Welcome in Big Flavor With a Set of Afrocentric Spice Blends

Day four of the Eater Advent Calendar reveals a trio of spice blends that’ll amp up your savory cooking, sweet baking, or holiday drinking Honeysuckle Provisions, a 2023 Eater Best New Restaurant, has established a solid reputation nationally for its soulful cuisine and community-driven hospitality. Now, the popular West Philadelphia restaurant has partnered with Burlap and Barrel to create three flavorful Afrocentric spice blends — Two Elders Creole Seasoning, All-Seeing Eye Sweet Potato Pie, and Dynamism Hibiscus Ginger Sugar — for fans to take home. All three serve a different purpose — cooking, baking, and bartending. Try the Creole Seasoning to amp up any protein or deep-dish casserole. Use the sweet potato pie blend not just for pies, but for enriching a warm oatmeal, seasoning a roasted squash for a festive dish, or crafting distinct flavor notes in a savory soup. The hibiscus ginger sugar, meanwhile, can be the perfect dash of magic for any pastry — but also a lovely boost to a coffee and tea break (even seasonal cocktails). You can even use all three to jazz up snacks like popcorn and trail mix. With such versatility in flavor and appeal, these blends are truly the gift that keeps on giving for any home chef. No peeking! But check out what the Eater Advent Calendar has already revealed. And check back each day for a new clutch condiment, gadget, or nibble that, yes, makes an amazing gift — but these surprises are just for you.