Seasoning & Salts
Category Purpose: The Seasonings & Salts category features handcrafted homemade seasoning blends: flavored salts, herb rubs, and custom seasoning mixes—that elevate your meals and infuse your kitchen rituals with intention.
Use Seasonings & Salts for any blend or recipe that enhances flavor while supporting the ritual and rhythm of home cooking.
Includes:
– Flavored salt blends (e.g., Rosemary Citrus, Raspberry Citrus)
– Dry spice rubs and seasoning mixes (e.g., taco seasoning, BBQ rubs)
– Herb-infused salts or sugars
– Recipes using these blends when the focus is on the seasoning
– Printable seasoning blend cards or pantry labels
Excludes:
– Standalone mocktail or meal recipes that use salt but don’t focus on the blend
– Ingredient-focused pantry staples that aren’t blended (e.g., dried herbs, garlic powder unless part of a recipe)
Note: Many of these will also appear in Kitchen Witchery or Free Resources depending on whether you include a printable or magical guide.
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Raspberry Citrus Salt: Sweet, Tart, and Just a Little Bit Magical
A Kitchen Witch’s Perspective There’s something deeply satisfying about making your own salts, especially when the ingredients are as vibrant and lively as freeze-dried raspberries and citrus zest. This Raspberry Citrus Salt isn’t just a recipe – It’s a little jar of edible sunshine. Whether your stirring it into summer salads, rimming a glass for a twilight mocktail, or sprinkling it on roasted vegetables, it adds sparkle in more ways than one. You’ll Love this Raspberry Citrus Salt Bright, tart, and subtly floral, this Raspberry Citrus Salt is a sweet-and-savory multitasker. Made with freeze-dried raspberries, hibiscus powder, citrus zest (I use both lemon and lime), and coarse sea salt, it…
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How to Make & Use Hibiscus Powder (DIY + Recipes)
What is Hibiscus Powder? Hibiscus powder is made by grinding dried hibiscus petals into a vibrant magenta powder. With its tart, floral flavor and stunning color, it’s a beautiful addition to both your pantry and your potion shelf. You can use hibiscus powder in everything from herbal teas and infused salts to bath soaks, glazes, and mocktails. Sweet & Tart Savory & Magical Drinks & Mocktails Beyond the Kitchen Try This Recipe Raspberry Citrus Salt (coming soon) Final Thoughts Hibiscus powder is more than just beautiful – it’s delicious, fragrant, and flexible. Whether you’re making mocktails (like I am!) or magical salts (also me!!), it adds a floral sparkle to…
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Rosemary Citrus Salt
Rosemary Citrus Salt: A Sprinkle of Herbal Sunshine Elevate your everyday meals with a simple, magical blend of fresh rosemary, vibrant citrus zest, and mineral-rich salt. This homemade Rosemary Citrus Salt is perfect for seasoning chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, or even rimming the glass of a refreshing mocktail. It’s a little burst of sunshine and earthiness in every sprinkle! Making your own infused salts is an easy and beautiful way to add a touch of handmade magic to your kitchen. Rosemary Citrus Salt captures the fresh energy of garden herbs and the sparkling warmth of citrus – a perfect companion for seasonal cooking and celebrations. Magical Ingredients Rosemary Element of…
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Spaghetti Western Steak Rub
Spaghetti Western Inspiration As those gritty, sun-baked tales of outlaws and loner gunslingers stormed the screen in the 60’s, I wanted a steak rub that brought back the same bold, smoky punch to your dinner table. And because so many of these movies were actually filmed in Italy (hence the name “Spaghetti Western”), I wanted to make sure that the steak rub acknowledged that. These vintage-style “movie posters” capture that wild frontier spirit, and the one-of-a-kind flavor behind this rub. Why This Rub Works This Spaghetti Western Steak Rub perfectly balances smoky, savory, and slightly sweet. A hearty base of chili powders – both Ancho and New Mexico – lays…
