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definition

Definition: Filé Powder

Filé Powder A spice made from sassafras tree leaves that have been dried and ground.

Filé Powder
A spice made from sassafras tree leaves that have been dried and ground. It serves as both a seasoning and a thickening agent when used sparingly. Also known as gumbo filé, this fruity spice plays an important role in Cajun and Creole cuisine, particularly in gumbo.

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cooking

Delilicious: Sassafras Cooking Kits

Kids love to mimic their parents in the kitchen so why not provide them with the proper tools for creating real food for you and their friends?

Kids love to mimic their parents in the kitchen so why not provide them with the proper tools for creating real food for you and their friends?

The folks at Sassafras have developed a line of lil chef products that allow kids to have their own set of culinary tools as well as fun, gourmet-quality baking kits that allow them to make everything from chocolate chip cookies to soft pretzels and homemade pizza. To see what items are being released this year, read more

gift guide

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Ideas for the Little Chefs

Today I thought it would be fun to find some Valentine's Gifts for the little ones in your life.

Today I thought it would be fun to find some Valentine's Gifts for the little ones in your life. Introduce children into the kitchen early and you'll have a foodie for life!

To start things off I found this cute Cupcake Kit from Sassafras. The kit comes with everything you need to make cupcakes including a paper hat, sprinkles, frosting, cupcake mix, rhyming recipe instructions and more. It's a fun package for only $14.00 and the best part is, once your little ones are done making their gift, you get to eat it!


Every chef needs an apron, and this includes the little ones. Made from durable cotton, this personalized apron is embroidered with two hearts and your sous chef's name (up to 9 characters) or monogram. Available for $25.

Two more great Valentine inspired foodie gift ideas for kids, so read more