Where has Sweet Basil been? She post then forgets to give a key recipe. Well, this blogger is a totally computer inept. I am addicted to my young 'uns who can accomplish anything on the computer including building one. This is wonderful for dear old mom, but what happens when they have finals; or horror of all horrors, they decide to leave home! Yikes, the learning curve just shot up. Hopefully, I can stay on it.

Broth Mix is a wonderful, universal item to keep on hand. It is easy to make and stores well. It will enhance the flavor of many of your dishes. I usually make several batches since I go through it fast.

If you find that you like this recipe, make it in quantities next time. It will shave prep time off, making for a happier cook. Also, when you label your jar, put on the date. This will let you know how fast you are using the mix so you can adjust how much you make the next time.

Buy seasonings can be expensive. I buy mine at GFS, small ethnic stores such as indian or oriental. I also get some of my seasoning from Amish country. The prices are exceptional.

Mom's Broth Mix

3 Tbsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. basil
1 1/2 Tbsp. oregano
2 tsp. granulated garlic
1 tsp. rubbed sage
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. dried ginger
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 c. nutritional yeast

2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes

Place all the seasoning in a Vita Mix or Blend Tex. Add nutritional yeast. Blend on high until it is a fine powder. Add parsley flakes. Blend on low until just mixed. You want to see parsley flakes.
Use 1 heaping tsp. per cup of water for homemade broth.

Food processor or regular blender: Do the same as above, but leave out the celery seeds since they won't blend well. Either omit them or use a clean coffee grinder to blend them. I don't drink coffee, so I only use mine for herbs. You don't want to use a coffee grinder for both coffee and herbs unless you like the flavor it will produce.

Final tip: You can substitute Italian seasonings in place of the basil, oregano, and sage. Use 4 tsp.