RUSSIAN TEA MIX IN A JAR RECIPE

27oz. Tang
6oz. sweetened lemonade mix
1 cup sugar
1 cup instant tea
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Note: I use whole cloves and stick cinnamon instead of the ground forms listed in
the recipe. Also the whole spices can be removed from the cup. Ground spices tend
to not dissolve.
Mix and store in an air-tight container. Use 1 teaspoon of mixture for a small cup
of hot tea. Remember to pour hot water in the cup!

SALAD VINEGAR

1 bottle cider vinegar
1 bottle wine vinegar
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup fresh thyme
1 cup fresh basil
1 cup fresh parsley
1 cup fresh oregano
5 cloves peeled garlic -- crushed, up to 6

Wash and sterilize a one-quart jar. Pack in washed herbs tightly Add crushed
garlic. Pour in vinegars to fill. Seal top with Sarah wrap with heavy rubber band.
Stand in the sun for 4 to 6 weeks. Strain through cheese cloth. Discard herbs and
garlic. In washed and sterile bottle pour in vinegar. Add a sprig of fresh herb of
your choice: dill, thyme, basil, parsley, etc. Give as gift. Remember to keep one
for yourself.

SAND ART BROWNIES

1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour -- (plus 1/8 cup for high altitudes)
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup vanilla chips
1/2 cup walnuts

Decorate jar and present with this gift tag:
Sand Art Brownies Combine contents of jar with: 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup
vegetable oil Pour in to greased pan and Bake at 350 degrees 7x11 pan 32-37 minutes
9x9 pan 27-32 minutes