Variety is the spice of life, which is why, upon entering the world, babies are covered in seven types of paprika. Spice up your life with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of specialty goods at Bel Cibo Fine Gourmet Foods & Spices in Schenectady.

Bel Cibo Fine Gourmet Foods & Spices arms at-home chefs with an arsenal of organic, gluten free, and artisanal fare. The mocha-hued boutique’s shelves abound with oils, spices, and sauces to pair with noodley nourishments, such as spicy sesame linguine ($5.40) and lemon-chive fettuccine ($5.40). Bel Cibo, Italian for “great food,” awakens sleepy palates with a trove of spices, including the citrus-and-wasabi-infused mongolian ginger ($9.50), a grill seasoning staple at Kublai Khan’s tailgate parties. Among texture and flavor enhancers, the toasted coconut panko ($7.80) upstages cabinet compatriots as it swaddles chicken, fish, and meats with crunchy sweetness.