17/09/2026
Introducing our new Japanese larder to the shop. She's full of Japan's specialist soy sauce: yuzu, mushroom or truffle infused and some rare celebratory soy sauce like our Heisei Shouu.
And of course some 'hot' sauce along with mayonnaise, mustard and even yuzu marmalade infusions...along with their many, many great taste awards 😋
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In the spot light:
clear truffle soy sauce: combining rich umami of traditionally brewed koikuchi soy sauce with rich earthy depth of truffle. Unlike conventional soy sauce, the transparency allows you to season more delicate dishes without changing appearances, such as white fish, pasta, risotto or more fine dining dishes.
Gary x Gari - a vegan and GF black garlic sauce, this sauce took 6 years of dedicated research. It stands out for its lack of bitterness and spicines, focusing instead on a balanced, nuanced flavour.
Bakasco - Yuzu and Kaki Vinegar Pepper sauce
Adds a fresh twist to meals, with a unique Japanese hot sauce that is light, tangy, and full of flavour. From the mellow sweetness of the persimmon (kaki) fruit. The result is mild chilli warmth, sweet-sour notes with aromatic yuzu for sharp citrus zing.
(Perhaps I'm most excited about this one;)
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As we walk into Autumn, feels like time slows down, everyone takes stock a bit, plans those cosy moments cooking at home and enjoys being inside again.
So weither you are picking up the odd ingredient for that recipe you've been wanting to try or see the odd present that's just perfect for Larry or Gertrude and spreading the cost out before Santa comes to town... well as ever we got you covered 😉
Love,
Your local Spice Shop xx
