Ryan Scott Brown

I build cloud-based systems for startups and enterprises. My background in operations gives me a unique focus on writing observable, reliable software and automating maintenance work.

I love learning and teaching about Amazon Web Services, automation tools such as Ansible, and the serverless ecosystem. I most often write code in Python, TypeScript, and Rust.

B.S. Applied Networking and Systems Administration, minor in Software Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Handy Spice Mixes

Ingredients

  • black pepper 4 parts
  • cayenne pepper 4 parts
  • smoked paprika 1 part
  • powdered ginger 1 part
  • nutmeg 3 parts
  • cinnamon 10 parts
  • cloves 2 parts
  • allspice 1 part
  • basil 3 parts
  • oregano 1 part
  • thyme 2 parts
  • garlic powder 3 parts
  • chipotle pepper 4 parts
  • Hungarian half-sharp paprika 4 parts
  • garlic powder 3 parts
  • rosemary 1 part
  • thyme 2 parts
  • black pepper 2 parts
  • cayenne pepper 1 part
  • savory leaves 3 parts
  • thyme 4 parts
  • sage 3 parts
  • rosemary 2 parts
  • onion powder 5 parts
  • garlic powder 5 parts
  • mustard powder 1 part
  • black pepper 1 part
  • parsley 2 parts
  • cumin 4 parts
  • garlic powder 3 parts
  • onion powder 2 parts
  • sweet paprika 1 part
  • ancho chili powder 1 part
  • coriander 3 parts
  • black pepper 1 part

Instructions

These are the various spice mixes I keep on hand.

  1. Red & Black Seasoning: mix black pepper, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.

  2. Pie Spice: powdered ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.

  3. Pasta Seasoning: basil, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder.

  4. Bonfire: chipotle pepper, Hungarian half-sharp paprika, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  5. Fall Stew: savory leaves, thyme, sage, rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, black pepper, and parsley.

  6. Refritos: cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, ancho chili powder, coriander, and black pepper.

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