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  • Flavor Riot Kitchen | Flavor and Spirit

    Welcome! FRK STORE Small-batch baked goods, signature sauces, and seasonal favorites available for local delivery and overnight shipping. Contact us > EVENTS & CUSTOM ORDERS Check out our popup calendar or book FRK for your next event! Let us help make your next event deliciously memorable. It's Riot Time > LEARN WITH US Recipe development, startup guidance, food business consulting, and one-on-one culinary coaching. Book a session > PARTNER WITH US Interested in carrying Flavor Riot products or working together on something unique? Let's Chat > image Open box of cookies Brownie shot Add a Title Foodie money shot Maple Pecan Coffee Cake -post-ai-image-2564 Pineapple Upside Down Cake OG Brownie -post-ai-image-40844 chocolate cake 2 20180423_181550 Closed box of cookies image Open box of cookies Brownie shot Mixed Berry Cake Foodie money shot Jalepeno Cheddar Bread -post-ai-image-2564 Lemon loaf OG Brownie -post-ai-image-40844 Apple Cinnamon Doughnut Practice German Chocolate Cake Blueberry and peach tart

  • Family Faves | Flavor and Spirit

    Apple Cinnamon Spiced Doughnuts Ingredients: AP flour 4 ½ tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp allspice 1 ½ tsp kosher salt 1 C maple syrup 1 C applesauce, unsweetened 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melte 3 tsp/1 Tbsp vanilla extract Glaze: 1 ½ C powdered sugar + 3 Tbsp apple cider Topping: ½ C sugar + 2 Tbsp cinnamon + ½ tsp nutmeg Mise en place all ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 350 F and prepare donut molds. Combine all dry ingredients in one bowl and all the wet ingredients in a separate bowl Use stand mixer to add dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix until dough ball forms. Mold finished dough into prepared molds. Cook each batch for 8-10 minutes. Prepare glaze and toppings. Take cooked donut and dip top into glaze and then sprinkle topping over glazed donut. Serve and enjoy Homemade Pita Bread Yield 11 2 C warm water 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp active dry yeast 5 C AP flour + ¾ C for dusting 2 Tbsp EVOO 1 Tbsp kosher salt Mise en place all ingredients. Pre-heat area to proof yeast and dough. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Allow to rise in warm area for 15 minutes. Sift flour in stand mixing bowl. Add in yeast mix. Blend with dough hook until ingredients start to form a ball. Add in EVOO and salt. Mix again until ball is formed. Knead on floured surface and form into a ball. Place ball of dough into a greased mixing bowl and place in warm area to proof and rise for 1.5 hours. Separate dough into small balls. Roll balls out flat and cook in hot pan on the stovetop, flipping over to cook both sides. Fajita Burritos 1 package Tempeh, cut into strips 1 green bell pepper, julienne cut 1 yellow onion, julienne cut 50:50 Taco seasoning; fajita seasoning Cuban black beans: 3 C black beans 5 C water 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1 heaping tsp cumin powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper Mise en place all ingredients. Pre-heat area to proof yeast and dough. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Allow to rise in warm area for 15 minutes. Sift flour in stand mixing bowl. Add in yeast mix. Blend with dough hook until ingredients start to form a ball. Add in EVOO and salt. Mix again until ball is formed. Knead on floured surface and form into a ball. Place ball of dough into a greased mixing bowl and place in warm area to proof and rise for 1.5 hours. Separate dough into small balls. Roll balls out flat and cook in hot pan on the stovetop, flipping over to cook both sides.

  • Recipes for Cocktails and Spirits | Flavor and Spirit

    Our Favorite Cocktails and Spirits Good drinks + Good Friends and Family = Good Times! Moderation is the key, please stay safe and drink responsibly! Alabama Slammer Shaker: Collins or highball glass 1 oz Amaretto 1 oz Sloe Gin 1 oz Southern comfort 2 oz Orange Juice Garnish – orange wheel spiked with maraschino cherries. Directions: Add all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain mix into ice-filled Collins or highball glass. Garnish with a cherry and orange wheel. Bourbon Mint Lemonade Ingredients: 1 ½ oz bourbon 3 ½ oz lemonade 3-4 mint leaves Garnish – lemon slices Directions: Pour ice into rocks glass. Add in mint, then bourbon, then lemonade and stir. Garnish with more mint and lemon slices Chai Delight Cocktail Ingredients: 8oz glass full of ice 1oz vodka 1oz coffee liqueur 6oz vanilla chai beverage (cold) Directions: 8oz glass full of ice 1oz vodka 1oz coffee liqueur 6oz vanilla chai beverage (cold) Jack and Jill Ingredients: Rocks glass 1 ½ oz Jack Daniels whiskey 3 oz apple cranberry juice Cranberries Cocktail umbrella or toothpick Directions: Pour all into ice-filled glass. Garnish with cranberries on umbrella or toothpick Kamikaze cocktail Ingredients: Shaker Martini or cocktail glass, chilled 1 oz Lime juice, fresh squeezed 1 oz Triple sec 1 oz Vodka 1 Lime wheel for garnish Directions: Add all ingredients into ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish – lime wheel Lemon Drop Ingredients: 1 ½ oz bourbon 3 ½ oz lemonade 3-4 mint leaves Lemon wedge for garnish Directions: Pour ice into rocks glass. Add in mint, then bourbon, then lemonade and stir. Garnish with more mint and lemon slices MILF Ingredients: -Shaker -Cocktail glass, chilled -½ oz light rum -2 oz non-dairy or coconut -½ oz hazelnut liqueur and -½ oz Irish Whiskey or 1 oz Bailey's Irish Creme liqueur Directions: Put everything into an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain into chilled cocktail glass Sea Breeze Ingredients: Mason Jar or rocks glass 1 ½ oz vodka 1/3c cranberry juice 1 ½ oz grapefruit juice Garnish – lime wheel Directions: Fill glass ½ full of ice. Pour in vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juices. Stir until glass feels cold. Garnish with lime wheel.

  • Hearty Lentil Stew | Flavor and Spirit

    Hearty Lentil Stew Ingredients: Start your day with a burst of energy. Blend frozen berries, spinach, a banana, and plant-based protein powder with almond milk. Top it with chia seeds, sliced almonds, and fresh fruit. This bowl is like a sunrise in a dish - bright, nourishing, and full of life. Have fun with it! Mine doesn't usually look as pretty as this picture, but that was what we wanted to convey here. Try different fruits, proteins, and carbs to balance them out the way you like and to keep things interesting! Directions: 1 cup dry lentils (green or brown), rinsed 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt + pepper to taste Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and spices; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lentils, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook 25–30 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with whole-grain bread or brown rice.

  • The Hero's Journey | Flavor and Spirit

    The Hero’s Journey The path of becoming. This isn’t just mythology; it’s the pattern of awakening woven through every soul’s story. Across ages and cultures, the same rhythm repeats itself. We dream, we act, we fall, we rise, and in time, we remember what we’ve always known. Every civilization found its own language for this process. Some called it enlightenment, others rebirth, ascension, or gnosis. But beneath all the names is the same map — the return to self. What we once saw as divine instruction was really a reflection of our own becoming. The Hero’s Journey is not about slaying dragons or reaching a final destination. It’s about the quiet evolution that happens each time we move from confusion to clarity, from survival to purpose. It’s the sacred rhythm that keeps us growing, whether through heartbreak or breakthrough. When we start to see our lives this way, everything shifts. The chaos stops feeling like punishment and starts revealing itself as initiation. Every loss, every repeat lesson, every strange loop back to the beginning is part of the same spiral that’s been guiding humanity since the dawn of consciousness. The Universal Pattern Every age has tried to name it — the pulse that moves through creation, destruction, and rebirth. It’s in the myths of gods and heroes, the cycles of nature, the rhythms of our own healing. Whether written in stone or stored in neurons, the pattern repeats: expansion, contraction, renewal. We rise to understand, we fall to remember. The ancients called it the Great Wheel. Alchemists called it transmutation. Modern psychology calls it growth through integration. But they’re all describing the same current — the universal pattern that carries us through transformation. This pattern isn’t mystical fluff or moral lesson; it’s the architecture of evolution itself. The same laws that guide the stars guide the psyche. The same energy that births galaxies pushes us toward wholeness. When we resist the pattern, life feels chaotic. When we learn to move with it, we begin to see that even chaos has choreography. The journey doesn’t just happen to us — it happens through us. Every heartbreak that cracks us open, every failure that forces a redirection, every breakthrough that follows surrender — all of it belongs to the same design. From the creation myths of Egypt to the philosophies of India, from Jung’s archetypes to quantum theory’s entanglement, the story never really changes. Consciousness expands, forgets itself, and then finds its way home again. Over and over, forever learning how to embody what it already knows. That’s the rhythm behind every story humanity has ever told — and it’s the same rhythm living in you. The Living Arcana & Archetypes The Leap of Faith The Fool walks with trust before proof. She reminds us that growth begins not in certainty, but in the courage to begin anyway. Explore Archetype Explore Archetype The Magician turns potential into practice. Through repetition and patience, he learns that mastery isn’t luck—it’s devotion made visible. The Apprenticeship of Creation The Practice of Knowing Explore Archetype The High Priestess listens before acting. She invites us to quiet the noise and remember that true wisdom isn’t found—it’s recalled. Nurturing the Effable The Empress reminds us that creation isn’t chaos — it’s care. She’s the one who turns wisdom into warmth and effort into ease, nurturing what’s real until it thrives. Explore Archetype The Living Arcana & Archetypes

  • Golden Tumeric Latte | Flavor and Spirit

    A creamy dairy-free turmeric latte with oat milk, ginger & cinnamon — Ayurvedic golden milk, plant-based style. Golden Tumeric Latte Ingredients: Serves Two 2 cups almond milk or oat milk (unsweetened, creamy works best) 1 tsp turmeric powder (or freshly grated turmeric root, ~1 inch) ½ tsp cinnamon powder ½ tsp fresh ginger (grated) or ¼ tsp ginger powder Pinch of black pepper (to activate curcumin in turmeric) 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, adds richness & absorption) 1–2 tsp maple syrup or date syrup (to taste) Directions: In a small saucepan, gently warm the almond/oat milk over medium heat. Do not boil. Add turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. Stir in coconut oil (if using) and sweetener of choice. Simmer on low for 3–5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse. Pour into mugs, froth lightly if desired, and enjoy warm. Add cardamom or nutmeg for a deeper flavor. For extra creaminess, blend before serving. Optional Enhancements:

  • Worcestershire Sauce | Flavor and Spirit

    Homemade Worcestershire sauce Ingredients: 1/3 C molasses ¼ C tamari or soy sauce ¼ C water 1 C apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1 ½ Tbsp kosher salt 1 ½ tsp ground mustard powder 1 tsp onion powder ¾ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/8 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp tamarind powder Directions: 1) Put saucepan on medium heat on stovetop. 2) Add in molasses, tamari, water, vinegar, and lemon juice. Stir. 3) Mix all spices and seasonings separately, stirring together until incorporated. 4) Add seasonings into liquid mix and stir well. 5) Cook until reduced by half 6) Bottle immediately, if using a mason jar just flip it upside down to seal. We usually keep and use for about 6 months, give or take.

  • Vegan Tortilla Soup | Flavor and Spirit

    A hearty, family-favorite tortilla soup simmered with tomatoes, beans, corn, and peppers, layered with bold spices and finished with crisp tortilla strips, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Comforting, nourishing, and perfect for any season. Tortilla Soup Not only is this one of our favorite dishes and one that the family can enjoy in any season, it's a great opportunity to spend some time prepping food together as a family! Aside from the time it takes prepping all those veggies, it's easy to make and definitely worth the effort! Ingredients: 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies X1 12 oz can tomato paste 8C water + vegetable bullion = 8 C broth 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can corn, drained 1 small yellow onion, small dice 1 green bell pepper, small dice 1/2-1 bunch of cilantro 1 avocado Tortilla strips (best to fry your own) 2 Tbsp olive or grape seed oil or avocado oil 4 Tbsp taco seasoning 1 ½ tsp oregano 3 Tbsp Creole or Cajun seasoning 2 Tbsp hot sauce, cayenne pepper 5 jalapeno slices, fresh preferred, but pickled will suffice 1 Tbsp kosher salt (more or less to your taste) 1 Tbsp fresh cracked black pepper 1 Tbsp garlic powder C cooked rice (we use an Instant pot) ½ bunch of cilantro, minced Chopped avocado Tortilla strips (best if fried at home) Chop veggies and garnishes If you plan to fry your own tortilla strips, get your oil heated up on Medium, since this takes time. In hot soup pot, saute onions and peppers in hot oil until they begin to soften. Add in beans and corn. Cook for 3 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes Start rice in a steamer or Instant Pot. This should finish shortly before soup. When everything is finished cooking, add a scoop of rice into a bowl and add soup on top Serve hot with listed garnishes.

  • The Best Plant-Based Chocolate Chip Cookies | Flavor and Spirit

    Chocolate Chip Cookies WET: ½ C vegan butter ½ C butter flavored shortening 1 C brown sugar 1 C cane sugar or white sugar 1 C almond milk 2 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 Egg replacer (we ONLY use Just Egg) or flax egg (1 tbs ground flaxseed 2 tbs water, 10 min) Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 F and set aside wet ingredients into a larger bowl with dry in a medium sized bowl. Combine dry ingredients, we recommend sifting or mixing with a wisk, set aside. Cream butter and shortening with sugars in stand mixer bowl. Pour milk and vanilla extract into a measuring glass. Add ½ of dry ingredients Add remaining dry ingredients and mix dough until no lumps remain By hand, use spatula to lightly HAND MIX in chocolate chips into dough. Freeze for 30 minutes. Bake 12-15 minutes in pre-heated oven. Depending on how you like your cookies. DRY: 4 C AP flour, unbleached 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 4 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp kosher salt or ½ tsp table salt 1 C dark chocolate chips ***Optional Grandma Lola tip- Want to make an ultra-sweet and flavorful version? Try replacing ¼-½ cup of flour with vanilla pudding mix. These are not recommended for those counting sugars or carbohydrates. Makes about 24-32 cookies, depending on size

  • Plant-Based Kitchari (Healing Stew) | Flavor and Spirit

    Plant-based Ayurvedic kitchari with rice, mung dal & spices — a healing reset meal balancing all doshas. Plant-Based Kitchari (Healing Stew) Ingredients: Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes ½ cup split yellow mung dal (rinsed well) ½ cup basmati rice (or quinoa for a twist, rinsed well) 1 Tbsp coconut oil (or plant-based ghee) 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger) 1 small carrot, diced 1 zucchini, diced (or seasonal veggie of choice) 4 cups water or vegetable broth ½ tsp Himalayan pink salt (or to taste) 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish) Lime wedges (to serve) Use it for: Dosha Balancing: Gentle and easy to digest, balancing for all doshas. Variations: Add leafy greens in the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra nourishment. Texture Tip: Kitchari can be made thick like stew or looser like porridge depending on preference. Directions: Rinse grains: Wash mung dal and rice together until water runs clear. Bloom spices: In a heavy pot, heat coconut oil over medium. Add cumin and coriander seeds, let sizzle until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Build flavor: Stir in turmeric and ginger. Add carrot and zucchini, sauté 2–3 minutes. Add grains & liquid: Stir in mung dal and rice. Add water/broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Simmer: Cover and cook 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dal and rice are soft and porridge-like. Add more water if needed for desired texture. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

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