{"title":"Nini's Kitchen","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/files\/IMG_3185_1200_ab958488-3033-4aee-b4f1-f4f1e61032d7_600x600.jpg?v=1642177784\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial'; font-style: normal;\"\u003eI’m as passionate about cooking as I am about tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eAnd my love for cooking was encouraged at a very young age and fueled by my mother Marie who was a fabulous cook with many skills. She not only let me into her kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e she put me to work. That’s how I learned the basics. Later when I lived on my own\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial'; font-style: normal;\"\u003e I can’t remember a day that went by without me doing something in my kitchen that was new, innovative and fun!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eWhen I cook I’m in “the zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e“ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eall my worries melt away. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eI concentrate 100% on the task at hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e and o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eften\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e don’t follow recipes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial'; font-style: normal;\"\u003e riff on the original and make it my own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eI strongly believe in the concept of \"food as medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e Cooking mindfully is a healing journey—one that involves thinking about sustainability and using organic fresh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003ematerials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial'; font-style: normal;\"\u003e to nourish the body and soul. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eEarly on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e two things changed my cooking and elevated it from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e“meh”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e “wow”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eand they were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003ethe use of global spices and the know-how of making sauces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eNini's Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e is a natural development in my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003ecurated world of beauty, health and wellness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e. It’s a compilation of everything I love to cook with now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e in my own kitchen: spices, sauces, and condiments. These elevate a simple dish to an exquisite work of art because I believe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003ec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eooking and sharing food with others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e. This\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e is indeed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e at the heart of connecting and loving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial'; font-style: normal;\"\u003epeople in our lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial'; font-style: normal;\"\u003eNini Ordoubadi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial'; font-style: normal;\"\u003eFounder \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zaatar","title":"Za'atar (Middle Eastern Spice Mix)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Middle  Eastern spice mix of thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, fennel, coriander, anise and salt .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delicious way to add flavor to all your favorite dishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 oz. jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tay Tea LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23183877734485,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/products\/Zaatar_400.jpg?v=1674232880"},{"product_id":"shiitake-broth","title":"Shiitake Broth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe making and consuming this broth daily is one of the healthiest practices you can engage in this year. I know because I’ve been practicing what I preach and I feel fortified and stronger than ever  because of it .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingredients start with local organic mushrooms that I buy and dehydrate in my shop and my original broth recipe below with a few ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe making of the broth is simple. It involves using dried shiitake that are gently simmered with onions, lemon grass and herbs. What results is an out of this world delicious, umami-rich broth with the addition of tamari that is a tiny bit sweet with just the slightest touch of acidity coming from a strip of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are a savory ingredient that is popular in Asian cuisine. Shiitakes are high in fiber and low in calories, fat, and protein. They are packed with harder-to-get plant-based nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, choline, and B vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload recipe for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/files\/Shiitake_Broth_recipe.pdf?v=1642210815\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNini's Shiitake Mushroom Broth\u003c\/a\u003e here\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tay Tea LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39870527602773,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/products\/Shittake_400.jpg?v=1646324974"},{"product_id":"persian-rose-jam","title":"Persian Rose Tea Jam","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b30b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNINI’s signature tea blend, Persian Rose, is now a jam.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eA delightful, delicious and fragrant addition to your gourmet pantry.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eHandcrafted in small batches by a local jam maker in upstate New York exclusively for TAY TEA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eIngredients: Persian rose tea, apples, sugar, organic rose petals, cardamom, pectin\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eEnjoy it as spread on toast with butter or mixed with natural plain yogurt. It can be used as cold filling of cake or chocolate sponge cakes. Top off your favorite ice cream with one teaspoon of this preserve. Or just eat a spoonful as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tay Tea LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40445814079573,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/products\/PersianRoseJam_400.jpg?v=1670537612"},{"product_id":"saffron-sugar","title":"Saffron Sugar","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersian Saffron, Organic Cane Sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3 oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tay Tea LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40487681130581,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/products\/SaffronSugar_400.jpg?v=1674233941"},{"product_id":"saffron-salt","title":"Saffron Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersian Saffron, Maldon Salt Flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ingredients are organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tay Tea LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40487719370837,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/products\/SaffronSalt_400.jpg?v=1674233918"},{"product_id":"lions-mane-mushroom-salt","title":"Lion's Mane Mushroom Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003eLion’s Mane mushroom, maldon salt, nettle, Herbes de Provence, sesame seeds, rose petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ingredients are organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tay Tea LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40487732478037,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/products\/LionsMane_400.jpg?v=1674234229"},{"product_id":"herbes-de-provence-spice-blend","title":"Herbes de Provence (spice blend)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbes de Provence, rose petals, maldon smoked sea salt, black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tay Tea LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40487749353557,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/products\/HerbesdeProv_400.jpg?v=1674234486"},{"product_id":"chive-flower-salt","title":"Organic Chive Flower Salt","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChive flower salt is a spring time treat. Nini’s herb garden is filled with chives that provide abundant purple flowers to make this special finishing salt.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUsing the wet method Nini gathers the flowers and adds maldon salt and places in cuisinart pulses and lays out to dry in the sun (on parchment sheets)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinishing salts are an easy way to use the herbs in your garden and they make beautiful and delicious handmade gifts. Chives have a mild green onion flavor that pairs well with savory dishes. Use chive blossom salt on grilled meats and veggies, sprinkle it over avocado toast, pizzas, and salads, or use it to make a flavored butter to pair with bread or French breakfast radishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA delight for all the senses, this salt makes a great hostess gifts as well. Enjoy !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e4\" cork-topped jar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tay Tea LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40852186955861,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/9931\/files\/ChiveSalt_400.jpg?v=1718633843"},{"product_id":"organic-rose-salt","title":"Organic Rose Petal Salt","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNini’s organic rose garden on her property Elk Creek Farm in East Meredith, NY provides aromatic petals for her tea blends as well as her natural beauty products such as the rose toner, soap, perfume, and a variety of herbal elixirs based on roses.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery June as the garden gifts her aromatic roses she also creates an ever changing and expanding collection of spices—finishing salts and sugars using the rose petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNini makes this salt using the (wet) method: that is she uses fresh rose petals, adds \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHimalayan salt and adds it to a cuisinart—pulses for a few minutes and lays them out in parchment sheets to dry in the sun.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is an aromatic rose pink finishing salt that can be used in so many creative culinary ways: this salt is a wonderful addition to any savory vegetarian or meat dish and can also be used to rim summer cocktails.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA delight for all the senses, this rose-based salt makes a great hostess gifts as well. 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