Curiouser Foods

06/18/2026

What a great day! 📸✨

We loved hosting a headshot pop-up with North Form Creative and seeing so many people stop in for fresh, professional photos.

Whether you're updating your LinkedIn profile, refreshing your business branding, or simply treating yourself to a new headshot, it was wonderful to see our community come together and support local businesses. 🤝💛

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to North Form Creative for making it such a fun and successful event! 📷

Keep an eye out for future workshops, pop-ups, and community events at Curiouser Foods. We love creating opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired. ✨

06/16/2026

Every serious home cook eventually asks the same question: what's actually in a good BBQ rub? 🌶️🔥

The answer is simpler than most people think.

🫙 Base (about 4 tbsp)
Paprika, ancho, or chili powder provide the body, color, and foundation.

🔥 Heat (½–1 tsp)
Cayenne, chipotle, or black pepper. Start low. You can always add more.

✨ Character (2–3 tsp)
Cumin for earthiness, mustard powder for bite, coriander for brightness, or smoked spices for depth.

Here's the trick most people miss: leave the salt and sugar out.

🧂 Salt belongs in your hand, not the jar.
🍯 Sugar belongs at cook time, not mix time.

Adding them separately lets one blend work for everything from marinades and brines to dry rubs and grilled vegetables.

Mix. Taste. Adjust. Write it down. That's how great house blends are born.

Need inspiration? We carry single-origin spices and house blends that make a perfect starting point for your next grilling experiment 🌿🔥

Stop into Curiouser Foods and let's build something delicious together.

06/10/2026

🔥 Dad doesn't need another grill gadget. He needs this. 🍖✨

Liquid koji might be one of the most underused ingredients in the home kitchen, and once you try it, it feels like a cheat code for better grilling 😎

🌾 Koji (Aspergillus oryzae) produces natural enzymes that break down proteins, tenderizing meat from the outside in while building incredible umami flavor.

⏱️ A 2–4 hour soak can do what a 24-hour brine can't.

Try it on:
🥩 Thick-cut ribeye
🍖 Pork shoulder
🍗 Chicken thighs

The result?
✨ Faster caramelization
✨ More tender meat
✨ Deeper savory flavor
✨ Better grilling with less effort

If you're shopping for Father's Day, this is the kind of gift that keeps on giving all summer long ☀️🔥

We carry liquid koji in the shop and would love to help you get started. Stop in before Father's Day weekend and we'll help you with ratios, timing, and ideas for whatever's going on the grill.

📍 St. Anthony / Northeast Minneapolis

Come in Curious. Leave Inspired.

06/08/2026

Capers are one of those small ingredients that completely change a dish 🫙✨

Briny, salty, bright, and packed with depth, they can add life to pasta, roasted vegetables, sauces, salads, sandwiches, seafood, and so much more 🌿🍋
Fry them until crispy, stir them into vinaigrettes, melt them into butter, or use the brine for an extra hit of flavor. A single jar goes a long way in the kitchen ✨

Stop into Curiouser Foods to see what we have on the shelves and discover ingredients that make everyday cooking more interesting 🫒🧄

06/06/2026

My favorite drink of the day! ❤️ Kathleen

06/05/2026

🫙✨ The easiest fermentation lids out there — and here's why:

Most fermentation setups require multiple pieces: a lid, a separate airlock, a moat, and a weight to keep your veggies submerged. 😵‍💫

Kraut Source and ChouAmi simplify the process by building all of that into a single lid — spring included. Fewer parts. Less hassle. More fermenting. 🌿

🫙 ChouAmi takes it a step further by including the jar, making it a complete, ready-to-go fermentation kit right out of the box.

✅ Food safe
✅ Dishwasher safe
✅ Beginner friendly
✅ Easy cleanup

If you've been putting off trying sauerkraut, kimchi, hot sauce, or other ferments because it seemed complicated, this is your sign 🌶️🥬✨

Fermentation really can be this simple.

06/02/2026

Homemade gifts just hit different 🌶️🫙

Fermented hot sauce is simple, personal, and packed with flavor. Peppers, salt, time, and a little curiosity transform into something bold, complex, and completely unique ✨

The best part? You don’t need fancy equipment to get started. With the right fermentation setup, making your own hot sauce becomes approachable, fun, and honestly a little addictive 🔥

Start a batch now and it’ll be ready just in time for Father’s Day 💛 A bottle of homemade hot sauce feels a lot more memorable than another last-minute gift card.

We’ve got fermentation kits, airlock lids, peppers, salt, and the tools to help you get started at Curiouser Foods 🌶️

Stop in or explore the website to start your first batch ✨

05/30/2026

Did you know we have gluten-free soy sauce?🫙 Check out our black soy sauce and many more gluten-free options in-store☺️

05/27/2026

Sweet mango 🥭
A little habanero heat 🌶️
And the bright tang of our Mango Habanero Balsamic ✨

This summer spritzer is fruity, refreshing, lightly spicy, and unexpectedly addictive ☀️🧊 The balsamic adds depth and balance that takes it way beyond an ordinary sparkling drink.

Even if it’s not on the menu, just ask and we’ll happily make one for you 💛

Stop into Curiouser Foods and try a delicious new way to enjoy our Mango Habanero Balsamic 🥭✨

05/27/2026

Great opportunity and great cause to support!

Does your profile picture need an update?

I’ll be set up on Monday, June 8th to host a free headshot pop-up. Come grab a beverage, get a fresh portrait, and support a great local cause. The session is entirely free, but any voluntary donations will go directly to Community Kindness Project.

📍 Curiouser Foods (2900 Pentagon Dr, St. Anthony, MN)
🗓️ Monday, June 8th
⏰ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
👋 First come, first served. No appointment needed.

Tag a business owner or friend who needs a new headshot, and I’ll see you there!