1 oz / Bag Named for its beautiful ruby-red color, Rubie Red delivers bold, savory flavor that steak lovers can’t resist. Paprika gives it its signature color, while garlic, coriander, onion, and chili pepper create a rich, balanced finish. Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices is a local family-owned, veteran-owned, spice shop and small-batch blend company founded in the Cincinnati, Ohio. They got their start at local farmers' markets in 2005 by De Stewart (appointed a Kentucky Colonel in 1999) and opened their first physical storefront in 2006 at Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market. After De Stewart passed away in 2018, the business continued as a family operation led by his son, Ashley Stewart, along with Mrs. Colonel and Christi.