Herbed Rice Mix - Gift in a 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 Tbsp dried chives

1 Tbsp dried tarragon

3 to 4 ts. salt

2 tsp pepper

In a large bowl, mix all eight ingredients. Fill any size canning jar with the ingredients. This gift jar mix fill about 5 small jars. Instruction to attach to gift jar:

Herbed Rice

2/3 cup water

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