Seasonings and spices are a great way to add flavor and tenderness to foods for your Father’s Day grilling extravaganza! Tacoma Boys has a wide selection of spices, herbs, and seasoning blends to help prepare for grilled meats, pasta salads, and more. You can build a whole menu with side dishes and mains that are packed with flavor and heat thanks to dozens of hot sauce choices, too. Whether you’re marinating meat, spicing up veggies, or accentuating appetizers and sides, Tacoma Boys has what you need to get grilling with spicy and flavorful food!
St. Patrick’s Day food including Irish recipes can be hearty, nutritious, and super savory. Think cabbage, potatoes, beef stew, and more! A couple variations of Irish food also includes shamrock salad (with plenty of green vegetables) and cheesy potato soup. Tacoma Boys offers all the ingredients to make your favorite Irish recipes. Plus, there is a variety of Irish beer to enjoy alongside your meal. Browse our blog all about Irish beer and food pairings here!
Homemade and store bought sweet and salty snacks are delicious and satisfying! There’s just something special about that mix of slightly sweet with a little bit of salty flavor too... The contrasting flavors happen to complement each other nicely. And it's easy to make these snacks at home or conveniently pick them up from Tacoma Boys in honor of National Snack Food Month.
Tacoma Boys is your one stop shop for specialty food and fresh produce! From local seasonal fruits and vegetables to craft beer, cheese, and more. Your local Tacoma Boys has a wide variety of pantry staples as well as jarred specialty items like jam, pickles, and chocolate. Popular brands include Boars Head meat and cheese as well as Kerrygold Irish butter and cheese and Stonewall Kitchen sauces and spreads. Make your own dinner or dessert with fun and fancy ingredients for a special occasion or just simply just because!
For those with a sweet tooth, Thanksgiving desserts are the best part of the holiday! And it’s something to look forward to and plan all season long. Classics like pumpkin or apple pie are popular for good reason. But if you want to get a bit more creative with nontraditional desserts, there are plenty of tasty recipes to try. Read on for examples of 5 unique Thanksgiving desserts plus snacks for your holiday spread.
While turkey is an obvious choice for many, Thanksgiving ham can be a nice alternative for the holiday. Many people also tend to get more creative with side dishes and enjoy turkey just for tradition. Instead of a big bird for the holiday, switch it up with a Thanksgiving ham! There are plenty of ways to prepare and season ham or ham steaks for your dinner.
Casseroles are one of the easiest one-pan recipes to experiment with! The fall season is a great time of year to cook up comforting meals in a deep dish in the oven. And when it comes to making your own recipes, the options are endless! All you need is kitchen staples such as grains, protein like meat, cheese, and vegetables.
Say hello to August and get ready to celebrate National S’mores Day! The summery day is all about enjoying those tasty treats in new or traditional ways. Ooey gooey, warm, and crunchy, s’mores are something to look forward to in anticipation of the summer months and especially camping trips. This year, celebrate summer and s’mores on Wednesday, August 10! Mix it up with different fillings and toppings from Tacoma Boys and you’ll appreciate the sweet treat even more.
If you’re looking to cook more spicy food, there are so many ways to get started! Different spices and foods bring the heat to meals and snacks in several mouthwatering ways. Various cuisines are even known for spicy food and experimenting with those flavors. Spicy carnitas, kung pao chicken, and arrabiata sauce are a couple examples of some of the spicy food that is enjoyed all over the world. And there’s no wrong way to season your own food with the amount and type of heat that you prefer!
The winter season is a great time to get cozy with tasty comfort food! Hearty meals like soup, pasta, and casseroles are common comfort foods, especially in the winter months. This chilly time of year is when warm, hearty recipes for comfort food are popular to cook and eat. Foods that make you feel comfortable and cozy can often mean creamy, cheesy dishes. Comfort food is usually known for being high in calories, fat, and carbs (like mac and cheese) — But these aren’t essential to enjoying a nostalgic, delicious winter dinner fit with comfort food!
