How to do it: Stir together a special blend of herbs, spices, and sea salt (this takes just minutes), and spoon into mini tins.

Perfect for: The grillers in the family. Think dad, grandpa, uncle.

Instructions for mini tins: Purchase stainless-steel spice or watchmaker tins from a kitchen supply store or crafts store. Cut decorative paper into strips that will fit around the tins. Wrap around and glue or tape paper with double-sided tape. Write spice name on one side of a metal-rimmed tag and “To Use” directions on the other side. String a piece of thin ribbon through tag. Tie around the top of each tin.

Sea Salt & Herb Rub
Use this rub to season pork, lamb, beef, chicken, or fish.

1 1/3 cups coarse sea salt or kosher salt
2/3 cup dried parsley
1/4 cup dried thyme
1/4 cup dried rosemary
1/4 cup coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup dried shredded lemon peel
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. dried minced onion, finely crushed

In a medium bowl stir together salt, parsley, thyme, rosemary, pepper, lemon peel, garlic powder, and onion. Spoon mixture into 8 stainless steel 4-ounce (1/2-cup) tins (available at crafts and kitchen-supply stores), stirring as you spoon. Add lids and labels; store for up to 6 months. For gift giving, include “to use” directions, below. Makes eight 4-ounce tins.