If you are not checking the ingredients on the back of packages, you're causing yourself more harm than good. The amount of chemicals and processed ingredients making it into your food and home is mind boggling.

For example, Old Bay Seasoning. I make various soups and recipes that call for it, but without an organic option, I would be cooking with a dried mixture of the above spices that have more than likely been soaked in pesticides and are GMO, short for genetically modified. If you don't know what GMO means, check this link out for more info or watch the documentary, GMO OMG. Aside from this, there are preservatives in the non-organic spices as well.

1/2tsp...................Cardamom

1/2tsp...................Cinnamon

1/2tsp...................Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1tsp......................All Spice

1tsp......................Ground Cloves

1tsp......................Ground Nutmeg

2tsp......................Smoked Paprika

2tsp......................Ground Ginger

1tsp......................Ground Black Pepper

1tsp......................Ground White Pepper

1tbls.....................Dry Mustard

2tbls.....................Celery Seed

2tbls.....................Bay Leaf Powder

Be sure to check places such as Home Goods, and Macy's Backstage for their food and spice section. I often get my organic spices and organic home cleaning/laundry products from there as it's discounted and budget friendly. If you don't have any of the ingredients listed, I've listed to affordable options on Amazon where you can signup for Amazon Prime at $5.99/month.

Make this recipe in bulk and store in a spice container. It's wonderful to have ready when grilling season starts, but always perfect to mix in with your favorite chowder. I recently used this mixture in my Crab Asparagus Bisque recipe.