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Poudre Douce
Poudre Douce
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Poudre Douce

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Poudre Douce, or “sweet powder,” is a medieval classic made for feasts. Cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of sugar bring warmth to pies, pancakes, and preserves, while adding intrigue to meats and greens. A pantry staple for both sweet and savory.

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Filler-FreeVeganGluten-FreeEstablished 1995Small Batch

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Poudre Douce, a charming name that translates from French as "sweet powder," is a medieval spice blend that offers a less intense kick compared to its robust sibling, Poudre Forte. This blend is crafted without pepper, allowing the warm notes of cinnamon and ginger to take center stage, sweetly underscored by a touch of brown sugar. It's a versatile concoction that not only excels in sweet dishes like cakes and pies but also adds a unique twist to meat dishes and savory stews.

Poudre Douce hails from the medieval kitchens of Europe, a time when spices were as much a currency as they were ingredients. This blend, with its absence of pepper, was likely favored by those desiring a gentler heat in their dishes, a contrast to the more commonly robust flavors of the age. Its ingredients suggest a connection to the spice trade routes that influenced European cuisine profoundly during the Middle Ages. Each component of Poudre Douce—cinnamon, ginger, and allspice—was a treasured item that traveled great distances to grace the tables of the wealthy and powerful.

This blend's warmth and sweetness make it a natural fit for autumnal recipes, yet it's just as delightful when dusted over summer fruits or swirled into a springtime compote. Its versatility is unmatched—imagine a sprinkle over roasted carrots or a hearty scoop into your next batch of spice cookies. Poudre Douce is truly a bridge from the past to present culinary adventures.

Did you know that Poudre Douce could have been a medieval precursor to what we now relish as pumpkin spice? Yes, long before lattes embraced this seasonal trend, cooks in medieval Europe were mastering the art of blending sweet spices to enhance their culinary creations.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 9 reviews.

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Strawberries this time of year are not quite ripe enough for me. However, Poudre Douce perks up the flavor and adds a sweetness. How can you go wrong with cinnamon and ginger? Brown sugar and allspice? Well, you cannot.

Dempsey D. 5/5 Verified

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Store owner replied: Thanks for sharing! I hear you about strawberries not being quite ripe enough this time of year. Poudre Douce really perks up the flavor and adds that sweet touch with cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar, and allspice—it's a winning combo! Totally agree, you can't go wrong with those classic spices.

This blend leaves a warm, gingery, tingle on your tongue. Truly, lovely.

Patricia R. 5/5 Verified

Poudre Douce

I love everything I buy from you guys!

Kathleen N. 5/5 Verified

Poudre Douce

Store owner replied: Ahhh, this just made my day! We love that *you* love everything—seriously, best compliment ever. Can’t wait to hear what you make with the Poudre Douce! ✨💛

We used poudre douce on all manner of squash—roasted, toasted and ever so delish! We love this spice combo for winter dishes, thx!

Cass N. 5/5 Verified

Poudre Douce

This blend is delicious! I love the earthy notes. I especially like it in my coffee. Can't wait to try it in hot chocolate and muffins!

Tammy J. 5/5 Verified

Poudre Douce

Store owner replied: Thank you for your review! I'm delighted to hear that you find our Poudre Douce spice blend delicious. Using it in your coffee is such a fantastic idea! I can't wait to hear how it transforms your hot chocolate and muffins. Keep us posted on your culinary adventures!

What to say ? They are just the best

Richard G. 5/5 Verified

Poudre Douce

Store owner replied: Aww, thank you!

Amazing products and quality My husband and I were briefly in Seattle on vacation and stopped in because I am nothing if not a sucker for a good spice store. We are sorely lacking in our small east coast town. The mixes here were unusual and appealing enough that I’ve since ordered online to have them shipped to my house.

Sylvia D. 5/5 Verified

Poudre Douce

Delicious Perfect addition to a cold weather drink

Murphy E. 5/5 Verified

Poudre Douce

Fantastic! This is my second order of this spice mix within a month. Nuff said.

Mary K. 5/5 Verified

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