Herbed Rice mix in a gift Jar

• 1 package (3 lbs.) long grain rice
• 2 cups dried celery flakes
• 2/3 cup dried minced onion
• 1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
• 2 tablespoons dried chives 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
• 3 to 4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper

Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix all eight ingredients. Fill any size canning jar with the ingredients (this will fill about 5 small jars.)

INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH TO JAR:
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

To prepare one serving of rice: In a sauce pan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add 1/4 cup rice mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. stir. 1/4 cup equals 1 serving.

NOTE: To prepare more than 1 serving, multiply the rice mix, water and butter by the total number or desired servings and cook as directed.