Last minute 4th of July centerpieces . . . from the kitchen

A friend needed some last minute 4th of July decorations . . . so in just a about an hour we colored rice and arranged it in jars to create  . . .

Colored Rice 4th of July Centerpieces
White rice
White vinegar
Red & blue food coloring

1. To a large plastic bag, add 1 cup rice, 1 teaspoon vinegar and drops of food coloring (enough to achieve desired color.) Double or triple amounts if you choose.
   
2. Seal bag and shake (add more food coloring if needed.
   
3. Spread rice on cookie sheets and air dry . . . or if you are in a hurry (like we were) — place tray in 200° oven for about 5 minutes.
4. Layer red, white and blue rice in a jar and top with a candle! 

   

   We filled six canning jars (above) and then I layered the leftover rice into an oversized stemmed glass (below).

   

Instructions without photos . . . 

Colored Rice 4th of July Centerpieces

White rice
White vinegar
Red & blue food coloring

1. To a large plastic bag, add 1 cup rice, 1 teaspoon vinegar and drops of food coloring (enough to achieve desired color.) Double or triple amounts if you choose.
2. Seal bag and shake (add more food coloring if needed.
3. Spread rice on cookie sheets and air dry . . . or if you are in a hurry (like we were) — place tray in 200° oven for about 5 minutes.
4. Layer red, white and blue rice in a jar and top with a candle!