One is never too old to enjoy hot chocolate, and this is a

  special way to share it with a friend.

  3 cups powdered milk

  1/2 cup cocoa

  3/4 cup sugar

  Dash of salt

  Sift the ingredients into a large bowl. Pack the mix

   into an airtight container.

  This is an unusual Southwestern dip mix that can be

   given in a small sombrero.

  1/2 cup dried parsley

  1/3 cup minced onion

  1/4 cup dried chives

  1/3 cup chili powder

  1/4 cup ground cumin

  1/4 cup salt

  In a large bowl, combine the spices and store in

  an airtight container.

Snickerdoodle Mix

2 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 1/2 cups sugar

In a large bowl, combine the ingredients with a whisk.

Store the mix in an airtight container.

  3 cups all-purpose flour

  1 1/2 cups sugar

  1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

  1 tsp. powdered vanilla

  1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

  1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

  1 cup chopped nuts

  1/2 cup golden raisins

  Combine and blend ingredients in a medium bowl.

  Store in an airtight container.