Don’t Make an Enormous Batch
Unless you cook with the blend constantly, start with a small jar.
Spices gradually lose their freshness and aroma over time.
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Making smaller batches means you’re more likely to use the blend while it’s still fragrant.
Label Your Jar
Trust me on this one!
A few months from now, you may have several mysterious little jars sitting in your pantry.
Write the name of the blend and the date you made it on the label.
Future you will appreciate it.
Taste as You Cook
Seasoning blends are not magic powders that can be dumped into a dish without thinking.
Consider the other ingredients you’re using.
If the recipe already contains salty broth, cheese, bacon, or a salty sauce, you may need less additional salt. Cooking& Recipes
Crush Large Dried Herbs
If your dried herbs are particularly
