SPICE SURPRISE

• 6 nutmegs, chopped up *
• 5 cinnamon sticks, broken up *
• 3 vanilla beans, cut in pieces
• 1 tablespoon each crushed anise seeds and allspice
• 1/2 cup whole cloves
• 1 cup coarse salt or 1/2 cup orris root

*Place in double plastic bags; chop up on breadboard with hammer.