We buy in bulk as often as possible and spices are one area that you just get schnooked at the regular grocery, if you’re buying those teeeeny tiny containers they sell there!  I love to make up my own dry mixes, and buying my herbs & spices in bulk gives that freedom to customize them to your family’s liking and you know exactly what is going into those mixes (vs the mystery packet from the store) so give it a whirl!  Here is my recipe for homemade Taco Seasoning– yum!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

3 TBS Chili Powder

4 ½ tsp Cumin

2 tsp Paprika

3 tsp Onion Powder

2 tsp Garlic Powder

½ tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust to your liking here!)

Mix and store in an airtight container–glass canning jars are cheap and great for this! I would start out with using 1 (heaping)  TBS as an equivalent amount to the ‘packet’ you’d buy in a store, and work my way up depending your tastes. Combine all ingredients, stir up and store in a tightly closed container. Mix up in bulk if you desire, very handy–very frugal!

Lisa