Firstly apologies for the delay in sending, Friday 13th came, tried to do some maintenance on 2 Step Codes but deleted the lot, has taken me a few days to recover this account
If you ordered on Tuesday and would like me to apply the code for a refund just reply to this email with name or email or order number used on the order I will process by return
One of the delights of being a spice merchant is talking to people all over the world, sharing in the joys of good food, aroma, and flavour. It creates a connection — not just with different cultures and cuisines, but with the history behind them. And somewhere along the way, you realise something simple: people are people. A roof over our heads, food on the table — that’s what brings a happy life, however complicated the world may try to make it.
This Friday is Spring Equinox - also Nowruz, the Persian New Year — a celebration rooted in renewal, light, and the turning of the earth. Marking the spring equinox, it’s a tradition that’s been honoured for over 3,000 years, bringing together food, family, and the quiet hope of a fresh start.
At the heart of Nowruz is the Haft-Seen — a table of symbolic foods, each carrying meaning, from garlic for health to apples for beauty. It’s a reminder that across cultures, we return to the same rituals: sharing meals, honouring the seasons, and finding connection in the flavours that define us.
It feels especially apt this year.
Enjoy all the wonderful flavours this week, Steve and the Spice Team