Occasional Toronto: Spices And More

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Spices And More

I have never ventured into this store on Queen St West but I always admire the window and it looks to be quite lovely inside. They specialize in organic herbs and spices as well as quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I think I will have to venture in and treat myself to some nice balsamic one day. And the bonus is that their always clean window gives a perfect reflection of Trinity Bellwoods Park across the road!
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22 comments:

Lúcia said...: Very nice window, I'd love to check the goodies of this beautiful store. ;-); February 6, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Unknown said...: Spice trader... This reminds me of the Age of Discoveries! :-); February 6, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Halcyon said...: Maybe we can try it together? Love the looks of it too!; February 6, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Anonymous said...: Excellent Red Pat!
Love the layers :); February 6, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Marleen said...: I love looking around in places like these. Nice photo with the reflection.; February 6, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Gerald (SK14) said...: love the reflection - is that a group of schoolkids chatting I see?; February 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM
Taken For Granted said...: If this shop were in my neighborhood, I would be a regular customer. They do have a great window.; February 6, 2013 at 3:59 PM
Deb said...: I bet the place smells enticing once you get inside.; February 6, 2013 at 4:36 PM
Lowell said...: So...they don't actually trade spices...the name is a come-on...they just sell spices. The trading of spices was a huge business some years back.

The Olive Pit is a cute name, too. And the window - reflective as it is - is also quite beautiful!; February 6, 2013 at 4:36 PM
Anonymous said...: This looks like a very inviting store to me. Great sign and nice reflection!

Thanks for your visit and comment on my sign entry.

~Lindy; February 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM
Sharon said...: I would be all over this place! Spices are...well....the spice of life! It's funny you mentioning olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I just recently took a photo of the bottle of oil and the bottle of balsamic that I brought back from Italy last summer. The oil is almost used up but the balsamic is still around and it is delicious.; February 6, 2013 at 5:28 PM
Birdman said...: I take it easy with spices and pass on olives... green that is. Strange?; February 6, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Pat said...: Yum! Looks like my kind of store!; February 6, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Lesley said...: I would love this place. I've made a note of it, to check it out.; February 6, 2013 at 8:04 PM
Randy said...: Sounds like a wonderful shop.; February 6, 2013 at 10:10 PM
Anonymous said...: That's a wonderful looking shop and window, very traditional.; February 7, 2013 at 3:11 AM
Tanya Breese said...: poke your head inside, i bet it smells incredible!; February 7, 2013 at 6:56 AM
EG CameraGirl said...: I would be very tempted to checking out what's inside!; February 7, 2013 at 8:19 AM
PerthDailyPhoto said...: They definitely get bonus points for the clean windows Pat! The balsamic is bound to be good in a shop like this, you'll have to give it a try.; February 7, 2013 at 9:47 AM
Oakland Daily Photo said...: Te window sign makes it look like an old time "purveyor" of exotic comestibles.; February 7, 2013 at 7:21 PM
Gemma Wiseman said...: The font of the sign is a little olde worlde, hinting of grand old trading days! Delightful kind of window atmosphere!; February 8, 2013 at 6:18 AM
William Kendall said...: Terrific shot. I don't recall if I've ever seen the store.; February 14, 2013 at 3:51 PM