Bloomington Spice Works

Bloomington Spice Works Bloomington, Illinois merchant specializing in whole and ground spices, herbs, salts, and more.

🇿🇦CHAKALAKA SEASONING🇿🇦Restocking today!BLENDED IN HOUSE: Garam Masala, Tomato Powder, Garlic, Onion, Sea Salt, Paprika,...
05/30/2026

🇿🇦CHAKALAKA SEASONING🇿🇦
Restocking today!

BLENDED IN HOUSE: Garam Masala, Tomato Powder, Garlic, Onion, Sea Salt, Paprika, Thyme

This seasoning is inspired by the vegetable relish of the same name. The origins of that dish are said to have begun in the Johannesburg area, but more specifically from the workers of the gold mines around there. Workers would combine tinned produce like tomatoes with a variety of ingredients to create the relish that would be used on many main dishes including soups, stews, and local specialties like fufu and samp. Typical ingredients included beans, onion, garlic, cabbage, butternut squash, curry paste and more. There are several variations just as there are variations of barbecue in the United States. This seasoning draws on the typical flavors found in the classic dish. It is great for seasoning meats, veggies, soups, popcorn, and so much more. A quick stir fry of meats and veggies seasoned with Chakalaka Seasoning and a bit of coconut milk or cream makes for a fantastic one pot dish great on its own or served over rice!

🇮🇳CHAAT MASALA🇮🇳Available now!BLENDED IN HOUSE FROM:Amchur Powder (Dried Green Mango), Cumin, Kala Namak (Indian Black S...
05/29/2026

🇮🇳CHAAT MASALA🇮🇳
Available now!

BLENDED IN HOUSE FROM:
Amchur Powder (Dried Green Mango), Cumin, Kala Namak (Indian Black Salt), Sea Salt, Indian Coriander, Ginger, Tellicherry Peppercorn, Kashmiri Chile, Asafoetida (Hing)

Chaat Masala hails from India and is typically used in the flavoring of many dishes especially those with street food origins. Outside of chaat, a family of fried dough snacks, this masala is excellent on fruits and veggies with jicama, apples, cucumbers and potatoes especially noteworthy. The blend features amchoor (amchur), which are dried green mangoes. They provide a fruity tangy flavor. Kala Namak (Indian black salt) is also present with a high sulfur content providing a different savory salty note that is a bit eggy. The especially potent asafoetida (hing) provides and exceptionally potent savory note that is garlicky and oniony too. For those who can not have garlic and onion, fret not as asafoetida is not a garlic or onion related but has a flavor like those items nonetheless.

PROTIP: A healthy scoop into a bag of plain potato chips and a hearty shake makes for an absolutely delightful and quick snack.

🐉 MYTHICAL MEATS 🦄 FULL RESTOCK + NEW JERKY!All the 36 varieties of meat sticks are back in stock today!*NEW*🦄Hickory Sm...
05/29/2026

🐉 MYTHICAL MEATS 🦄
FULL RESTOCK + NEW JERKY!

All the 36 varieties of meat sticks are back in stock today!

*NEW*
🦄Hickory Smoked Unicorn Jerky
🍀Bourbon Leprechaun Jerky
🫈Xtra Peppered Bigfoot Jerky
🐉Flaming Hot Dragon Jerky

🐈‍⬛THE PURR-FECT GIFT🐈‍⬛Our friends from 715 jewelry down the street just dropped off this amazing little pet tag that w...
05/28/2026

🐈‍⬛THE PURR-FECT GIFT🐈‍⬛

Our friends from 715 jewelry down the street just dropped off this amazing little pet tag that was made for Denny! I can't wait for him to grow large enough for him to be able to wear it! If you're in need of a fun pet tag or anything in the world of jewelry, you should check them out!

Denny was asked for about eight times today. Unfortunately he sleeps about 90% of the time as he is going through several growth spurts. We tend to feed him and bring him out around 1pm or so but it's NOT a guarantee he will be calm enough to have him down for some quick pets everyday. Eventually he will be a full time indoor at home cat but we will have fun taking little walks with him on occasion in the meantime when time and his temperament allow. 🐈‍⬛

⭐DOLCE FLAV⭐Pecan Extract Available Now!
05/28/2026

⭐DOLCE FLAV⭐
Pecan Extract Available Now!

🌶️CHILE DE ARBOL🌶️RESTOCK + UPDATEA long awaited restock hits the shelves today!  A couple changes to note...Our whole C...
05/28/2026

🌶️CHILE DE ARBOL🌶️
RESTOCK + UPDATE

A long awaited restock hits the shelves today!
A couple changes to note...

Our whole Chile de Arbol is now in a destemmed presentation for ease of use and overall they are a higher quality that is even fresher and more potent.

Our ground Chile de Arbol is now a much finer powder and not as flaky as before. This will allow it to blend into spice mixes or recipes in general easily and quickly.

🐈‍⬛KITTEN WATCH '26🐈‍⬛Denny hit the 1lb weight class today!  Here's a photo dump of some recent moments.
05/23/2026

🐈‍⬛KITTEN WATCH '26🐈‍⬛
Denny hit the 1lb weight class today! Here's a photo dump of some recent moments.

🇫🇷AU SAVON DE MARSEILLE🇫🇷Restocks+ New Scents!The crowd favorite Lavender bar is back!*NEW*🌸 Cherry Blossom⭐ Pomegranate...
05/22/2026

🇫🇷AU SAVON DE MARSEILLE🇫🇷
Restocks+ New Scents!

The crowd favorite Lavender bar is back!

*NEW*
🌸 Cherry Blossom
⭐ Pomegranate
🍊 Mandarin
☮️ Patchouli
🪻 Violet
🌜 Beauty of the Night
⭐ Blackberry
⭐ Papaya

⭐STEEN'S SYRUP⭐Available now!~100% PURE CANE SYRUP~HOMESTYLE MOLASSESThe Steen's Story began in 1910 when Charley Steen'...
05/21/2026

⭐STEEN'S SYRUP⭐
Available now!

~100% PURE CANE SYRUP
~HOMESTYLE MOLASSES

The Steen's Story began in 1910 when Charley Steen's cane crop was hit with an early freeze. Facing the possibility of a huge loss, he fashioned a small mill and salvaged his frozen crop into a few barrels of syrup. This first attempt inspired him into the syrup business. Soon local farmers were hauling their cane to Steen's mill and returning to their families with their sweetening for the year...pure cane syrup!

By 1930, Charley and Elizabeth Steen and their children built a larger mill in the heart of Abbeville, Louisiana on the banks of Bayou Vermilion. Cane grinding season and the aroma that emanated from the syrup mill soon became an iconic part of the city.

By the 1950s, Steen's Pure Cane Syrup became a household word in South Louisiana and its signature yellow can a symbol of South Louisiana sweetness. Every home had the well-known can of syrup in its pantry year round. The distinctive flavor of the syrup became part of the indigenous cuisine of South Louisiana families. In short, Steen's became a staple of the Cajun/Creole table.

In the 21st century, the C. S. Steen Syrup Mill is now led by Jimmie and Carole Steen, a brother and sister team and the fourth generation of the Steen family. We here at Steen's Syrup celebrate you as the single reason we have made it this long.

🥒SAM'S PICKLE HOUSE🥒 Restocks + NEWWe have restocked on the delicious pickle sauces that have gained a cult following ov...
05/21/2026

🥒SAM'S PICKLE HOUSE🥒
Restocks + NEW

We have restocked on the delicious pickle sauces that have gained a cult following over the years. New to the batch is the Sweet Pickle Hot Sauce! All three varieties are on the shelf now and are ready for drizzling over fries, salad, pizza, chicken, fish, and so much more.

Address

311 N. Main Street
Bloomington, IL
61701

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+13095906789

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