#1048 - Old Bay Summer

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If you haven't heard, this is the summer of Old Bay seasoning, the quintessential mélange of spices, herbs, salts and peppers that is major must-have when you're talking about steamed crabs.   Those of us who keep a can of Old Bay in their cupboard know verify well how versatile it is, and it makes me chuckle to think how often I reach for it… and how unexpectedly, too. 

If you ever tempted to make your own Old Bay, start with fine McCormick's spices and go to town.   Here's one version.

                Home Made Old Bay

Blend together:

•    1 tablespoon ground dried bay leaves
•    1 teaspoon celery salt
•    2 teaspoons kosher salt
•    1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
•    1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
•    1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
•    1 teaspoon ground celery seeds
•    1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
•    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
•    1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
•    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•    1/4 teaspoon cumin
•    1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
•    1/8 teaspoon ground mace
•    1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
•    1/8 teaspoon ground allspice