Spiced Lavender Seasoning - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seed
2 tablespoons dried culinary 'provence' lavender buds (*be certain the lavender buds are culinary grade and not sprayed with pesticides!*)
2 tablespoons summer savory (this replaced thyme) or 2 tablespoons marjoram (this replaced thyme)
2 tablespoons achiote powder (Also known as annatto. I prefer ground achiote over the paste.)
1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

Toast the cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a dry skillet (I like to use my cast iron skillet for these type of recipes) over medium heat until fragrant; about 2-4 minutes. Lower the temperature if necessary to avoid burning the seeds.
Transfer the seeds to a spice grinder; add the lavender buds. PULSE until finely ground.
Now add the summer savory, marjoram or thyme, achiote, black pepper and salt. PULSE.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place up to 2 months. Note: I made a small batch (1/4 cup) for the test recipe.