Mélange Classique

Ingredients (all herbs are dried):

• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1.5 tsp white peppercorns
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1.5 tsp coriander seeds
• 5 bay leaves, crumbled/torn
• 2 tsp cloves
• 2 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 2 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated is best, but use what you have!)

Put the peppercorns, coriander, and cloves in a spice grinder.  Grind them.  Add the herbs, and give them a quick whiz.  Add the cayenne and nutmeg, with a quick whiz to mix everything.  Store for up to 4 months.