Moburt's = Magic

I want to talk about one of my favorite places in town, a resource I'm going to be using on a regular basis as I explore all kinds of local foods.  Moburt's

This is a great place, here in Topeka, and here's a little bit about it.

It's run by great people, born out of a love of cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. Moburt's is a shop that specializes in spices, herbs, salts and sugars. They've recently added balsamic vinegars and olive oils. Let me tell you, when you go there, you are in for a treat!

On my first visit, I was looking for something to top a scone and wouldn't you know it, I found it! Blueberry sugar. That's right, blueberry sugar.  Largish crystals of sweet goodness, infused with that purpley, berry magic. What could be a better topping for a....you guessed it....blueberry scone. It was magical and I never looked back. I started exploring other sugars-- espresso (amazing on chocolate chocolate chip cookies) and ginger sugar.

It wasn't long before I was sucked into the salts. Anyone who knows me, knows that the ghost pepper sea salt is my favorite. Indeed, I adore spicy foods. This salt became particularly special in my world when I added it to my chocolate chip cookie recipe (which, by the way, is the World's Best--in my opinion). The sweetness of the cookie dough and chocolate chips, heightened with the sea salt comes first, and then POW! The spicy pepper kicks in at the back of your throat, and then it's gone, leaving only a barely lingering reminder of its heat.

Anyway, there is more to come about my friends at Moburt's. They are going to be one of my most valuable resources in the coming weeks and months.