Spice Witch Chili Crisp Box of 3 gift box open with Original, Black Garlic and Spicy Honey jars
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The 2026 Spice Witch Holiday Gift Guide

Food gifts get used, not dusted. Here's who gets what this year, plus our favorite Asheville makers and shops.

Mountain Raise 2026 banner from Mountain BizWorks: Nov 5, 6:00 pm at Highland Brewing in Asheville, where Spice Witch is one of five food and beverage presenters
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Spice Witch Is Pitching at Mountain Raise on November 5

We're one of five local food and drink founders taking the stage at Mountain Raise on Thursday, November 5, at Highland Brewing in Asheville.

Spice Witch Hot Honey 14 fl oz squeeze bottle on a wood board with fresh chilies and garlic
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Hot Honey vs. Regular Honey: What's Actually Different?

One is honey. The other is honey that went to a party and came back with stories. Here's when to use each.

Woman smiling as honey is drizzled from a Spice Witch Hot Honey squeeze bottle onto a plate of grilled chicken skewers
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What Is Hot Honey, and What Do You Actually Do With It?

Hot honey is everywhere now and most of it is chili, vinegar and syrup. Here is what hot honey actually is, what to look for on a label, and why ours has the spices still floating in it.
Spice Witch Chili Crisp spooned over a warm bowl of ramen
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Why Chili Crisp Works in Fall Cooking

Chili Crisp isn't just for summer. A spoonful makes cozy soups, stews and mac and cheese crunchy, spicy and so much yummier. It's the jar I reach for all fall.

Spice Witch Original Chili Crisp jar made with avocado oil next to soup dumplings drizzled with chili crisp oil
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Is Chili Crisp Made With Seed Oils? (Usually, Yes)

Most chili crisp on the shelf is made with soybean or canola oil. Here is how to read the label, why it is so common, and what we use instead.
Spice Witch Black Garlic Chili Crisp jar surrounded by black garlic bulbs
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Black Garlic vs. Original Chili Crisp: Which Jar Is Actually For You?

They are three sisters with different personalities, not twins. Here is what each jar is actually like, and why I will never pick a favorite for you.
Spice Witch Extra Hot Honey bottle surrounded by roasted pumpkin seeds and drizzled honey on a dark tile surface
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Cook With What You Have: A Fall Recipe Roundup

What's on repeat in my kitchen as fall starts: four cozy meals built from what's already in your fridge, each with a spoonful of heat.

Spice Witch Original Chili Crisp jar next to a bottle of Spice Witch Chili Oil, surrounded by sesame bagels
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One Is a Cooking Oil, One Is a Condiment

The question I get most: Chili Oil or Chili Crisp? One you cook with, one you spoon on top, and both make dinner so good.