We have Mexican food often in our home, and I really prefer to make my own taco seasoning, rather than buying the oddly-colored, chalky stuff that comes in the packets. Don't misunderstand; I am not above buying them if I am just tapped-out, but if I can avoid it, I do. One way to avoid giving in to the packaged stuff is to make a large batch to have on hand. Here is how I do it: