Pickling Spice

Use this handy spice mix where-ever a recipes calls for “pickling spice”. I like to use it a lot in my lacto-fermenting….especially pickles, whether they be the sweet or dilly kind.

Soy Sauce Substitute

After learning about the dangers of soy, our family now stays away from soy and anything that may have soy in it. If you are still confused about soy, view the article entitled Soy: The Many Dangers of Soy found in the Tips, Tricks, & Information section…it contains several videos and article references on the many dangers of soy. This sauce is easy to make and comes pretty close to tasting like the real thing…without all of the dangers. You can use this sauce as a substitute for soy sauce or worcestershire sauce.

Homemade Taco Seasoning *

Why buy pre-packaged taco seasoning when you can make your own? It’s simple to mix up and made with common spices you probably already have on hand. Not to mention, it doesn’t include un-necessary ingredients like MSG and partially hydrogenated soybean oil (yuck!). You can use this seasoning blend in tacos, burritos, Mexican rice, and more.

Mexican Adobo Seasoning *

You can tailor the spiciness of this Adobo seasoning blend by the type of chili powder (ground chili’s) that you use. Ancho chili’s are fairly mild, while Chipotle’s tend to be much spicier. I like to use a combination of the two for an in-between heat (spicy-ness). Use this blend as a rub/marinade for steaks, ribs, or chicken.