Annie's Seasoned Salt

Most people enjoy salty food, and sprinkle it generously over their chips, popcorn, fried tomatoes, etc.  Unless you have, or are susceptible to high blood pressure, there's not much to say against this habit, however, adding a few herbs and spices brings salt into an entirely different realm of condiment.  There is also a school of thought that reckons herbs and spices have properties that enhance your gut health (as well as tasting delicious) and can be included in our quest to eat a widely varied diet, which is often no mean feat on a small boat with ditto income.  Anyway, I recommend that instead of buying seasoned salt, you make your own.  It's a lot cheaper, for a start.

This recipe is for a modest amount because some of the ingredients are susceptible to damp and tend to absorb moisture and go hard.

7 tbsp salt 

1 tbsp dried, minced garlic 

1 tbsp ground black pepper 

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp ground cumin 

1 tbsp oregano 

2 tbsp celery salt or 1 tbsp celery seed 

1 tsp dried chilli flakes or 1/2 tsp cayenne

Note:

• For a finer mix, you can put everything into a spice grinder, if you have one.  In which case, you can use whole peppercorns and cumin seeds, which will make an even better seasoning!  Mix it up in another bowl and then grind a tablespoon or so at a time.