~ free-from pretty much everything ~
If you’re like me, you probably have a couple go-to spices that you use all the time. For instance, garlic. What’s a piece of chicken without some garlic powder on it?
Or, onion powder?
Or, some thyme? I mean, who couldn’t use more thyme, right?
But, don’t you hate pulling them all out of the cupboard every.single.time?
Many years ago I picked up a seasoning blend called “Farm Dust.” It’s made by a local company here in PA. Fun name, huh? I thought it was so cute I had to try it.
It quickly became my go-to for everything from roasted veggies to casseroles to steak. It’s just such a great basic seasoning, nothing is too pronounced that it throws flavors off. I’d been buying it ever since even while meaning to make one of my own. That day has finally come. I DIYed my favorite spice blend and made it even better!
When looking over the list of ingredients I knew there were a few in that mixture that, on its own, I didn’t not like – such as marjoram. Sorry, not a fan.
So, I started with the things that I love.
Salt.
Onion.
Garlic.
Pepper.
Thyme.
Oregano, rosemary and basil.
I mixed them all together and whirred them in my coffee mill. This is so the pieces will flow easily through the salt shaker top. I’ve been using it now for a couple weeks and I LOVE it! Even more than the original! It has the perfect blend of salt, onion, herbs and pepper. If there’s one of these you don’t love, just leave it out! There for a while I couldn’t have black pepper so I do have a version of this from last year without it.
I would still highly recommend the original Farm Dust if you’re local to Lancaster County but this farm girl likes to do things her way.
- 4 Tbls. Salt (I used pink Himalayan)
- 1 Tbls. Onion powder
- 1 Tbls. Garlic powder
- 1 Tbls. Black pepper
- 1 Tbls. Thyme
- 1-1/2 tsp. Oregano
- 1 tsp. Rosemary
- 1 tsp. Basil
- Mix all together and blend in a coffee mill or pulverize with a mortar and pestle.
- (The pieces will need to go through a salt shaker.)
- Place into a spice shaker and use on just about anything.
1 comment
Thank you for figuring out his recipe. I’ve got a new cookbook and she uses farm dust a lot, while I’ve never heard of it. Now I can try out her recipes and know I’m closer to her original intention on its taste. I also like do it yourself when possible, but I’ll order a whole case of something if I can’t do that just so I have it when I need it.