Articles tagged:herbs

Posted: Tue Mar 20 4:04 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Exchange garden seeds at Project Grow Seed Swap on March 25

Due to popular demand, Project Grow and Ann Arbor 350 are hosting a second seed swap this season on Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Downtown Home and Garden.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 3:09 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Trade your garden seeds at Project Grow Seed Swap on Feb. 18

Get a jump on the growing season by attending a seed swap on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Downtown Home and Garden. The swap is hosted by Project Grow in partnership with Ann Arbor 350.

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Posted: Mon Oct 24 1:03 p.m. by Linda Diane Feldt AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Tips on drying herbs for winter

It’s easy to dry your own herbs and spices to use all winter. Safely stashed in a jar away from light and warmth, your own herbs will be potent and even an intoxicating reminder of the sunny warm days just passed that will come again. It isn’t too late to ...

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Posted: Tue Aug 9 2 p.m. by Peggy Lampman AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Shrimp with Angel Hair, Artichokes and Fresh Herbs delicious even with less fat

Shrimp with Angel Hair, Artichokes and Fresh Herbs Peggy Lampman's Tuesday dinnerFeed This is great recipe to have on hand, particularly if you have an herb garden. The recipe also comes together very, very quickly, and I purposefully reduced the fat. I've been enjoying one too many summer evenings late ...

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Posted: Mon Jul 11 10:04 a.m. by Peggy Lampman AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Fresh Herb Vichyssoise with Shrimp is thickened with potatoes, not fat

Peggy Lampman's Monday dinnerFeed Mercy, it's hot. I woke up in the wee hours of the morning to water and tend to my garden. When my herb garden needs pinching back and clipping, this is a favorite recipe because it uses lots of fresh herbs.

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Posted: Mon Aug 9 7 a.m. by Kaleb Roedel
Michigan, MSU football basking in mediocrity?; Boise State players banned from Twitter and more

Detroit Free Press columnist Drew Sharp poses the question: (Between Michigan and Michigan State football) who's 'little brother' right now? Sharp's opinion? "Actually, they both are," he writes.Sharp further explains, "Michigan and Michigan State approach the beginning of fall practice this week with similar self-imposed constraints, both pathetically comfortable in ...

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Posted: Tue Jun 22 4:37 a.m. by Peggy Lampman AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Peggy Lampman's Tuesday dinnerFeed: Grilled Flank Steak Chimichurri with Grilled Potatoes

I'm trying to clear my mind, take deep breaths and rejoice in the moment. As some practitioners of this skill may concur, that's not so easy in our frenetic lives. Sure it's hot, sure it's muggy, but time spent outdoors, taking a few minutes to savor the warmth, is what ...

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Posted: Sun May 2 4:12 a.m. by Peggy Lampman AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Peggy Lampman's Sunday dinnerFeed: Cheese omelet with spring herbs

Cheese Omelet with Spring Herbs According to about.com, "...when Napoleon and his army were traveling through the south of France they decided to rest for the night near the town of Bessieres. Napoleon feasted on an omelet prepared by a local innkeeper that was such a culinary delight that Napoleon ...

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Posted: Wed Apr 14 5:09 p.m. by Marge Biancke Community Contributor

Marge, I enjoy cooking but I am hesitant about adding herbs and spices to my dishes. I don't know exactly what spice to use when I cook. What goes with what? Can you help me with some sort of guideline? Thanks. -Karen Horton Herbs have been described as the soul ...

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Posted: Tue Aug 4 8:05 a.m. by Joan Lambert Bailey Community Contributor
Project Grow talks herbs with Caryn Simon

A favorite edible flower for summer salads is without a doubt calendula. Those blazing petals sprinkled on the verdant green of lettuce, chard, and kale is one of the prettiest sights going this time of year. Yet, like basil, there can be a wee bit too much as the season ...

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Posted: Fri Jul 24 8:09 a.m. by Linda Diane Feldt AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Wildcrafting: Local Foods - What is There for the Taking?

My puzzle was how to help people have a regular experience of wild foods and foraging, herbal medicine and nourishment. Classes are often at the wrong time of year, and I'm frankly really busy harvesting when it would be the best time to teach. Twitter was the answer. I set ...

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Posted: Tue Jul 14 4:21 p.m. by Linda Diane Feldt AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Wildcrafting and Linda Diane Feldt

Go outside. Look down. What sort of plants are growing at your feet? Weeds? Grass? Look up. What are those berries in the trees? Are they dangerous? Are they tasty? Wouldn't you like to know more about what is growing around you, what is edible, what was planted intentionally and ...

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