At Gathering Place Trading, we believe in the power of high-quality, ethically sourced spices to elevate home cooking. That’s why we are so excited to introduce three brand-new organic spice blends: Chinese Five Spice, Herbes de Provence, and Gingerbread Spice! Each of these blends has a special story and a deep connection to our values of ethical sourcing, customer feedback, and high-quality ingredients.
Organic Chinese Five Spice: A Star Ingredient
One of our most requested spice blends over the years has been Chinese Five Spice—a warm, aromatic blend essential in many Asian dishes, from Vietnamese Pho to stir-fries and marinades.
What makes our blend special? It features star anise powder sourced from Indigenous farmers in Northern Vietnam, where we have an incredible supplier committed to ethical and sustainable farming practices. We knew we had to create a blend that highlights this fragrant spice while bringing balance with cinnamon, fennel, clove, and black pepper.
Organic Herbes de Provence: Canadian-Grown Excellence
Our new Organic Herbes de Provence is a celebration of both tradition and local sourcing. This famous French herb blend is known for its versatility—perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, and even soups. What sets ours apart is that it’s made with Canadian-grown herbs and lavender buds sourced right here on Vancouver Island!
For years, our customers have been asking us to create an Herbes de Provence blend, and we wanted to ensure it met our high standards for freshness and quality. The result is a beautifully balanced, fragrant herb mix that enhances any dish.
Organic Gingerbread Spice: A Seasonal Favorite, Year-Round
There’s something nostalgic and comforting about the warm spices in gingerbread. That’s why we created our Organic Gingerbread Spice—a simple, all-in-one blend perfect for holiday baking and beyond. Whether you're making classic gingerbread cookies, spiced lattes, or even savory dishes with a hint of warmth, this blend is your new go-to.
Though originally designed as a seasonal spice, we know that many of our customers love baking with warm spices all year long. This blend makes it easy to add that cozy, spiced flavor to any treat!
Why Choose Gathering Place Trading Spices?
We are a proud Canadian family business that hand-blends and hand-packages all of our products with care in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, BC. Our recipes are crafted with love, and we are committed to using locally made packaging to further support Canadian businesses.
With the launch of these three new spice blends, we continue to uphold our commitment to offering the highest quality organic products while listening to our customers' needs.
We can't wait for you to try them! Let us know how you use our new Organic Chinese Five Spice, Organic Herbes de Provence, and Organic Gingerbread Spice in your cooking—we love hearing from you!
Happy cooking and thank you for supporting our family business!