Christmastime is, by far, my favorite time of year.  I love everything about it.  If it were up to me, it would be Christmastime all year round.  But, here in the real world, once per year will have to suffice.  One of the amazing things about food though, is how easily it can transport us to another place and time.  Anytime I'm missing Christmas, I can whip up a batch of this yummy spice blend and wrap myself in all the warmth of eating gingerbread cookies by a crackling Winter fire.  This spice blend is the perfect addition to your morning coffee, a hot cup of cocoa, a bowl of vanilla ice cream, or even spicing up your breakfast with a piece of warm buttered toast topped with a sprinkling of a little sugar or stevia and this gingerbread spice.  So, even if it's the middle of a blazing hot Summer, you can still celebrate your own private little Christmas in July.