not much tops lake shore drive seasoning
May 18, 2009
If someone would have told me I would get into spices, I would have thought they were CRAZY. But suddenly, I am interested in having fresh spices in my pantry! My favorite favorite favorite seasoning is Lake Shore Drive Seasoning Spice Blend from the famous Spice House in Evanston, Illinois. I am starting to go a little overboard on it – so I just had the biggest tub of it shipped to me this week to keep up with our house demand. I use it weekly on israeli couscous (in the bulk section at Whole Foods) and add water, salt and some healthy/heavy shakes of Lake Shore Drive Seasoning and my kids LOVE it. “Couscous” was one of my son’s first words!
the concierge mom 
Awesome blog, I love it! Re: spices, have you tried Penzeys? It is a WI company. My husband does atkins so no marinades for us. Penzeys to the rescue! They have a whole line of “some like it hot” spices. Our favorite is Northwoods Fire. They also carry baking spices – they have incredible cinnamon flavors.
http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html
I have another spice company for you in Michigan. Check it out.
You heart spices! I’m intrigued by this one and will need to check it out. (I also love the first-words couscous story.)
http://www.aldenmillhouse.com/
I used this today on omelettes… so-o-o good. It was the only seasoning I needed!
hey suz! love the blog. so, how do you make israeli couscous? i looked for it at whole foods and couldn’t find it so i bought middle east couscous and hope it’s just as good. but i got home and realized if couscous is not from a box i am clueless on how to make it. can you help CM? thanks, julie
jules, israeli couscous is a larger sized grain and I buy it in bulk and in a box at Whole Foods. They look like little “pearls” as some boxes describe it. I make so much couscous these days that I eye it- but grab any couscous box and the directions are the same. Usually- 2 quart saucepan, saute couscous in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until couscous is slightly browned (about 5 min)- in another pan- boil about 2 cups water and add it to the 2 quart- reduce heat to medium-low and cover. simmer for 12 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. serve hot or cold – or you can warm it up again later. hope this helps.