tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post1614120477665204745..comments2024-03-28T09:27:28.962-07:00Comments on creative savv: Making Old Bay Seasoning (and why I love keeping whole spices in the cupboard)Lilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-30521548164585508712015-06-08T07:15:29.079-07:002015-06-08T07:15:29.079-07:00Hi Linda,
Oh no! Was it the flavor or the mixing/g...Hi Linda,<br />Oh no! Was it the flavor or the mixing/grinding of it all?<br /><br />It IS expensive, especially for something that I might only use a little of, and then have it linger in the cabinet for years. Oh well, now that you have some of the authentic Old Bay, you can make some of Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Those are quite delicious, and simple to do, too. It's a rich biscuit dough, with grated cheddar mixed in. Then when they come out of the oven, brush or spoon a mixture of 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon of OBS, over each hot biscuit.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-43651605064476802972015-06-07T21:48:05.222-07:002015-06-07T21:48:05.222-07:00Oh, how I wish you'd written this post before ...Oh, how I wish you'd written this post before I broke down and bought Old Bay. That stuff is expensive! I have a fish cake recipe that calls for it. My own attempt at mixing a substitute was AWEFUL. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-33919340438886651622015-05-27T05:32:04.647-07:002015-05-27T05:32:04.647-07:00Hi live and learn,
Thanks for the info on OBS. I k...Hi live and learn,<br />Thanks for the info on OBS. I knew it was regional to the Atlantic seaboard, but wasn't sure which part.<br /><br />I'm not sure which spices were left out the the version I made, compared the the original. I think I've seen recipes that call for some sweet spices, like cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, and more peppers, like white pepper and red pepper flakes. So, I could definitely see how someone very familiar with the original would be able to tell the difference. <br /><br />But all that said, I do like the version that I made for the purpose I made it. Those biscuits were good stuff! I only made a half batch that night, thinking we wouldn't want that many biscuits with our soup. Everyone at the table was looking around for more, when the first round was finished. I'm making another batch later this week, and will make the full recipe.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-58165062731352559512015-05-26T18:41:57.142-07:002015-05-26T18:41:57.142-07:00I had never heard of Old Bay Seasoning until my si...I had never heard of Old Bay Seasoning until my sister moved to Maryland. It was developed there as a seasoning for crabs in 1939 and is produced by McCormick Spice Company in Baltimore. <br /><br />For many locals, it is a necessary seasoning for many things, including the seafood coming out of the Chesapeake Bay, and can't be replaced. However, if it was used in biscuits, I wonder if they could tell the difference between your homemade version and the official one?Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-34324288669616196252015-05-26T16:24:30.802-07:002015-05-26T16:24:30.802-07:00Hi Adrienne,
Oh, Old Bay Seasoning is from the Atl...Hi Adrienne,<br />Oh, Old Bay Seasoning is from the Atlantic coast region of the US, so no wonder not exactly a popular seasoning in NZ!!<br /><br />Yes, I make graham crackers a lot. Here's the recipe that I cut off a brown sugar box years ago.<br /><br />http://www.creativesavv.com/2012/09/our-frugal-lunchbox-alternatives-to.html<br /><br />Graham crackers are like a not-too-sweet, crisp cookie, made with whole wheat flour. The leaven is baking soda and baking powder, so no egg. Perhaps a bit like digestive biscuits. The digestive biscuits that I've had were white flour, and lighter/crispier, than graham crackers, but about as sweet. Homemade graham crackers are more dense and sturdy than commercial graham crackers. But they do work for s'mores and graham cracker pie crusts. They're pretty easy to make, too, and keep in a tin for a couple of weeks, or frozen for months.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-42084157639235585012015-05-26T15:47:44.780-07:002015-05-26T15:47:44.780-07:00Thanks for the recipe. I live in NZ and often see ...Thanks for the recipe. I live in NZ and often see recipes calling for Old Bay seasoning. Didn't know what it was as we don't have it here. My other query regarding US food items is::<br />Do you have a recipe for Graham Crackers and what exactly are they akin to. Some say they are like our digestive biscuits (what you call cookies we call biscuits and what you call biscuits we call scones) Our heritage is british based hence the names we use.<br />AdrienneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-48817662709233372242015-05-26T12:10:06.070-07:002015-05-26T12:10:06.070-07:00Hi YHF,
Didn't we all buy coffee grinders a co...Hi YHF,<br />Didn't we all buy coffee grinders a couple of decades back, thinking that of course, we'd be grinding our coffee beans every morning?!<br /><br />I have a confession, with the state of my spice cabinet -- there's a Costco-size container of black pepper, from about 15 years ago, lurking in there. I've almost finished it, but can't bring myself to just throw it out, cuz then I'd have to buy another Costco-size container of black pepper, to take its place (which would linger for another decade). You're not alone in the hoarding of large containers of spices! LOL!<br /><br />Good use of spices in the seasoned salt! Maybe some of them will be used up soon!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-7632919010715725942015-05-26T10:57:50.076-07:002015-05-26T10:57:50.076-07:00My spice storage cupboard belongs in the dark ages...My spice storage cupboard belongs in the dark ages. They probably all need to be thrown out, but occasionally they come in handy...like didn't know I had that spice but it was there. So that prevents me from throwing anything away. I read awhile ago that spices develop molds and should not be kept too long. If it turns color or starts looking bad, of course I throw it out. I bought so many Costco sized spices back when I cooked more, maybe these are over 10 years old...yikes!! <br /><br />I made my own seasoned salt to try on bean patties and they helped round out the flavor. Then I found a small jar of the stuff in the back of my cupboard lol<br /><br />Thanks for the tip about buying whole spices. I will keep that in mind when shopping for spices, also grinding the whole spices would make perfect use of our now unused coffee grinder.<br /><br />YHFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-89171670461434652382015-05-26T08:38:23.101-07:002015-05-26T08:38:23.101-07:00Hi Kris,
Good for you, for being so proactive in y...Hi Kris,<br />Good for you, for being so proactive in your family's nutrition!<br />You are so right! Those pre-made seasoning packets are high the stuff that we don't need. More salt than is needed, is added to give the seasoning packets "favor". But if you just use more of the spices, then there's plenty of flavor with little sodium.<br /><br />These packets also contain ingredients that some of us have to be careful about consuming. The McCormick's taco seasoning contains whey, which is dairy, and can be problematic for some of us. And I often see listings like "Natural Flavor", but nothing more specific. No telling what those "natural flavors" are. I would just rather that they tell me what those ingredients are, or could be (if it varies for batch or season).Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-13227504312139850592015-05-26T07:55:52.367-07:002015-05-26T07:55:52.367-07:00Sounds yummy! I've been making my own seasoni...Sounds yummy! I've been making my own seasoning mixes (for tacos, fajitas, etc.) as well--you know me, I like to control my ingredients! So many mixes are high in sodium and we don't need that. Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-80230056583359080032015-05-26T07:11:04.978-07:002015-05-26T07:11:04.978-07:00Good for you, Linda, for making your own seasoning...Good for you, Linda, for making your own seasoning blends! Those little packets are so overpriced!<br /><br />Do you have a store in your area, where you can scoop your own herbs and spices, and only buy what you need at a time? They're a better deal than the spices/herbs in the baking section, in tiny canisters. But not as good a deal as the jumbo restaurant-size containers that you find at Costco or Sam's Club.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-7452019751930072992015-05-26T06:54:36.504-07:002015-05-26T06:54:36.504-07:00I make my own taco seasoning mix and I've been...I make my own taco seasoning mix and I've been wanting to make my own spaghetti/lasagna seasoning mix but haven't yet. <br /><br />I've not kept many whole spices on hand but I'm thinking I should. Spices in those little jars are just so expensive!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139313846332409760noreply@blogger.com