Another long over due post is here! Lots of stuff happening here – including a fun Sunday Soul Sante yesterday (until the rain gods buggered it, of course) and STB kitchen art was there. Thanks all who visited and bought kitchen art to liven up their home or a friend’s !

So here I am, trying to put some quality time back in the blog . And this one promises to be a visual treat for sure – so read on!

I’ve seen stores selling spices and then again, I’ve seen stores selling spices! That’s the feeling I had when I stepped in to The Spice Route – at Mantri Mall, in Bangalore some months ago. The place sure draws you in with it’s complete elegance. And I love beige and ochre and earth colours, and this store just beckoned. Inside, walls of shelves with all kinds of Indian spices you have ever heard of. Glass jars showing off their contents – some of the best varieties of spices that any kitchen could need.

The Spice Route is the result of a questioning thought process, one that asked – if India has such a rich heritage of spices and their contribution to world cuisine, why doesn’t it deserve the best retail experience? And the answer prompted Geeta Kannan, the founder, to set up just that – quite an ‘experience’.

The stores are beautifully maintained, the spices look good enough to eat right there. They source the best from all over India, and the few that I bought did testify that. “We have such a rich heritage and the best spices growing in India and they must be showcased in the best light. Our stores provide this experience to Indians and to those who travel here from other countries – they get to shop in a great ambience, which is really a tribute to what our country offers”.

Spices like cardamom, pepper, star anise, nutmeg, mace, turmeric; herbs like basil, parsely, marjoram and nuts are all proudly on display in the stores.

I leave you with glimpses of some of their other stores across the country.

All photographs courtesy The Spice Route (GeethaKannan Spices Private Limited)

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