Somehow, my children - who begin the year knowing nothing about the volumes of pyramids or the sonnets of Shakespeare - can now school me about prisms and iambic pentameter. Pretty miraculous.

In a year when teachers have had to stretch all the way across cyberspace to reach our children, they deserve our appreciation now more than ever, for one of the most important jobs around.

So here’s to the teachers. If you (like me) would like to thank them, I’ve got some ideas:

Here are my top 5 spice recommendations for Teacher Gifts this year:

#1: Hibiscus Flowers

Flowers for teacher! These inexpensive dried blossoms are a great choice. Make a tea, make dessert or make an interesting, tart sauce for something savory.

#2: Mulling Spices

For the teacher with taste. Our classic mulling spices can be steeped with apple cider or wine, or combined with tea leaves for a spiced cup of tea. Recipe tag tied to every jar, with instructions for use.

#3: Sumac & Sage Seasoning Blend

A ready-to-go seasoning blend for a hard-working teacher. Ready to sprinkle on everything from meat to veggies to fish. It’s a unique combination of organic ground sage and sumac (an ancient spice that’s been getting a lot of press lately!), along with freshly ground black peppercorns and Kosher salt.

#4: Aleppo Pepper

For the teacher who spices up the classroom. Originally from Aleppo, Syria, this mildly spicy chile brings boatloads of flavor. Sprinkle it over pasta, avocado toast, or just about anything.

#5: Ground Turmeric

For the nurturing teacher with style. Turmeric has been prized for millennia for its healing properties, and is super-trendy right now. Toss it with veggies, add it to a saute or blend it into smoothies.

Get all the recipes for Cooking with Adventure Kitchen Spices.

You can shop our collection of spices online or visit us in person in Montclair, NJ! You’ll find us at the Montclair Farmers Market every Saturday from June-September, and at our pop-up spice shop at 467 Bloomfield Ave. downtown.

Hope to see you soon!