The promotional sample giveaway was successful, we received over 19k likes in as little as 5 days!

Here’s what customers have to say about the last promo:

“I received a 1 oz. package of Lemon & Pepper seasoning in today’s mail. Wow! I wasn’t expecting such a large sample! Thanks! Might just be using this over Memorial Day weekend!” -Kay-

“I received my free sample of lemon & pepper today, a 1 oz pkg not bad, gonna get some shrimp now.” -Mike-

“Got my lemon pepper sample and LOVED it!!! We will DEF be buying this from now on! Thanks so much!” -Cree-

“Received my Lemon N Pepper spice today…as my free sample..Just wanted to say thank you. We use a LOT of spices here…so thanks for letting us try one!” -Carrie-

Make sure to “like” Tampico Spice and check back often… in talks with company personnel whom are looking to out due this last promotion by 5 times!

What Tampico Spice seasoning blend would you like to see on our next promotion?

We have just launched BBQ BROs Rubs on Amazon.com in two sets: Western that include California, Texas, Kansas City and Southern that include Memphis, Carolina, New Orleans. After careful studying and cooking with bbq masters, we are proud to present you with BBQ Bro’s Rubs and as a special offer to you, use the promotional code: NEWCODE2 for $5 off expires 6/20/11 so get it now!

Buy now: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_grocery?_encoding=UTF8&node=16310101&field-brandtextbin=BBQ%20BROS%20RUBS

Don’t miss out on this great offer!

The promotion ended earlier meeting the goal of 15k entries within 3 days! Despite a shaky start, we managed to get back online and extend the original goal of 10k to 15k.

A sample of Lemon & Pepper will be sent out, please allow 3-4 weeks for processing and shipping.

I’ve been asked about the size of the sample… We are not mailing out tiny packages of 5-gram samples as you would find in your local newspaper. At Tampico Spice, a sample is a cellophane package of Lemon & Pepper, similar to what you would find at any grocery store.

For recipes using Tampico Spices,

please visit http://www.tampicospice.com/recipes

Thank you from Tampico Spice!

“Like” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TampicoSpiceCo

And fill out your address information to receive your free sample!

That’s it!!!

What it looks like on the Facebook page (below)… The image at the bottom is a non-working link. Please go to the facebook link given above.

Here is a simple, quick way to color your seasonings or spice blends using common spices and what you have at home without changing the flavor of the blend.

Whether be for your personal line of seasonings that you want to sell and you want to make it hard for people to tell what spices you’re using….

Or simply want to achieve a particular color for your seasoning blend without the costly use of food colors or oleoresin.

Below is a list of which spice you can use and the color it produces.

1. Paprika: Red (Color varies from which paprika is used)
2. Turmeric: Yellow Color
3. Curry: Off-Yellow (Tad spicy note)
4. Parsley powder: Green color

*To achieve color, use 1/4 teaspoon of  Corn Oil or Vegetable Oil. If your seasoning blend contains salt or sugar, mix oil with salt first before adding other spices (Easier to mix).

Did you ever wonder, if you could substitute certain vegetables for spices while still having the same aroma and flavor. Are you looking to achieve a particular flavor or scent that’s simple and affordable for your seasoning blend or dish?

I often get asked what a person can add to kick up their dish or if they could use a certain spice that would compliment their dish. So I decided to post a list of common spices that you can use to add to your dish to give it a particular aroma and flavor. I recommend adding just a pinch, early in the cooking process.

Here is a list of common spices, with their particular aroma and flavor:

1. Star Anise: Black Licorice aroma (strong note)
2. Black Pepper: Spicy, warms near the center of the tongue
3. Celery: Celery  (pungent note)
4. Coriander: Celery aroma, slight lemony-taste (strong note)
5. Dill Seed: Pickles note (soft note)
6. Sweet basil: Mint flavor (soft note)
7. Cumin: Earthy flavor (strong note)
8. Fenugreek: Maple flavor
9. Nutmeg: Nutty flavor (strong note)
10. Sesame seed: Nutty flavor (soft note)
11. Tarragon: Anise-like flavor
12. White Pepper: Spicy, Musty note, warms the sides of the tongue