Hi, I’m Theo Granger, a former line cook and unapologetic flavor maximalist from New Orleans. I believe there are two types of people in this world: those who season their food, and those who LIVE to season their food. This blog is for the latter.
My philosophy is simple:
If your spices aren’t making you sneeze, you’re not using enough.
My Journey from Bland to Bold
Growing up in a Creole kitchen in the French Quarter, I learned early that flavor isn’t something you add—it’s something you build. After working in professional kitchens from Nashville to Austin, I noticed a troubling trend:
- Restaurants playing it safe with bland “crowd-pleasers”
- Home cooks terrified of their spice racks
- The tragic rise of “salt-and-pepper-only” syndrome
I started Boldly Over Seasoning as a rebellion against boring food and a celebration of:
✔ Spice cabinet adventures
✔ Fearless flavor layering
✔ The beautiful art of “too much”
What You’ll Find Here
- Recipe That Dare: Dishes that laugh in the face of subtlety
- The Seasoning Scale: From “Grandma Mild” to “Fire Breathing Dragon”
- The Science of Spice: Why certain flavors work together
- Global Pantry Tours: Spice blends from around the world
- Disclaimer: Our recipes may cause:
- Spice-induced euphoria
- Abandonment of “measured teaspoons”
- Permanent dissatisfaction with bland food
Our Cooking Philosophy
- Your spice rack should be your most used kitchen tool
- There’s no such thing as “too much garlic”
- If it doesn’t make your nose tingle, add more
- Bland food is the real culinary crime
Why Trust Us?
• Professional Kitchen Experience: 10+ years in high-volume restaurants
• Spice Certification: Advanced studies in global seasoning techniques
• No Fear Approach: We test every recipe until our taste buds beg for mercy
• Zero Blandness Guarantee: We’d rather eat plain toast than post a boring recipe
Join the Seasoning Revolution
If you’ve ever:
• Been told you “over-season” everything (it’s a compliment)
• Felt personally offended by under-salted food
• Believed hot sauce counts as a food group
Welcome to your spiritual home.
Contact:Â [email protected]
“Warning: Our recipes may ruin bland food for you forever.”