When seasoning my dishes, I would purchase exclusively store-bought products. I would go down the aisle at the supermarket and notice that there were very few choices or just the same major seasonings that everyone used. I began adding those store-bought seasonings to my dishes and found that something was missing in every one of them. So, I would blend multiple seasonings together and add them to my own recipes.
I would get compliments from my friends and family through the years. I thought that maybe I could make my vision come to life and create different blends for everyone to enjoy but with a full-time job, husband, kids and life I didn’t act on it. So, I put that idea on the back burner.
In 2017, I had my gallbladder removed through emergency surgery. I had to change my diet and eliminate fats. I was thinking now how am I going to deal with this? I would eat healthy at times, but I would like my fats too. This was an eyeopener for me. I changed my diet, but I had to eat more vegetables and lean meats. I didn’t want my meals to be bland or boring. I started getting serious with my palette. I wanted to learn more about spices and herbs to enhance the flavors to my dishes. Not only did I blend spices, but I would also research the origin and history associated with each spice.
When I went back to the supermarket, I would go down the spice aisle and stand there and read the labels of the seasonings. I would come home and google the big unfamiliar words from the ingredients listed on the bottle and was in shock. I’d noticed that a lot of them had unhealthy additives. Some for flavor or flow.
I started purchasing my own spices/seasonings and then making my own blends. My family would call me the mixologist of spices. Having my husband and kids become my personal taste testers.
I have the passion to create something that’s a little different from the norm. You will be able to taste the unique bold flavors if you’re preparing a meal or just sprinkling it on something to snack on. I would love for you to invite Shake on Ree’s Seasonings into your home and allow me to 'Sprinkle a Little Spice into your Life!’"