More recent French mixtures combine aromatic herbs and spices. This melange
classique comes from the chef's handbook Manuel du Restaurateur.
Crumble the bay leaves. Grind the ingredients to a fine powder and store in
an airtight jar for up to 4 months.
Source: Jill Norman "The Complete Book of Spices" Viking Studio Books, 1991
ISBN 0-670-83437-8
The book is lavishly illustrated with full color photographs of the herbs and
spices- whole, mixed, ground.