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« on: August 30, 2018, 09:03:08 AM »
I just wanted to talk about seasonings for a second.  I love seasonings.  I love the taste of seasonings (on food obviously, by themselves they taste gross for some reason) but I also love the act of seasoning.  It can make you feel like a fancy chef if you sprinkle it on with your fingers.

In case you don't know, a seasoning is a mixture of several spices, and other flavoring components.  My favorite seasoning right now is Montreal Steak Seasoning.  What a seasoning.  It tastes good on just about every kind of meat or vegetable.  I even put it on eggs the other day!

What seasonings do you like?



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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2018, 09:05:30 AM »
The seasoning guy at the river market is the BITB. I always season my meats with his apple wood bacon seasoning.

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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2018, 09:05:47 AM »
I put seasoning salt and cayenne pepper on everything.  Pizza, cauliflower...you name it.


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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2018, 09:16:47 AM »
I put seasoning salt and cayenne pepper on everything.  Pizza, cauliflower...you name it.


Great idea!

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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2018, 09:23:40 AM »
The doctor says I need to lower my blood pressure. . .anyone know a good "salt alternative" to use on food?

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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2018, 09:27:29 AM »
I put seasoning salt and cayenne pepper on everything.  Pizza, cauliflower...you name it.


Great idea!
I just thought of it this morning.


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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2018, 09:39:02 AM »
The doctor says I need to lower my blood pressure. . .anyone know a good "salt alternative" to use on food?

I may have a friend who can help you out.  She goes by the name of Mrs. Dash. 

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« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2018, 09:41:19 AM »
Top 3 seasonings:

1. Kosher salt (so fun to just grab a pinch and sprinkle it on). Must have a salt cellar.

2. Tony Chacery’s (or something like that).

3. Old Bay.

Note: these are all high in sodium because salt is the most delicious thing in the world.

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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2018, 09:41:56 AM »
I'm a big herbs and spices guy.  Also salts.  Do these fall under seasonings, or are we only talking about packaged spice and salt mixes ITT?
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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2018, 09:42:49 AM »
The doctor says I need to lower my blood pressure. . .anyone know a good "salt alternative" to use on food?

Edited to remove non-seasoning related content.
« Last Edit: August 30, 2018, 10:00:10 AM by 8manpick »
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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2018, 09:43:31 AM »
Edited to remove non-seasoning related content.
« Last Edit: August 30, 2018, 09:58:21 AM by Dlew12 »


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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2018, 09:50:35 AM »
Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiig seasoning fan. I don't really cook but I like it when other people use seasonings (also herbs, spices, and salts).
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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2018, 09:52:11 AM »
Bay leaf pro-tip: don't eat it
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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2018, 09:52:41 AM »
Salt pro-tip: add more
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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2018, 09:54:07 AM »
I'm a big herbs and spices guy.  Also salts.  Do these fall under seasonings, or are we only talking about packaged spice and salt mixes ITT?

Technically salt is a mineral.  Herbs and spices come from plants. Herbs from the leafy parts and spices usually from seeds, roots, etc.  For example cilantro is an herb from the leafy part of the the plant, while a spice, coriander, comes from the seed of the same plant. This thread is about seasonings, which yes, are many times pre-packaged but you could obviously make your own seasonings using a combination of herbs, spices, salts and even sugars.

The topic of this thread is "Seasonings".  All posts should refer to a combination of herbs, spices, salts, sugars, etc. If you wish to discuss a single mineral or spice, please consider starting your own thread.

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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2018, 09:58:34 AM »
Is butter a seasoning?
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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2018, 09:58:53 AM »
I like Ancho Chile chowder.  Gives a little earthier, mellow heat.  Nice to team up with some cayenne or hotter pepper.
I got some Shallot salt from Penzey's awhile back that was really good.

I'll do a Bay leaf taste test because I cook a lot of cajun food and have no clue what they do.  Maybe boil some water with a bay leaf and see what it tastes like.

Cumin is an underrated spice.

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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2018, 09:59:15 AM »
I'm a big herbs and spices guy.  Also salts.  Do these fall under seasonings, or are we only talking about packaged spice and salt mixes ITT?

Technically salt is a mineral.  Herbs and spices come from plants. Herbs from the leafy parts and spices usually from seeds, roots, etc.  For example cilantro is an herb from the leafy part of the the plant, while a spice, coriander, comes from the seed of the same plant. This thread is about seasonings, which yes, are many times pre-packaged but you could obviously make your own seasonings using a combination of herbs, spices, salts and even sugars.

The topic of this thread is "Seasonings".  All posts should refer to a combination of herbs, spices, salts, sugars, etc. If you wish to discuss a single mineral or spice, please consider starting your own thread.

Thank you for clarifying.
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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2018, 10:00:55 AM »
do marinades count as seasonings, or are those their own category?


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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2018, 10:10:50 AM »
I'm a huge marinade guy. You guys should taste my burgers.

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« Reply #20 on: August 30, 2018, 10:13:54 AM »
I'm a huge marinade guy. You guys should taste my burgers.

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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #21 on: August 30, 2018, 10:17:11 AM »
It's delicious, so I don't mind not following the rules of meat etiquette.  :gocho:

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« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2018, 10:17:41 AM »
imagine opening wacky's fridge and finding a bowl of raw hamburger meat soaking in ketchup, right next to a jar of semen

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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2018, 10:20:54 AM »
Jesus, if that ever happened, someone broke into my house.

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Re: Seasonings
« Reply #24 on: August 30, 2018, 10:23:30 AM »
Jesus, if that ever happened, someone broke into my house.

mocat did, to open your fridge