First, you must grab your fennel seeds. Put them into your mortar and pestle. Press down hard on the seeds. Crush them into very tiny little bits. This step makes the spice taste very strong. You will smell the sweet scent right away.

Now you need to get your measuring spoons. Start with the dried basil and oregano. Put them into your small glass bowl. Make sure you measure them very carefully. Use the back of a knife to level them. This keeps the flavor balance very perfect.

Next, you will add the garlic powder. Then, add the dried rosemary and thyme. These are the "heart" of the spice blend. They give it that classic Tuscan feeling. Make sure the garlic powder is not clumpy. It should look like very fine sand.

Now it is time for the cayenne pepper. This adds the "heat" to the Tuscan Heat. Only add a little bit at first. You can add more later if you like. This spice makes the mix very exciting to eat. It wakes up your taste buds.

Take your mini whisk and start to stir. Move the whisk in big circles. Make sure all the colors look the same. There should be no big spots of one color. Mixing well is the secret to good spice. Every spoonful should taste the same.

Use your small funnel for this part. Place the funnel into the spice jar. Pour the mix through the funnel slowly. Tap the side of the funnel to help it. This keeps your spice mix safe and dry. It is now ready for your next meal.