Articles tagged: herbs

WCC Student Medal in State Competition

Posted: May 21, 2013

            Washtenaw Community College students majoring in automotive, culinary arts, and welding returned to campus victorious from SkillsUSA state competition in April.             WCC winners included: • Automotive Refinishing: Justin Furman, ... Read more »

recipe: Parsley pesto pasta with peas - a celebration of fresh herbs

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Posted: May 08, 2013

It's National Herb Week, so of course I had to join this party! I just happened to have some parsley on hand, so I put it to good use — I made a pesto. Many ... Read more »

recipe: Cheese Omelet with Spring Herbs is perfect when you crave breakfast for dinner

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Posted: Apr 26, 2013

It's the perfect end of the day food, when energy is zapped, you don't feel like spending much time cooking, and crave a good protein fix. Omelets are the perfect canvas, as well, for using up any bits of leftover cheese and what-not roaming in your fridge. Read more »

Home & Garden: Get ready for two seed swaps on Feb. 16

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Posted: Feb 08, 2013

Get a jump on the growing season by attending seed swaps hosted by two local community gardening organizations on Saturday, Feb. 16. Project Grow, in partnership with Ann Arbor 350, is hosting a swap from ... Read more »

home & garden: Learn to preserve the herbal harvest at the master gardener talk series at Nicola's Books

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Posted: Oct 06, 2012

The Master Gardener Talk Series at Nicola’s Books continues on Monday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. with a presentation on “Preserving Herbal Harvest.” Nicola’s Books is located at 2513 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, in the ... Read more »

home & garden: Make the most of herbs by harvesting and preserving

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Posted: Jun 22, 2012

Herb gardens are a fun way to ease into gardening. Most herbs are undemanding and hardy; for the most part, herbs will grow in poor soil, do well in sun and partly sunny spots, and ... Read more »

Home and Garden: Exchange garden seeds at Project Grow Seed Swap on March 25

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Posted: Mar 20, 2012

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. Read more »

Home & Garden: Trade your garden seeds at Project Grow Seed Swap on Feb. 18

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Posted: Feb 08, 2012

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 ... Read more »

Wildcrafting: Tips on drying herbs for winter

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Posted: Oct 24, 2011

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 ... Read more »

recipe: Shrimp with Angel Hair, Artichokes and Fresh Herbs delicious even with less fat

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Posted: Aug 09, 2011

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, ... Read more »

Recipe: Fresh Herb Vichyssoise with Shrimp is thickened with potatoes, not fat

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Posted: Jul 11, 2011

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 ... Read more »

today's college sports links: Michigan, MSU football basking in mediocrity?; Boise State players banned from Twitter and more

Posted: Aug 09, 2010

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 ... Read more »

Peggy Lampman's Tuesday dinnerFeed: Grilled Flank Steak Chimichurri with Grilled Potatoes

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Posted: Jun 22, 2010

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 ... Read more »

Peggy Lampman's Sunday dinnerFeed: Cheese omelet with spring herbs

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Posted: May 02, 2010

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 ... Read more »

Kitchen Mailbox: Cooking with herbs and spices

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Posted: Apr 14, 2010

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 ... Read more »