow the aroma to change and develop, maybe gently raise and dunk the infuser in your cup... and in a few minutes, take a sip of something rich and complex. It’s tea—delicious, flavorful joy in a cup. Red Stick Spice Co. is a spice shop, yes, but it’s also a purveyor of tea. Anne Milneck, host of Smidgen, is a tea sommelier and certified tea lover. All of the skills that make Anne passionate about blending spices translate to the world of tea (and what a world it is!) In this first of two tea episodes, Anne talks about tea from Camelia Sinesis—the tea plant that produces black, green, and white tea.
In this episode you’ll learn everything you want to know about the most common varieties of tea; equipment to brew a great cup; how to brew; how to appreciate the flavors evoked by tea (and how that differs from flavored tea—which are also delicious and wonderful.) Anne teaches a bit about caffeine and bitterness: two factors that are important to understand when considering tea (Anne even walks producer Catherine through a test to learn more about bitter receptors. You’ll want to try this yourself!)
To close, Anne offers a “sipping segment,” introducing listeners to The Big Fig—a great tea blend that combines fig, cinnamon, and green tea. Anne selected this tea as a fragrant and savory introduction for the person who wants the benefits of green tea, but might not yet be familiar with the concept of “pleasantly bitter.” (A phrase you will learn and love from this episode.)
Mentioned on the show:
Intrigued by some of the teas you heard about on the episode? Try The Big Fig or Razz-ma-tazz or even indulge in a dessert tea like Chocolate Covered Strawberry tea. Want more? We’ve got you covered.......
See all tea selections offered by Red Stick Spice Co. on the website. From single variety to blends to botanicals, we are sure to have a tea you will love.
Did Anne sell you on a tea infuser? What about a glass press for tea? Explore the teaware at Red Stick Spice Co. so you can pick just the right pot, infuser, or cup for you to enjoy your sipping.
Reminder: next Smidgen episode is about botanical and herbal teas.
Are you in the greater Baton Rouge area? Come visit our shop and look forward to the Barista-led tea bar that will open inside our store soon!
Did your ears perk up at the mention of a tea class, led by Anne? Red Stick Spice Co. offers a variety of classes—even some online classes (we’re talking to you, worldwide Smidgen listeners!) Check the calendar and find a Red Stick Spice Co. class for you.
We are so excited for our C’est Si Bon subscription boxes! Get the goodness of Red Stick Spice Co. each month with a C’est Si Bon subscription—each box contains a curated tea in addition to a full size spice and a local product. Makes an amazing gift. C’est Si Bon!
Listen to the episode for a Red Stick Spice Company discount code, special for you, our Smidgen listener.
We want to know if you tried the tonic test and what exactly you learned about tea in this episode Let us know! Hit us up on any of the Red Stick Spice Co socials, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
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03/07/22 • 41 min
Hurricane Ida made landfall on August 29, 2021, cutting a path of destruction across part of South Louisiana. La Place, Louisiana was particularly hard hit, and La Place happens to be the hometown of Smidgen host and owner of Red Stick Spice Company, Anne Milneck.
From that ruin, Anne responded by creating a beautiful tribute, Pathway: A Culinary Journal. One part recipe collection, one part guidebook, Pathway contains gorgeous pictures, enticing recipes, and a special invitation to visit these places that were most profoundly impacted by Ida.
Join us on this episode of Smidgen to explore Pathway through the stories and recipes of this special region of Louisiana.
Mentioned on the show:
Anne walks us through the delicious preparation of a Hot & Crispy Des Allemands Catfish Sandwich. After listening, view the recipe for yourself here.
Smidgen, Season 4 is a geaux! We need to hear from you—literally! Email audio messages of your cooking conundrums to Anne and we’ll pick select questions to be answered by Anne in our upcoming season. Send audio of your questions to [email protected] and then listen to Season 4 to hear if your questions was chosen!
Do you know who got news of Pathway first? Our newsletter subscribers get the first peek at what we’re cooking up at Red Stick Spice Company. Sign up for our newsletter here.
We hope you loved learning more about South Louisiana and are intrigued to make your own visit down bayou soon. Don’t forget to email audio of your cooking questions to Anne. Follow Red Stick Spice Co socials, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Smidgen is the podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.
11/20/22 • 4 min
Happy 4 days until Thanksgiving. It’s Sunday. Today: Shake and store a vinaigrette; cook your cranberry sauce; infuse a cardamom simple syrup. Hint: you’ll use the simple syrup for whipped cream later on with an amazing pie we’re going to make in a few days.
Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving- Make Ginger Pear Cranberry Sauce. You’ll love how the ginger compliments the Fall pear and cranberries. It’s a hit! Recipe here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/ginger-pear-cranberry-sauce/
- Please note: there will not be can ridges on this sauce. We know that’s a disappointment to some of y’all. We are confident this fresh sauce will make up for it.
- Include this wonderful Pomegranate Salad with Carrots and Blue Cheese in your Thanksgiving menu. Make the salad ON Thanksgiving; make the dressing today.
- This is a shake-n-store vinaigrette: pour all the ingredients in a jar; shake with vigor; pop in the fridge; DONE.
- Vinaigrette recipe here with the salad: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/pomegranate-salad-with-carrots-blue-cheese/
- Make a Cardamom Infused Simple Syrup—great for cocktails, but you’ll also use it to sweeten a whipped cream later this week. Try it! It uses whole cardamom pods—a little different than what you might be used to. Recipe here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/cardamom-simple-syrup/
- Cardamom is featured on this recent episode of Smidgen—listen here: 5 Spices to Add to Your Spice Rack.
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- We are thankful for you, the listeners of Smidgen.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Smidgen have?
Smidgen currently has 82 episodes available.
What topics does Smidgen cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Foodie, Podcasts, Arts and Food.
What is the most popular episode on Smidgen?
The episode title '6 Food Trends for 2021' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Smidgen?
The average episode length on Smidgen is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Smidgen released?
Episodes of Smidgen are typically released every 8 days.
When was the first episode of Smidgen?
The first episode of Smidgen was released on May 22, 2019.
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