Emeril's Original Essence

I love the color of paprika.

Here's the deal ...

I'd like to share the family rub, I really would.
But ...

It's my father's secret recipe.

It's gold.
So is my father.
It ain't happenin. 

Instead ...

I offer you a classic.

You can't go wrong with  a spice rub by the big E.

Play around with it, you might like what you mix.

And bare with me if I throw in a few extra pictures on here.
It's a special post to me.
I photographed my father making this. 

Emeril's Original Essence

Ingredients:

8 tablespoons paprika

3 tablespoons cayenne

5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

6 tablespoons garlic powder

3 tablespoons onion powder

6 tablespoons salt

2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together.

Store in an airtight container for up to three months.

Home always makes me feel a little nostalgic.
I wish I lived closer. 

Bittersweet Farm

Home is not where you live,

but where they understand you.

Christian Morganstern

One Love. One Peace. Always and all ways.