Yes, it was intended because the recipe didn't exist until a few updates back. Then they specifically stated in patch notes that the recipe was being added. If they went out of their way to patch it into the game - I can't imagine they didn't intend it to be there.
http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=stat&message.id=226&query.id=0#M226
Message Edited by Cadu on 02-10-200610:03 PM