Today was the first class in the Kids Cook series.  It was a rousing success with a dozen kids and parents participating! Because I was leading the class, I did not take pictures.  Next class I will ask someone to take a few pictures for me. Here’s a quick recap of the class: We washed hands with soap.  Then everyone smelled, touched, and looked at the variety of herbs.  We came up with a definition [...]

Herbs are big and bushy around Central Ohio right now, which means it’s time to think about drying some for the winter. Many people also grow herbs inside and we’ll certainly try that, but indoor gardening remains difficult for me. Here’s how I dry big leafed herbs like basil, oregano and mint: 1) Pick whole stalk (or buy from the farmer’s market) 2) Wash and pat dry 3) Hang by clothes pins on the clothes [...]