Recently, I tackled the project of reorganizing my kitchen cupboards and drawers. I still have a lot of work to do (I suspect this is a never-ending project), but I learned a lot about myself. Particularly about how I manage my spices and seasonings.
Not surprisingly, once I dug into my former spice cabinet, I discovered I bought a lot of spice mixes that had only been used once, maybe twice. Most were years old, which lead to me seriously consider how I handle my spice, herbs, and other seasonings. Mostly, I mix my own…taking a bit of this, a bit of that, and coming up with a flavor profile that really suits me.
About a week later, a friend — one of the best cooks I know — confessed that she’d been making her grilling spice blends. Like me, she used to buy lots of different products; like me, she was going her own way. Unlike me, she makes hers in larger portions so she’s always ready to go.
Needless to say, she is much smarter than me.
I will note that spices and herbs are inherently gluten free. Unfortunately, some commercial blends are not. Continue reading “Making Your Own Gluten-Free Spice Blends”