Makes about 1 & 1 ⁄ 4 cup

This is a great all-purpose seasoning; put it in a pretty jar for giving.

1 C fine sea salt
1 T of each of the following fresh herbs, finely chopped: thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, sage
2–3 bay leaves
1 large garlic clove, peeled

Skewer the bay leaves and garlic clove on a toothpick (this makes it easy to remove them). Mix the salt and herbs well in a glass jar with a lid; embed the skewered garlic in the salt. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a week, shaking the jar well every day. After a week, discard the garlic/bay skewer. It keeps in a cool place for 3–4 months; its flavor will deepen over time.