Hello everyone my name is Rodney Livingston and I just subscribed to the digest this week.I have only evolved into a chile-head over the last year so I have a lot to learn.Looks like I found the right place . I have a recipe for Garam Masala that my tastebuds like I hope yours do to.I definately will try the two I saw listed already. Home for me is Burford Ontario Canada only about 80 miles from Toronto so I will definately be attending the hoy&spicy food festival . Mr Dewitt an honour to be sharing cyber space with you and all my new friends a warm salutation. 10 green cardamom pods 6tbsp coriander seeds 4tbsp cumin seeds 10 cloves 2 inch piece cinnamon stick 1tbsp black peppercorns 3 dried bay leaves 1tbsp ground mace Gently warm a dry heavy-based pan before adding the spices Bruise the cardamom pods and place them in the pan with everything but the ground mace. Keep tossing the spices over a gentle heat until they give off a rich aroma. Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods and discard the husks. Break the cinnamon stick into small pieces, add the ground mace and grind everything into a fine powder. I Hope you enjoy Yours Truly Rodney Livingston