We've had a small taste of SPRING here in Michigan this week. With temperatures rising into the 50's neighbors began venturing outside (most of whom I haven't seen in months!). The kids were able to put their snow pants and boots away for a few days and I was truly tempted to dig out the lawn chairs and pour a glass of lemonade. But....I snapped out of my tropical dream when I heard the weather report of snow headed our way soon. I thought it was fitting that the CABANA BOY Spice Blend was introduced in our shop this month - even with this long winter the CABANA BOY can take you away to Jamaica as you enjoy this mild Jamaican Jerk on chicken or pork. Enjoy!

Blue Plate Special!

SWEET GEORGIA'S BLUE PLATE SPECIAL

-Meatloaf-

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Stroll down mainstreet ....smell that wonderful aroma coming from the diner across the street? It's "Georgia's Blue Plate Special" .... mmmmm... the BEST meatloaf around!

A wonderful blend of herbs and spices fill this dish with down-home goodness, while a light brown sugar glaze gives it an honest goodness that will have everyone asking for second helpings!

Meatloaf has long been a staple in American kitchens, and now you can bring it home to your family with this easy to prepare meatloaf mix. Just add your choice of ground meat and enjoy! Many meatloaf recipes are rather time consuming, but who has time to mix and measure and still have dinner on the table in time. Try this mix for a fast meal - your family will think you spent all day in the kitchen.

Legend Spices - a tale of two spices

Sugar and Spice and everything nice .... well, it's nice, but is it really enough?

I didn't think so which is why I developed my Spice Blends. I LOVE to cook and try out new recipes. It didn't take me long to realize that the key to cooking tasty meats and fish was all in the seasoning. And, it took even less time to realize that my family enjoyed dinnertime much more when the main course of chicken, pork, beef or fish was properly seasoned.

The cute, informative or funny stories that are attached to each Legend Spice Blend are a result of my creative and sometimes warped mind as well as my love of making up and telling stories. Not to mention, it's a whole lot more fun for me to tell my 7 year old that we are having CAVEMAN CHICKEN for dinner (it always opens up a fun topic of dinner conversation!).

Right now I have 7 different Spice Blends available for sale here: http://www.legendspicecompany.etsy.com/

I have many more blends that will be introduced in the next few weeks - including Vegetable Mix seasonings and more.

Finally, I would like to give a little applause here to a great group of other "edible" sellers that also sell their fares on Etsy.com They offer everthing from Gourmet Dipped Apples to Cheesecake to Tamales - check them out here: http://etsyedibleartsteam.blogspot.com/