First test batch of spice mixes done

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I started with a clean spice grinder, then measured things out by weight, ground up each spice, then mixed. I've put them into what glass bottles I have for them, but I need to get at least a case for the additional spice mixes that wouldn't fit. I also need to figure out a viable method for labeling. I'm thinking clear lables with some form of calligraphy.
Here is what they look like:
LXXIII. Specie fine a tute cosse / LXXIII Fine spices for all dishes (things)
1 oz. pepper, 1 oz. cinnamon, 1 oz. ginger, 1/8 oz. cloves, and 1/4 oz. saffron



LXXIV. Specie dolce per assay cosse bone e fine / LXXIV Sweet spices, enough for many good and fine things
1/4 oz. cloves,1 oz. "good" ginger, 1 oz. "soft or sweet"cinnamon, 1 oz. Indian bay leaves


LXXV. Specie negre e forte per assay savore/ LXXV Black and strong spices for many sauces
1/8 oz. cloves, 2 oz. pepper, 2 oz. long pepper, 2 oz. nutmeg


Here are all three together in the order listed above. My only concern with giving them as a set of three is that the fine and sweet spice mixes look almost identical, even though the first one has a decent amount of saffron, and the second has bay leaf.

Comments

[vitriolpoisoned.livejournal.com]

This project is so fabulous, I *LOVE* it! How sturdy does your labeling method need to be?

[ayeshadream.livejournal.com]

They're destined to be largess gifts, so just something that will travel reasonably well.

I'm also thinking about getting or making little bags for the booklets and bottles to go in so they are all together. That would also help cut down on travel wear and tear. :)