Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw

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1 1/3 cups sugar

1 cup white vinegar

2 1/2 pounds cabbage, shredded

2 cups finely chopped celery

3 medium carrots, shredded

1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

2/3 cup finely chopped onion

1 teaspoon celery seed

1 teaspoon mustard seed

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Essence, recipe follows

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme