Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Red Stick Spice Co.; things to do

Red Stick Spice Co.  

660 Jefferson Hwy., (225) 930-9967. 

This heavenly-smelling shop sells all the spices used in local cooking--including blends—as well as for many other styles of cooking.  Flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars from California and loose teas are also stocked.  Cooking demonstrations enhance a visit to Red Stick Spice Co. and leave you inspired to try making the featured items at home.  When I visited, the demo was for a quick and tasty black drum fish sautéed in local pecan oil and butter, plus a delicious bread pudding that was almost as good as my Mom’s.  It was here that I learned about Red Bean Monday—referring to a past time when women put on beans in the morning so they could have their hands free all day to do laundry.  A great idea any day!   

interior of Red Stick Spice Co. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

spice packets at Red Stick Spice Co. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

vinegars and olive oils at Red Stick Spice Co. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

demo of spiced black drum fish at Red Stick Spice Co. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

sample of finished black drum fish at Red Stick Spice Co.
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

bread pudding at Red Stick Spice Co. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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