Make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin Pie Spice
 -  makes about 2 tablespoons

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
big pinch of cardamom (or you can substitute mace)

    *    Blend all spices together, working out any lumps that might occur. Store in an old spice jar.