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Here is my first video blog to introduce SpiceCare. I hope you enjoy it!

Things are getting very exciting at TableFare World Headquarters! It has been over two years since we first sketched out the idea for SpiceCare, and in that time we’ve guided it through design, prototyping, tooling, refinement and manufacturing (and let’s not forget about the extensive marketing process that happened alongside all these other activities). It has certainly been a much longer process than we would have ever expected, but at the very beginning we vowed to not cut any corners that could compromise the finished product.

The reason we’re kind of giddy today is because we’re working to coordinate our shipping company and the manufacturer so that SpiceCare can finally be brought stateside. Granted, this isn’t as exciting as it will be when we announce that we have physical possession of our inventory, but this is an important step in the process. We still will not have a solid delivery date until the shipper actually has them on the boat, but oh, it’s close.

TableFare is thrilled to have Gale Gand contribute to this month’s Spice Inspirtaion feature with some inspiration on using pepper in desserts. She gives recipes for White Pepper Shortbread and Strawberries in Syrup that are easy to make and delicious proof  that pepper is great in desserts.

We just returned from the grand International Housewares Show where we debuted our fantastic SpiceCare spice storage system. It is a mind-blowingly large show with thousands of exhibitors filling the McCormick Convention Center in Chicago and buyers from all over the world shopping for the latest and greatest things to fill their stores.

This was our little piece of the action. We made all kinds of great contacts and look forward to getting SpiceCare into stores across the country.

Despite all of the activity in our booth I was able to sneak away a few times to watch some of the chef demos. Gale Gand, Rick Bayless, and Marcus Samuelsson all cooked great dishes that made me want to get home so I could get back to cooking. I am especially excited that all three have agreed to contribute to the Spice Inspirations feature on our site in future months, so keep an eye out for their contributions. If you sign up for our monthly newsletter you won’t miss a single one.

We gave out packets of  TableFare Spice Rub to those that visited our booth. If you would like a very versatile spice rub to use on beef, lamb, chicken, vegetables, or my favorite, sprinkled over scrambled eggs, just follow the link to the recipe and make your own supply to have on hand.

I would like to thank World Spice for supplying us with such fresh and aromatic spices that captured the attention of everyone passing by.

I am thrilled to kick off the Spice Inspirations feature on TableFare.com. World-renowned chef Charlie Trotter shares tips on cooking with grains of paradise and a special recipe. I hope you enjoy the new monthly feature.