Prepared Herb and Spice Mixtures

Countless dry rubs, pickling spices, seasoning salts, and similar mixtures are found in today’s spice aisles. Some are distinctly American, either by birth or by naturalization, through constant use in our kitchens.

Bell’s Seasoning was created in 1867, in Newton, Massachusetts, by William G. Bell. Originally intended for making sausage, it has become a Thanksgiving staple. Part of its appeal is the fact that nothing about the product has changed, neither packaging nor ingredients (ginger, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, pepper, thyme, and, of course, sage).