Monday, February 27, 2012

Good Taste: spice blends and a chalkboard tin

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I have a few go-to spice blends that I use over and over. To save time, I like to pre-blend the spices so they’re ready to use on busy evenings.


These are the spices I use to make a few different rubs or blends; course salt, garlic powder, paprika, dry mustard, cinnamon, curry powder, chili powder, cumin and pepper.



As far as the proportions, it’s up to your individual taste. The first spice blend has a Moroccan flair to it. You can use it on shrimp, chicken and probably just about anything.


Moroccan Spice Blend
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon


When I cook beef, I like to use this homemade meat spice blend:


Meat Spice Blend
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard


Mix all your spices together and store them until you’re ready to use them. The colors are so pretty, that the spice blends look great in an old spice jar or mason jar.


I used an old spice tin and painted it with chalkboard paint. I’m planning on saving all my old spice tins and having a row of these chalkboard spice tins in my kitchen. It may take me awhile to save up the tins but I’m determined.


Thanks for visiting.

Carolyn


14 comments :

  1. Oh my goodness! I love this little tin! What a great idea. Love that you can change the label in seconds.

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  2. Idea is absolutely amazing and look so nice!

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  3. Too cute!

    Hope you'll link up to my Monday Link party! :-)

    Mauvin' Monday Link Party

    Cheers,
    Jessica

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  4. I have those same little measuring spoons! I love this idea so much! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. love it, thanks for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, and so impressed that you included a Moroccan spice blend! Truthfully I just throw in a bit of all the spices into a pot, but using a blend is the authentic way!

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  6. This is such a great idea. I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  7. Love this! We just posted our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday link party and would love for you to stop by and share this...http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/03/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link.html

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  8. You are so smart to pre-blend these. I have some go to combos yet I hadn't thought of mixing them up ahead of time. And of course...perfect tin! Thanks for sharing :)

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  9. Ok...gonna have to copy you and save mine! This is adorable and sooo practical! thank you for linking to Uncommon! bonnie ;)

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  10. Carolyn,

    It was an outstanding week of talent at Rook No. 17. Thank you for being a part of the creative energy and spirit that gives “A Little Birdie Told Me…” wings. Hope to see you again at this week’s party!

    Jenn

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  11. Hi- I just made a spice rack and have little jars that I painted the lids with chalkboard paint because I also make lots of curry blends so I want to be able to erase- however, no chalk works well on the lids! They are very small so big chalk doesn't work and and Crayola chalk chips the paint. What chalk did you use?

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  12. Hi- I just made a spice rack and have little jars that I painted the lids with chalkboard paint because I also make lots of curry blends so I want to be able to erase- however, no chalk works well on the lids! They are very small so big chalk doesn't work and and Crayola chalk chips the paint. What chalk did you use?

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    1. Hi Ellie,
      Your spice rack sounds so cute! I used a regular piece of chalk but sharpened the point a little with a knife. I've heard about a chalk pen but I've never seen it or used. it. Try sharpening your chalk and see if that works. Good luck!

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