Cajun Seasoning

I'm a big fan of making my own seasonings. I like that I can make them fresh, omit certain things that I don't like, and there's no MSG in what I make! I recently made this seasoning and really loved it. It's captures the cajun flavor perfectly!

CAJUN SEASONING

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (I like using sea salt)
  
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 3/4 teaspoon white pepper (use more black pepper if you don't have this)
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  

Blog Award!

Cassie from Cassie Craves has awarded me the Passionate Blogger Award.....yay!
So here are the rules: Post the logo, write five things I'm passionate about, and pass the award on to five deserving ladies. Since my recipe blog was awarded, I'll stick with 5 foods that I am passionate about!

1. Dark chocolate

2. Fresh fruits - specifically watermelon, strawberries, and nectarines

3. Spinach salads

4. Oatmeal

5. PB&Js

I'm passing this award on to:

1. Lindsay of You're Still Hungry? Although she doesn't have a recipe blog, she is a fellow foodie like me! We love many of the same restaurants and treats and I can't wait to go to Smart Cookie with her when she visits this summer!

2. Becky from Vintage Mixer. Not only does she post great recipes but she also reviews restaurants in Utah. Love that!

3. Traci from My Life. She posts some great recipes and crafts on her blog. Plus, she makes AMAZING jewelry! If you want anything custom-made, contact her!

4. Kristen of just lick the spoon. She hasn't been posting lately because she has a new baby girl, but hopefully this will kick-start her posting again! =)

5. Janet of Slowcooker 101. We went to church together in the last place I lived and she was always so creative! She a great slowcooker cookbook you can buy and you can also see her on TV!

And I'm doing a 6th just because I can and no one can stop me!

6. Bree of Let's Celebrate! Bree is an amazing mom and chef! She has so much energy and is always doing fun things for her cooks and making great food!

Tagged

This pic is from my friend Kevin's site. He's a great photographer!

Hello I've been tagged by Jennyfer, so go check her out! :-)

What were you doing 10 years ago?

I was 17 then, had been living in Utah for 3 months, so I was trying to make friends! I hung out with my cousins a lot...I wish we still hung out more!

What were you doing 1 year ago?

February of 2007 I began training for the Wasatch Back Relay , sending my resume out for a new job because rumors of layoffs were in the air, and I was in my fourth month of graduate school! Very busy.

Five snacks you enjoy

Fruit smoothies, salt and vinegar kettle chips, organic carrots with a dill dip, turkey jerky, and cashews. These are things I'm craving currently.

5 Things I would do if I was a millionaire

1- Pay off my student loans and house.
2- Rent a cottage on some European countryside and be a recluse for a year.
3- Rent a house in Ft. Lauderdale and live there for a year.
4- Possibly start my own business.
5- Realistically, Joe would take the money from me and invest it all. He's no fun that way.

5 Bad Habits

1- I chew on my nails which makes them weak.
2- I laugh and make jokes during stressful times and it offends people sometimes.
3- When I read, I ignore the world around me. And if you make me stop reading, I'm mean to you.
4- I procrastinate things until the last minute. I feel like I work better under the stress.
5- I leave the milk out all the time. I can't figure out why I do that and it drives Joe nuts.

5 things you like doing?

1 - Cooking
2 - Reading
3 - Watching TV
4 - Being outside
5 - Playing board games

5 things you would never wear again

1- Scrunchies
2- Pink glasses
3- Overalls
4- High-water jeans
5- Bangs

5 Favorite Toys

1- Laptop
2- Bike
3- Golf clubs
4- MP3 player
5- Magic bullet

The 5 people I'm tagging are Shellie, Kristen W, Lindsay, Anjie, and Traci

Virgin Mary Conversation Heart

So, this is sorta related to food. I mean, it does involve a conversation heart. I found a conversation heart that I posted on eBay....check it out to see why!