| 1 | Combine first 7 ingredients; divide evenly, and place in 6 airtight plastic bags. |
| 2 | Add 2 tablespoon plus ?teaspoon bouillon granules to each package. |
| 3 | Label "herb mix" and seal. |
| 4 | Combine black-eyed peas and next 3 ingredients; divide evenly and place in 6 airtight plastic bags. |
| 5 | Label "bean mix" and seal. |
| 6 | Place one bag herb mix, 1 bag bean mix, and bag pasta in a gift container; repeat procedure with remaining bags. |
| 7 | Yield: 6 (3-bags) gifts. |
| 8 | Directions for gift recipe card: sort and wash bean mix; place in a dutch oven. |
| 9 | Cover with water 2 inches above beans; soak 8 hours. |
| 10 | Drain. |
| 11 | Combine beans, 3 quarts water, herb mix, 1 carrot, chopped, and 2/3 cup chopped cooked ham in dutch oven. |
| 12 | Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2-?hours, stirring occasionally. |
| 13 | Add 1 (14-?ounce) can mexican-style stewed tomatoes,undrained, and pasta; cook 20 minutes. |
| 14 | Yield: 9 cups note: to use the quick-soak method, place beans in a dutch oven; cover with water 2 inches above beans. |
| 15 | Bring to a boil. |
| 16 | Remove from heat; cover, and let stand 1 hour. drain. |
