The Art of Spice Blending

Ready for some serious spice exploration? Delve into the enchanting world of spice blending with Claire Cheney, Curio's founder!

She’ll introduce you to our flavor theory and the principles that we use to make the exquisite blends we’re known for. Claire 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, Claire 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

Drinks and light snacks included.

Thursday Oct 10th, 6:30 - 9pm

Ages 12 and up.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]! We will get back to you as soon as possible!

Giving this class as a gift? .

Covid safety: 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.

Claire Cheney founded Curio Spice Co. in 2015 to source spices directly from small sustainable and socially responsible farms and share their stories through her unique blends. She's worked in the specialty food and restaurant industry since 2008 and has spent years hunting spices all over the globe. Curio Spice Co. has been featured in NYT Wirecutter, Bon Appetit, The Wall Street Journal and elsewhere. Curio features over 200 spices in their website and in their Cambridge MA shop and has a national and international presence through other retailers. Curio Spice is a mission driven Certified Benefit Corporation.

Host or Publisher Curio Spice Co