A Little More On Spice and Herb Blends

19 Thursday May 2016

Posted by Bob and Robin in BBQ Class, BBQ Rubs, Buy Idaho, Captain's Shack, Char-Broil Grill, Dinner At The Captains Shack, Grillin' and Chillin', Herbs and Spices, Housemade Rubs, Housemade Sauces, Kitchen Adventures, Local Farmers Markets, Party Time, Photos By: Bob Young, Smoking and Grilling, Spice Blends, What's For Dinner?

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BBQ, herbs and spices

There is a huge volume of information and suggestions and personal “likes” out there on spices, herbs and spices from around the world, herb and spice blends, grilling and BBQ herb and spice mixes. Here, for instance, is information – including recipes for making your own – on spices from around the world from TheKitchn. Spice Mixes From Around The World. (There are some really good ones listed there.)
This is interesting from the FoodNetwork, “Bottled grill seasoning blends are often expensive, heavy on the salt and preservatives and lacking in the flavor department. When you make your own, you control the ingredients and the flavor. Basic blends include salt, red and black peppers and additional flavor from garlic salt or onion powder.” To me the really interesting statement is “…heavy on the salt”. We really try to watch our intake of salt. And here is more information on how to make your own special herb and spice blends – Creating Flavors from Cooksmarts.
Here are some recipes for BBQ Dry Runs. You can print these out if you want.

Here are three rubs that we like to use. They are also located in the Recipe File above. Cheers.
BBQ Rub – [April 2016] Captain’s Shack KC Style Rub – This is a very versitile BBQ rub. Will make a grilled or smoked pork product awesome. [PDF format]
BBQ Rub – [April 2016] Captain’s Shack Memphis Rub – This is a very versitile BBQ rub in the Mempohis Style. Will make a grilled or smoked beef or chicken product awesome. [PDF format]
BBQ Rub – [April 2016] Captain’s Shack Montreal Rub – This is a very versitile BBQ rub in the familiar Montreal Style. Will make a grilled or smoked beef or chicken product awesome. [PDF format]

Please note that there is very little – if any – cayanne or red pepper flakes in these rubs. If you use these, adjust to suit your needs.We are not blazin’ hot spicy folks. Habanero and Ghost peppers won’t be used as one of our spices. Just sayin’!

And after this delicious and adventursome food, how about some ice cream? Homemade? Differently good and vegan! Spiced and with coconut milk.

Golden Milk Vegan Ice Cream
Want the recipe? Golden Milk Vegan Ice Cream – Ginger and Tumeric. Oh! Have fun with this one.

From Scratch Meals with Local Products

29 Wednesday Oct 2014

Posted by Bob and Robin in Acme Bake Shop, Acme Bake Shop Breads, Boise Artisan Bakery's, Boise Farmers Market, Breakfast At The Captains Shack, Breakfast With Robin, Buy Idaho, Canning, Captain's Shack, Classic Cuisines, Comfort Food, Heirloom Tomatoes, Idaho Beef, Local Farmers Markets, Local Harvests, Local Markets, Main Dish, Meadowlark Farms, Meatloaf, Photos By: Bob Young, Recipe by: Robin and Bob Young, Recipes, Recipes - Sauces, Relish, Rice Family Farms, Tomatoes, What's For Dinner?

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Boise Farmers Market, eat local, herbs and spices, Local products, Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Really not difficult to do and sooooo much more tasty! Beats any pre-packaged meal – I control what is in the dish: Salt, sugar, herbs and spices. You say you don’t have the time to make a “from scratch” meal? These two meals took about 30 minutes and they were on the table. Local products whenever possible – beef, potatoes, tomatoes, bread, gravy (made from scratch) and onions. And the Tomatillo Salsa Verde was definitely all local and made from scratch. 12 half pints made and canned! The end of the tomato season is upon us, so what better use than to make salsa. In this case, from tomatillos. Check with your local farmers market – that includes local produce stands – for locally grown and produced beef, potatoes, tomatillos, onions, peppers and herbs. It’s just so much better than commercially produced produce. The Boise Farmers Market moves indoors this week and runs through mid December. Then it closes until next Spring. Can and freeze those products and have “fresh” all winter. Here is what you can make for dinner and breakfast. Enjoy!