This weekend, I was in the mood for a little adventure. And for me, a little adventure means exploring close to home. I've been hearing a lot about a new shop, Allspice, in downtown Des Moines' East Village. I love shopping in the East Village. So many fun stores and restaurants, all within walking distance. If you're looking for a unique Christmas gift, check out the East Village.
I found Allspice on Locust Street, and the store was packed! I parked myself at the tasting bar, where I tried several different olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I really liked the "fruity" flavors, such as the red apple balsamic. I ended up buying a couple small bottles of pomegranate balsamic and blood orange olive oil. I plan to use these in stirfries and salad dressings.
I also bought a few baking supplies: cocoa nibs, which I've always wanted to try, crystallized ginger (one of my favorites) and maple sugar powder, which I plan to add to my morning bowl of oatmeal. Allspice was a foodie paradise, and I'm sure I'll be making many more visits in the future. Plus, I'm always looking for an excuse to visit the East Village!
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