If you want to make more things from scratch in your kitchen, one of the easiest places to start is with homemade seasonings. In many cases, you may already have the ingredients on hand for a variety of seasonings; you just need to mix them together!

Here are four homemade seasonings you can make easily in the kitchen of your Alachua, Florida, apartment:

• Taco seasoning – Mix together 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1½ teaspoons paprika, 1½ teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and a dash of cayenne pepper.

• Italian seasoning – Mix together 1½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon thyme, and ½ teaspoon dried celery flakes.

• Chili powder – Mix together 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 2 teaspoons garlic powder.

• Cajun seasoning – Mix together 2½ teaspoons paprika, 1½ teaspoons chili powder, 5 dashes cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon oregano, ¾ teaspoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Once you have made a homemade seasoning, pour the mixture into a jar and seal it closed. Store the jar in a cool, dark location (such as a cabinet) so that seasoning maintains maximum freshness.

At One 51 Place, our apartments offer more than just a wonderful environment to flex your creative muscles in making things from scratch. In fact, with professionally designed color schemes reflected in each apartment, all units equipped with modern appliances in bisque finishes, and plenty of wonderful amenities throughout the community, our apartments feature casual elegance and relaxed comfort.

Contact us today or stop by our leasing office to learn more.