Growing up, we had standard dried herbs in little jars in our kitchen. They were very useful for making magical potions, but I couldn't say if they transformed our nightly dinners into culinary masterpieces or not--especially if we were having the dreaded salmon patties of doom. Now that I'm an adult, I can honestly say that discovering such a wide variety of fresh and unique spices and blends has been life-changing.
Take Penzey's Sandwich Sprinkle. It transforms any garden variety sandwich into a savory, tangy masterpiece with a POP of garlic, basil, oregano, black pepper and other herbs. Their Brady Street Cheese does the same for salads, and you have to try their Arizona Dreaming on scrambled eggs.
Recently I've started using Kinder's garlic, salt and pepper blend, which some folks swear by on bacon. I've never seasoned my bacon so I'm excited to try it! Today I learned about Spiced Up Seasonings and am intrigued by most of them. Mama Clara's and Secret Sauce look especially intriguing but I want to try them all. And as far as fresh herbs, dill is my go-to. There's nothing like fresh-cut dill on a cucumber sandwich.
What herbs have changed your life? Which brands or blends do you swear by, and which ones are on your radar to try? Share them in the chat!