Savory Spice Shop is Open!

I feel in the midst of life's circles today.  One hundred and nineteen years ago, my Great-Grandfather, George Washington Blakley, staked his claim in the Cherokee Strip Land Run, where my mother still lives today.  Today, my brother and mother are opening their Savory Spice Shop in Oklahoma City.

We began the day with a brunch to say farewell to our dear and happy friend Candace, who is moving to the DC area (where we moved home from -- see, circles). Then, our entire troupe headed to the Savory Spice Shop, which opened slightly early for us.  We pondered, asked the staff for help, and bought lots of goodies.  Would you like to know what I got today?  Here it is, a mix of single spices I'd thrown out and blends.

• Mustard Powder
• Cumin Seeds
• Cinnamon Sticks
• Toasted Sesame Seeds
• Vanilla Bean Sugar
• Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar
• Black Canyon Chili Powder
• Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning - This was M's pick.  She ate tons of this made into dip at the store so it was her first day selection.
• Smoky  Hills Cheese Powder
• Tarragon Shallot Citrus Seasoning - this was my surprise favorite.  I'm so excited about using it.
• Chocolate Dipped, Candied Ginger - this was B's pick --- I think he may have actually already eaten the entire bag... if you can imagine that... 

 I have quite a bit more replenishing to do, but will go back on a slightly quieter day.  We also bought a few gift boxes for an upcoming event, but as their recipients are readers here, we'll skip the details there.  I will say, I picked to pre-packaged sets and had them make up one of my own design.

I watched and listened as our friends wandered the store and listened to their picks.  They seemed very fond of the various flavored sugars, all kinds of chocolate, popcorn seasoning, and anything that had coffee in it.  We all had a great time shopping together and thinking up various plans for future uses.  It felt very much like a family place with our kids wandering all over and each of us pondering different flavors we liked and what our families or friends might like too. I had so much fun.  I wish I could have stayed all day, but my kids were causing some chaos so I may just stop in a bit later with caffeine reinforcements.

Meanwhile, we brought our stash home and made popcorn with the Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning and Smoky Hills Cheese Powder for the kids.  I had one more cup of coffee with the Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar and we settled down for some quiet time as the circles swirled around us.  Time keeps moving and changing, but luckily the circles are connected, and today, quite delicious.

Thank you so much to all of our friends, family, neighbors, and new acquaintances that helped bring the Shop to this opening day and all of you that are supporting it going forward both with your business and your recommendations to others to try it.  It means so much to us and we hope you love it!