If your feasts are lacking in flavour, it’s time to ditch the spice rack you bought when you first moved out, and start fresh.

From the Calgary Farmers’ Market to Ramsay, The Silk Road Spice Merchant just opened its first shop.

Specializing in whole and ground spices, herbs, chiles, seasonings and handmade blends from around the world, the shop is stocked with jar upon jar of lovely concoctions.

Pick up some Bow River Fish Blend (from $5.49) for tonight’s trout or add a touch of lavender to poultry or potatoes with the Herbes de Provence (from $4.49). Bakers need only the Pumpkin Pie Spice (from $5.49) for pies or carrot or zucchini breads. The experts even suggest adding a pinch to squash-based soups.

That’s what we call a pantry makeover.

The Silk Road Spice Merchant, 2010A 11th St. SE, Calgary, www.silkroadspices.ca