Potpourri - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. anise seed
5 Tbsp. whole nutmeg
1 Tbsp. ground allspice
1 c. ice cream salt
5 Tbsp. whole cloves
5 sticks cinnamon
1 Tbsp. ground ginger

Preparation

Crush the anise seed with the cloves, using a mortar and pestle.
Crack the nutmeg with a hammer.
Break the cinnamon into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces.
Add the remaining ingredients, stirring gently, but well.
Place in a tightly sealed jar.