 with the NDSU Extension Service. Today I'll be showing you how to make a homemade mix in a jar. Not only are homemade mixes unique and creative, they're also inexpensive and thoughtful. So the next time you're looking to give a special gift, try making a homemade mix in a jar. To get started, you'll need to prepare some of the items for the country chili mix. A clean quart-sized jar, a lid, and a ring. You'll also need three cups of dried kidney beans, chili powder, dehydrated onions, garlic salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper, which is optional. Choose decorations for your jar. I've chosen this red polka dot and fabric for my jar. Find it well and simply trace around it with a pencil, then cut it out. I've already done that with my fabric. I've chosen this white ribbon to go around my jar and I think that 24 inches is a perfect amount to cut a nice bowl. I've chosen this recipe card and I've written down the instructions and the ingredients for my gift recipient on how to make the country chili. Before you get started, always make sure to wash your hands for 20 seconds to avoid the spread of germs. I've already done so, so let's get started. First, I'm going to start by pouring three cups of beans into this measuring cup. Add a body for growth and repairs. Soluble fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol, has been shown to reduce the risk of birth defects in infants, and antioxidants have been shown to reduce the risk of certain diseases and cancers. In a small fold-over sandwich bag, mix the following ingredients. Three tablespoons of chili powder, two tablespoons of minced onions, one tablespoon of garlic salt, or one tablespoon of garlic powder if you want to reduce the amount of sodium, one teaspoon of oregano, three fourth teaspoons of salt, and a fourth teaspoon of cayenne pepper, depending on how spicy you like your chili. Already mixed mine together, and now I'm just going to seal it up and shake it to mix everything together. I'm going to tape it closed. Put the spices on top of the beans. It's to decorate our jar. So first, we'll start out by putting the lid onto our jar and top the lid with our fabric, making sure that the fabric is even around the entire jar. And then after that, we'll put our ring on top of the fabric, trying to close it tightly. I've been through my recipe card, so now all I have to do is tie a bow around the jar. The mix in a jar is finished. Country Chili Mix makes a great gift, and it's a tasty meal to enjoy with your family.