Finamill Spice Class- Exploring Flavor: Why Fresh Spices Matter

Come spice up your cooking game and learn why fresh spices totally change the flavor vibe.

Finamill Spice Class - Exploring Flavor: Why Fresh Spices Matter

Join us at Culinary Viking on May 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Pacific Time) for a fun and hands-on spice class! Discover why using fresh spices can totally transform your cooking. We’ll dive into flavor profiles, tips for storing spices, and how to get the most out of every pinch. Whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a flavor fanatic, this class is all about making your dishes pop with vibrant taste. Don’t miss out on this tasty adventure!

What You’ll Experience

• Taste your way through true peppers (black, white, green, and red) and discover how one plant creates dramatically different flavors
• Explore unique “pepper imposters” like Sichuan, pink, and long pepper
• Learn the science of spice grinding—and why fresh makes all the difference
• Sample a wide range of pantry spices and build your flavor vocabulary
• Create your own custom spice blend to take home

What You’ll Take Home

• A FinaMill spice grinder starter set
• Your own custom spice blend, crafted during class
• A new understanding of how to use spices to elevate everyday cooking

Who This Class Is For

• Home cooks looking to level up flavor
• Food lovers curious about spices and global ingredients
• Anyone who enjoys hands-on, interactive culinary experiences

No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity (and your taste buds).

About the Instructor Dave Nelson has been part of the FinaMill journey from early concept to market, with a mission to make fresh flavor more accessible. Through teaching classes, working as a personal chef, and building community around food, he believes great cooking starts with small, meaningful experiences—like understanding your spices.

Class Format

• Duration: ~60 minutes
• Interactive tasting + hands-on blending
• Light snacks provided during the session