The perfect addition to recipes like my Vegan Crab Cakes, old bay seasoning is a staple that you can actually make yourself right in your own kitchen! This delicious spice blend can be used for a myriad of seasoning reasons, like on your corn, as a topping for popcorn, or as an addition to a salad that you love! Try making your own seasonings today to save at the grocery store, and have a more tailored flavor that tastes exactly how you like it.

• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 5 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. ground mace
• ⅛ tsp. ground cardamom
• 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon 
• 1/16  tsp. ground allspice (a tiny pinch)
• 1/16 tsp. ground clove (a tiny pinch)

Place all of the ingredients in a spice grinder and grind until very fine.  Transfer the spice blend to a jar and store in a dark, cool place. Makes 1/4 Cup.