Leading pancake syrup brands in the US do not contain any pure maple syrup and rely on high fructose corn syrup as the primary sweetening ingredient.

We would like to introduce you to
Jakeman's Pure Maple Syrup

Looking for a healthy sugar alternative? Look no further. Pure maple syrup from Canada can be used as a healthier substitute to sugar in a variety of desserts and baked goods, such as pies and cakes.
To apply maple syrup as a white or brown sugar alternative, use a one-for-one substitution and reduce the quantity of liquid ingredients in the recipe (water, milk, juice) by about one-quarter of a cup. Maple syrup can also serve as a one-to-one substitute for liquid sweeteners, such as honey, molasses and corn syrup.
This healthy sweetener is 100% natural, pure and free of any coloring or additives. Boiled down directly from tree sap, which is harvested from the maple tree towards the end of winter, pure maple syrup is an unprocessed, authentic product of nature. White sugar, for example, is typically derived from sugar cane, and processed and purified before being sold. Because maple syrup is not processed, it contains higher levels of potentially beneficial minerals, including calcium, potassium, sodium and copper, making it the best sugar alternative.
In addition, maple syrup does not contain high fructose corn syrup, a modified sugar substitute commonly found in processed foods.

Since 1876 the Jakeman family, now 4th generation, has produced fine maple syrup from Ontario's forests. This proud heritage continues today with the recent award "Best Tasting Maple Syrup in Canada" in a national blind taste test.

 Product of Canada.

250ml 8.45 fl oz Canadas No 1 Medium  $ 12.50

TEA  PARTY

Let The CURIOSITY Shop help you with your next Tea Party!

When thinking about tea parties, do you find yourself overwhelmed with thoughts of the British gentry, scenes from Alice in Wonderland, Victorian decor, blue haired ladies and pinky fingers stuck up in the air? If so, you're both right and wrong. You're right because as the tradition of "Afternoon" Tea has developed over time, it has become an elegant affair. You're wrong because "High" Tea was often enjoyed by the British working class as their evening supper, with heartier fare than the tea sandwiches and scones that are now associated with tea parties.

As the custom has evolved, tea time is usually scheduled from mid to late afternoon. It's a between meal snack that is a lot more elegant than a bag of chips from the vending machine. It needn't be extremely fussy, although the meal often includes savory, bite size sandwiches, scones or biscuits, and sweets (along with a good pot of tea, of course!) Both men and women enjoy afternoon tea in England, and it's often used as a function for entertaining business clients.

An Afternoon Tea Party is suitable for many celebrations. When you'd like to host a party that isn't as involved as a dinner party, a tea party can be the answer. It's an ideal format for a bridal or baby shower, a retirement party, a birthday celebration, or time to catch up with good friends. The food is prepared before your guests arrive, and is either presented buffet style, or by passing plates of goodies at the table. The only thing you need to serve is the tea itself, leaving you plenty of time to relax and enjoy your guests. Your guest list can include dozens of people or only one good friend with whom you'd like to share an intimate conversation. It can be a very formal affair as you'll find at some of the more elegant hotels, or it can be as casual as a pot of tea and some cookies or buscuits.

At The CURIOSITY Shop we can help you with all the requirements for a High Tea or a simple Afternoon Tea.  If you happen to find yourself in beautiful downtown Aiken in the afternoon you might want to drop by and sample our tea(s) with a biscuit or scone and enjoy the atmosphere.  Groups are always welcome.



Never Barreled, Heated or Strained
REALLY   RAW   HONEY
Contains pollen, propolis, and honeycomb.
They never transport their bees to pollinate commercial fields.
Really Raw Honey never spoils, it last indefinitely.
Store in a cool plase.  To soften, place jar in warm water.
Net Wt  1 Lb  (453gm)   $ 11.82 / each

Really Raw Honey is a totally unprocessed whole food, that is never heated or strained, and contains all the pollen, propolis, vitamins, enzymes and trace minerals the bee's put into it. Creamy, smooth and spreadable, Really Raw Honey is more solid than liquid and each jar is capped with crunchy bits of honeycomb, pollen and propolis.

Nature's Sweet Remedy
Centuries of documentation have described honey's frequent use in soothing coughs, sore throats, burns, wounds and rashes; as an aid to digestion and allergies, as well as a natural source of energy.
Cappings: Our Healthy Difference
When you open the jar, you'll see the honey "cappings": crunchy bits of honeycomb, pollen and propolis in hues of brown, gold and amber. These nutrient-rich Crown Jewels of Really Raw Honey can be chewed just like gum.
Delightful flavor
We guarantee you'll love our award-winning flavor. Really Raw Honey can replace other sweeteners, and right from the spoon, it is a delicious way to help maintain health. Enjoy!
Heavenly fragrance
One whiff of our distinctive wildflower aroma reveals the living vitality in every jar of Really Raw Honey.
Naturally diverse
Our bees choose the honey's color and texture by the local varieties of wildflowers they forage. Enjoy our diversity!
Nothing added...or taken away
We never heat or strain Really Raw honey, giving you our smooth, dense texture and all the whole-food enzymes and other nutrients; a natural gift from the bees!
Our bees rest in the winter!
We never transport our bees to pollinate commercial crops, and we embrace traditional, local in-season-only, low-stress beekeeping methods that help keep our bees healthy.
Holistic handling
We never barrel our honey, and always pack each year's new crop by hand, straight from "hive to jar," as we have for over 30 years, in the USA.

NEW   SHIPMENT   ARRIVED !

Yes, The CURIOSITY Shop received a food shipment last night which includes these new items:

• Amore Hot Pepper Paste
• Brer Rabbit Blackstrap Molasses: All Natural - Unsulphured
• Bigelow American Classic Tea
• Braswell Merlot Wine Sauce
• Bremner Plain Wafers

And the following re-stocks:

• Dr Oetker Creme Brulee Mix
• Charleston Favorites Yellow Grits
• Lemon Curd (Tiptree, Scott, Robertson)
• Yorkshire Earl Grey Tea
• Barr's Irn Bru
• Sharwood Original Indian Puppudums
• H P  Sauce
• Heinz Bakes Beans (Vegetarian)
• Nestle Aero Chocolate Bars (Plain & Mint)
• Vernors Regular Ginger Soda

LOOKING   FOR   TEA ?

The CURIOSITY Shop is your source for Leaf Teas:

Black  Teas

Assam

Keemum

Darjeeling

Earl Grey

East Friesan

English Breakfast

Harmutty

Chamraj Estate

Irish Breakfast

Golden Monkey

Kirkoswald Estate Orange Pekoe

Monk's Blend

Organic Orange Pekoe

Yunan

Scottish Breakfast

Smokey Russian Caravan

Kenilworth

Vietnamese Orange Pekoe

Oolongs

Fujian

Bai Hao

Formosa Fancy

Jasmine Orchard

Monkey Picked

Orange Blossom

Orachard Tung Ting

Ti Kuan Yin

Green

Bancha

Phoenix Pearls

Dragon Well

Genmaicha

Gunpowder

Matcha

Lung Ching

Sencha

White

Poobong

Ginger Orange Peach

Golden Needle

Pai Mu Tan

Silver Needle

White Wonder

Rooibosch

Andalusia Lemon

Green Organic

Pure Superior Organic

Liz & Linda's  Pepper Jelly  $ 7.50 each

Original Pepper Jelly

Golden Pecan Pepper Jelly

Red Hot Pepper Jelly
                                       

Plum Perfect Pepper Jelly

AIKEN TEA PARTY ?
The CURIOSITY Shop now hosts TEA PARTIES in the Dickens Cafe.
If you or someone you know is seeking somewhere to host your TEA PARTY - look no more.
We can host your TEA AFFAIR in the Dickens Cafe.  Everything you require is on hand and ready for your attendance.


For more information please call 803 644 1400.