<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Oak City Spice Blends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oak City Spice Blends]]></description><link>https://www.oakcityspiceblends.live/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:32:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.oakcityspiceblends.live/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[*Choosing the Right Fat for Herbs and Spices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the right cooking fat is just as important as choosing the right herbs and spices. Discover how butter, olive oil, bacon fat, ghee, sesame oil, duck fat, and beef tallow each influence flavor, aroma, and texture, and learn how pairing the right fat with the right seasoning can transform everyday cooking.]]></description><link>https://www.oakcityspiceblends.live/post/the-spicekeeper-s-notebook-choosing-the-right-fat-for-herbs-and-spices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a24a49e723e0825bac7ea5f</guid><category><![CDATA[Spicekeeper's Notebook Cooking Tips]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:55:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/14251e_e34a5b2fb4054a8a984a63e8e50df332~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>michel1492</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[*Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cashew Rice Featuring Oak City Spice Blends Lu Bao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turn a simple pork tenderloin into a flavorful weeknight dinner with this easy pork and vegetable stir-fry served over cashew rice. 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Learn how blooming herbs directly in the sauce creates deeper, slow-simmered flavor, plus discover creative leftover ideas in our Tomorrow's Table section.]]></description><link>https://www.oakcityspiceblends.live/post/no-79-michel-s-meatball-italian-meatball-sub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6411442f6a0db2d63abd6ada</guid><category><![CDATA[Spicekeeper's Cottage - Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:06:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/14251e_e3bf54afbe7946b78e127dbe2a1d930e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>michel1492</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[*What Happened When I Seasoned the Same Pan Twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple French-inspired chicken dinner led to an unexpected discovery: the same seasoning can do two completely different jobs in the same pan. Learn how blooming seasoning early and finishing with a second pinch creates richer, more balanced flavor in every bite.]]></description><link>https://www.oakcityspiceblends.live/post/seasoning-the-same-pan-twice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67e4e2b59210289e96c44f</guid><category><![CDATA[Spicekeeper's Cottage - Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:37:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/14251e_fa5ac85e59b84a26b1bed6a4574464ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>michel1492</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[*Banana Bread Three Ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[One banana bread recipe, three delicious possibilities. Discover how a simple change of seasoning transforms this moist, bakery-style loaf into three unique flavor experiences using Chai Pie Wallah, Victoria's Bakehouse, or 14th c Franconia. 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Learn how to safely store, transform, and reinvent yesterday's seafood into five delicious meals, including a quick Fish Fried Rice recipe featuring Oak City Spice Blends Lu Bao Seasoning.]]></description><link>https://www.oakcityspiceblends.live/post/leftover-fish-recipes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e496c1139054948e56bf0</guid><category><![CDATA[Spicekeeper's Cottage - Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:42:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/14251e_6be14f52817e43fbacf1845231f65e0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>michel1492</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[*You Bought Smoked Trout. Now What?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wondering what to do with smoked trout? Discover five easy smoked trout recipes, learn how to buy, store, and cook this flavorful ingredient, and explore the simple techniques that transform smoked trout into elegant meals for any day of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.oakcityspiceblends.live/post/how-to-use-smoked-trout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5da420deb92dd4a1f83e68</guid><category><![CDATA[Spicekeeper's Cottage - Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/14251e_b18e94b61f1b401ea6401aa448a6a380~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>michel1492</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[*How to Use Spice Blends: A Complete Beginner's Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning how to use spice blends is about more than following a recipe. 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