In 1970, after 2 successful careers,Tony retired–for the second time. Never one to rest on his laurels, or rest at all for that matter, he soon published the Cajun Country Cookbook, fulfilling a lifelong dream to record the recipes of his beloved South Louisiana cuisine. In the book, Tony included the recipe for his favorite home- made seasoning blend. It was only a matter of time before folks began to demand it’s unique flavor. Ever the entrepreneur, in 1972, Tony met the challenge and began to manufacture his now famous Creole Seasoning Blend.