Seasoning Tips: Old Bay Seasoning and Spike Seasoning

Of the heavenly seasoning tea types, bilingual teas seem to appeal primarily to Hispanic communities. These teas are called bilingual because they combine two different flavors, such as banana and apple, or cinnamon and apple, or honey and lemon, etc. Another popular category of heavenly seasoning tea is dessert. Some of the types included in this category are almond, English toffee, and vanilla hazelnut. Whatever the category or type, one thing is clear: Heavenly Tea appeals to a wide range of consumers due to its quality and variety.

What are old bay seasonings? How can you use old bay seasonings? Right before we answer these questions about bay seasoning, maybe we should look at what bay seasoning is. Well, bay seasonings are blends of herbs and spices that McCormick & Company currently sells in the United States. These ancient bay seasonings are made in the state of Maryland, in the Chesapeake Bay area, where they were developed by a German immigrant named Gustav Brunn. The beginning of the old bay seasonings was in the 1940’s. These seasonings are still very popular in this area. At the time, crabs were so plentiful that bars in Baltimore, Maryland used to offer them for free and condiments such as Old Bay Seasoning were created to get patrons to drink more drinks. Old Bay is just one of many crab seasonings created during those times, but it is one of the few to survive to the present.

Of course, Mexican food is also a delight for many. A salt-free Mexican seasoning can also be made at home and should contain chili, onion, and garlic powder combined with ground cumin. In case you like thyme, basil, black pepper, and oregano, they can also be added to the mix.

If all of these seasoning, spice and herb tips are carefully followed, you will be absolutely successful in extending the life of your spices, herbs and blends.

Spike seasoning is delicious on your food and can be purchased at any general supermarket. It comes in boxes that weigh about seven ounces, and a box costs about five dollars each. If you are interested in the flavors it carries, the main ones are garlic, lemon pepper and hot. Also, if you like healthy eating without salt, there is a salt-free version of the herringbone seasoning so you can enjoy the delicious flavor it promises. It works wonders when you add it to the cottage cheese and egg muffins that people love so much for breakfast. It is also recommended for turkey meatloaf, sautéing shrimp for chickpeas, and beef.