I grow herbs indoors and outdoors during the gardening season, and would like to move to drying most of my own herbs.  With that in mind, I’ve started looking for ways to compile my own seasoning mixes from my own herbs, instead of buying the bottled seasoning mixes in the store.  Here’s my attempt at an Italian seasoning.

4 T dried oregano
3 T dried basil
3 T dried parsley
2 t dried thyme
2 t dried rosemary
1 t onion powder
1/4 – 1/2 t black pepper (depending on taste)
1/4 – 1/2 t red pepper (depending on taste)

You can store this mix in an air-tight container for quite awhile, depending on how fresh the ingredients are.  If you aren’t sure whether or not the mix is still fresh, take a whiff.  Doesn’t smell potent?  Get rid of it.

Tags: basil, parsley, rosemary, seasoning mix, thyme