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Aromatic Seasoning of Herbs and Spices

Take an ounce and a half of thyme, one ounce of bay-leaves, an ounce of savoury, an ounce of basil, and an ounce and a half of marjoram. Dry them thoroughly, pick the leaves. Pound in a mortar a quarter of an ounce of cayenne pepper, with an ounce of peppercorns, an ounce of cloves, a clove of garlic, the thinly-peeled rind of a lemon, half an ounce of mace, and one nutmeg grated. Mix all well together, pass them through a sieve, and keep stored in well-corked bottles. Time to prepare, one hour and a half. Probable cost, 1s. 6d. for a pint bottle.