Everyday Mom's Meals: A Late Night Snack
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Thursday, February 23, 2012

A Late Night Snack

Actually this snack is good any time of day, or night. My mom has been making this snack mix for years. It's one of our family's favorites; and don't think you can eat just one handful, b/c it's impossible. There were only 3 of us in the house when I was growing up, and mom would still make a HUGE bowl of it b/c it doesn't last long! It's great for parties, family reunions, or just a late night nosh. When I had the chance to sample some products from the Mystic Blue Spice Company (I will tell you more about them in a minute), I was super excited to see "lemon pepper" as one of the choices. See, every other time I've ever made this, I've actually wondered why the lemon pepper was even included in the recipe, b/c you couldn't really taste it. So I figured what a better way to "test" a new product than to see if its flavor would actually show up to the party! And I can say w/ a resounding YES it certainly did! Honestly, this is the first batch that I've ever been able to taste the hint of lemon in the background; and for someone who loves lemon as much as I do, that's fantastic!

What is the Mystic Blue Spice Company? Well, I will let them tell you: "The Mystic Blue Spice Company is family owned and operated. I am proud to say that all the blends and mixes you and your family enjoy are mixed in small batches to ensure freshness and quality. I am also proud to say that these mixes are my own creation, they are NOT bulk purchased and divided up for individual sale. So, Spice on Folks.....There's Nothing But Flavor in here!" ~ From their Facebook page

I am so excited to bring these products to you, b/c as I've said before, any time I can buy from small businesses making homemade products, I'm in heaven (not to mention no MSG or preservatives!) MBSC was kind enough to provide me w/ both their Lemon Pepper and Gyro Seasoning to cook with and review. They were also so kind to provide me w/ a jar of each for one lucky fan!! So, if you are looking for great spices and seasonings w/o all the "extra" stuff you find in ones on the shelf in the store, please visit their website and/or Facebook page today!  Plus, scroll down to see how you can enter to win! And be sure to come back tomorrow to see how I used the Gyro Seasoning!

Lemon Dill Snack Mix
2 10 oz. or 12 oz. packages of oyster crackers
1 c. vegetable oil
2 packets Ranch dressing mix
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp lemon pepper

Pour crackers into a large roasting pan. Mix oil w/ all seasonings. Pour over crackers and stir gently. Bake at 350ยบ for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Turn off oven and leave inside until cool.




50 comments:

morchella said...

Late nite snack, I love tater chips.
I Like Emm and Mystic Blue already.

Aunt Carla said...

I'm glad to find this company and liked them om Fb. My favorite snacks? So hard to decide....chips/ salsa, Chex mix or these yummy crackers are all near the top of my list.

Unknown said...

Favorite late night snack is a horrible guilty pleasure... doritos!

Unknown said...

I like Mysic Blue Spice on fb already :)

Unknown said...

I like EMM on Fb already ;)

Unknown said...

I can't wait to see Mysic's new FLavored Salts line!!!

Unknown said...

I follow EMM on GFC

Unknown said...

I follow EMM on twitter!!!

Kae said...

It's a toss up between chips and salsa and pita chips w/hummus.

MommaMary said...

I love flavored crackers

MommaMary said...

I already liked Mystic Spice Company. I have used the rub and it is great

MommaMary said...

I like EMM on FB

MommaMary said...

I would like to try anything with lavender in it, I've never tried it before and it is intriguing.

MommaMary said...

I am a GFC follower of EMM

M.j. said...

Popcorn is fav nightime snack...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

M.j. said...

I like EMM on fb...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

M.j. said...

I follow via gfc...as M.j.....ciao4now64@yahoo.com

M.j. said...

Would like to try BBQ dry rub....ciao4now64@yahoo.com

carolinaheartstrings said...

That is my kind of snack. Looks so delicious.

Pat R said...

A spoonful of peanut butter is my very favorite snack, day or night.

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Pat R said...

I like Mystic Blue Spice on FB

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Pat R said...

I already like you on FB

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Leesa said...

My favorite late night snack is popcorn! Im going to make these crackers today though! leesasilvers@gmail.com

Leesa said...

I liked MBSC on facebook! leesasilvers@gmail.com

Leesa said...

I am fan of EMM on facebook already! leesasilvers@gmail.com

Leesa said...

I am fan of EMM on facebook already! leesasilvers@gmail.com

Leesa said...

Mystic has great ideas on website! I would love to try their Kind Curry and flavored sugar! Esp the chocolate! leesasilvers@gmail.com

Leesa said...

Im now a GFC follower of EMM! leesasilvers@gmail.com

Krystal said...
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Krystal said...

I already like Mystic Blue Spice on FB :)

Krystal said...

I liked EMM on FB even before I read the contest rules :D

Krystal said...

I now follow EMM on Twitter :D

@SkittlesofDoom

Krystal said...

I now follow EMM on GFC

Krystal said...

I have to say that my favorite late night snack is most definitely nachos, you can't go wrong with nachos :D

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Miz Helen said...

I just love this snack cracker,it is always so good. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week end and come back soon!
Miz Helen

Sandy B. said...

Popcorn!! (& I "liked" Mystic Spice)

kerry said...

I hate to admit it, but I love M&M peanuts! I already like EMM and Mystic!

Jessica T. said...

My favorite snack is salty chips!
reklaw422 at hotmail dot com

Jessica T. said...

I liked Mystic on facebook. I would also like to try the Baby Cajun Dry Rub that I saw on their website.
reklaw422 at hotmail dot com

Lindsay Rabin said...

I am a sucker for late night quesadillas!

Lindsay Rabin said...

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Lindsay Rabin said...

I like Mystic leonpetty at gmail dot com

Lindsay Rabin said...

I like EMM! Leonpetty at gmail dot com

Lindsay Rabin said...

I'd like to try a Greek spice leonpetty at gmail dot com

Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls said...

Favorite late night snack ... does wine count? Truffles with wine. Yes. Or popcorn ... or sometimes I have a lemon bar with milk.

Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls said...

I like Mystic Blue Spice Co on facebook!

Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls said...

And of course I like YOU, EMM, on facebook :)

Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls said...

And I follow you on twitter! @SSpoonfuls

Anonymous said...

1. For my late night snack... cereal!
2.I like you AND EMM on FB :)
3.The product that I would like to try the most would be Baby Cajun Dry Rub ( I love all things cajun, as i am on LOL)
I do not use twitter :(

Thank you and I love the blog :)
Mandi H Miller
sevenruns@dishmail.net

Anonymous said...

Love MBS and happy to find you as well. We LOVE popcorn before bed...not a good time to eat it, but sure makes the winter weather more enjoyable!clifton.sally@yahoo.com
sally duhr clifton