Last Minute Gifts

     It always seems that no matter how much I prepare for holiday shopping, there is always that one person that I need an extra present for.  Here are two last munute gifts that I came up with.

Soup in a Jar

 

 

In a pint jar, layer:

 

beef bullion or beef powder (enough to make 6 cups of broth)

1/2 cup Quick cooking barley
1/3 cup dried onion

1/3 cup freeze dried celery

1/2 tsp. garlic granules

dried mushrooms (fill to the top)

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

 

Instructions:  Add contents of jar to 6 six cups water.  Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.  Makes about 7 cups.

1/2 tsp. dried marjoram

 

 

Flower Dish Scrubbie

 

 

This is my first flower dish cloth.  I have a pile of square ones that would make nice gifts, but I really like the look of this.