In a small mixing bowl stir together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, allspice, ginger, salt, cumin, red pepper, and black pepper. Transfer to a small airtight container or bag. Store at room temperature for up to 6 months. Makes about 1/3 cup seasoning.

To use, sprinkle mixture evenly over meat, poultry, or fish. Rub in with your fingers. Grill as desired. If you like, serve with bottled chutney, barbecue sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or plum sauce.

Paint vertical green strips below the rim of the flowerpot. Let dry. Paint the letters "BBQ" around the rim in red. Let the paint dry. Cut and tie a ribbon around the top of the flowerpot. Tie the ends into a bow. Cut a 6-inch square from two colors of art paper using pinking shears. Take the lid off the barbecue rub. Place plastic wrap over the jar rim, then place the papers on top of the jar and carefully screw the lid back on (the plastic wrap will help keep the contents fresh). Fill the flowerpot with hardwood chips for grilling and place the jar of rub inside. Include preparation directions, below, with gift.

Fill the flowerpot with shredded paper or Mylar before adding the jar.

Paintbrush, acrylic paints in red and green, terra-cotta flowerpot, scissors, narrow ribbon, colored art papers, pinking shears, plastic wrap, and hardwood chips for grilling.