Jar Recipe - Herb Salad Dressing Mix

1/4 cup parsley flakes
2 tablespoons each dried oregano, basil and marjoram, crumbled
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 tablespoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

Place all the ingredients in a 1 pint jar, cover tightly and shake well to mix.
Store in a cool, dark, dry place. Makes 1 cup


Attach instructions to jar:

To Make Herbal Vinaigrette Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoons Herb Salad dressing mix, 3/4 cup warm water, 2 1/2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoons olive oil and 1 crushed clove garlic. Taste and add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the Herb Salad Dressing Mix if you want a stronger flavor. Let Stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before using, then whisk again. Makes about 1 cup.

NOTE: this low-sodium, low fat mix can be stored for up to six weeks.

Gift in a Jar - Oatmeal Milk Bath

1 cup cornstarch
2 cups powdered milk
One-half cup finely ground oatmeal (you can grind your own by putting regular oatmeal into a blender until powdery)
Any other additions such as rose petals, lavender, or rosemary all finely ground (optional)
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend thoroughly.

Directions: Add one-half cup to hot bath water.