Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 4-1/2  teaspoons onion powder
• 4-1/2  teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
• 1  tablespoon ground allspice
• 1  tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1-1/2  to 3 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 1-1/2  teaspoons salt
• 3/4  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4  teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. In a small mixing bowl stir together the sugar, onion powder, thyme, allspice, black pepper, red pepper, salt, nutmeg, and cloves.

2. Transfer mixture to a small airtight container or bag. Store at room temperature for up to 6 months. Makes about 1/2 cup seasoning.

To Present This Gift... Wash and dry the shaker. Avoid touching the areas to be painted. With a paint marker, draw a zigzag line around the edge of the jar lid, adding dots as desired. Add another line in a contrasting color. Let dry. Include preparation directions, below, with gift.

For the tag, cut a small square from corrugated paper. Cut a smaller square from white card stock. Glue the white square in the center of the corrugated paper square. Let glue dry. Punch a hole in one corner. Thread cord through hole and tie onto shaker handle.

Also try this... Glue brightly colored buttons on the edge of the lid using a hot-glue gun and glue sticks.

To present this gift you will need:
Plastic shaker jar with plastic cap
Paint markers in desired colors
Scissors
Corrugated paper
White card stock
Glue stick
Paper punch
Cord

Preparation Directions: To use, sprinkle some of the mixture evenly over chicken and rub in with your fingers before grilling.