VEGGIE RICE MIX:

4 cups uncooked long-grain rice
2 Tbsp instant vegetarian bouillon
2 tsp salt
4 tsp celery flakes
4 tsp onion flakes
4 tsp green pepper flakes
4 tsp red pepper flakes
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until evenly distributed. Put about 1
1/2 cups mixture each into three 1 pint airtight containers. Label. Store in a
cool, dry place. Use within 6-8 months. Makes about 4 1/2 cups of Veggie Rice Mix.

Instructions to attach to jar:

Vegetarian Rice
1 1/2 cups Veggie Rice Mix
2 cups cold water
1 tbsp butter or margarine
Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover,
reduce heat and cook 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Makes 4-6 servings.

VERY RICH HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

8 cups dry milk
1 pound instant chocolate drink, like Swiss Miss or Nestle's Quick
1 cup Cremora, Coffeemate, or Pream
4 heaping tablespoons powdered sugar
Mix the ingredients and put them into a plastic container or double plastic bag.

Attach to the jar:

Rich Hot Chocolate
Add 1/2 cup mix per cup of boiling water. Makes 24 cups

WARM SPICED CRANBERRY CIDER MIX

1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon crushed whole cloves
2 tablespoons whole allspice
In a small bowl, stir the cranberries and spices together. Store the
ingredients in a jar.

Attach to the jar:
Warm Spiced Cranberry Cider
Serves 12 to 14
2 quarts apple cider
1 quart water
1 package spiced cider mix
2 oranges
1/2 pint dark rum (optional)
In a large saucepan, combine the cider, water, and mix. Heat through but
do not boil. Add most of the orange slices, and rum (if using). Serve
warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices.