Our History

Shorty’s Spice was created by Eddie and Irene Fulawka in the mid 1960’s, at their home in the North West Basin just outside of Penetanguishene, Ontario. Through Eddie’s love of cooking, and exuberance to experiment, and create his own way, Shorty’s Spice was born.

Throughout the year’s Shorty’s Spice has affectionately known to go by a few names, including Uncle Eddies, Ed’s, Eddies Spice, Fulawka Spice; however it has always been the same great recipe we love. From humble beginnings, through word of mouth, Shorty’s Spice grew to be known around the world. You could always count on Eddie having a few bags of spice with him wherever he was.

Eddie Fulawka was also the manufacturer of Fulawka Pedal Steel Guitars. The guitars are also known around the world, each one a handcrafted work of art, at the hands of Eddie himself. Eddie and Irene would travel to many conventions demonstrating his Steel Guitars. Steel players are amazed at the workmanship of his guitars and how well they played.

Sadly, Eddie and Irene are no longer with us, and are dearly missed. In 2017, Shorty’s Spice was handed down to his great niece Nicole, who is keeping their legacy alive and continues to share this amazing all purpose seasoning with everyone.